What does "Joe" mean in the sentence?
I heard a crash against the wall of the staircase. Coming down the steps, careening from wall to wall, was Sergeant Sterling. I wasn’t really surprised. I couldn’t have been the only Joe who’d heard about the place.
What does "Joe" mean in the last sentence?
Thanks!

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What does "Joe" mean in the sentence?
I heard a crash against the wall of the staircase. Coming down the steps, careening from wall to wall, was Sergeant Sterling. I wasn’t really surprised. I couldn’t have been the only Joe who’d heard about the place. 
What does "Joe" mean in the last sentence?
Thanks!

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I think it means ' a ordinary/common man'.

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I think it means soldier. Short for 'GI Joe'.

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thanks!

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I don't think the below answer is correct. I think it means "a man or fellow". Kindly check the dictionary link below:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/joe

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