XI: Combine File - add filenames at bottom

When combining files (e.g. jpg) to 1 PDF I would like to add the source filename + date (EU format) at the bottom of the each page.
It would roughtly be as follows:
the combine files steps as usual
then a sequ that adds the original filename+date at the bottom of the image
see below
Regretfully the filename stamper isn't really suitable for this job (it only adds the name of the 'produced' filename, so, 'binder.pdf' or whatever other output filename).
Any suggestions?
Acrobat XI Pro
Thanks
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File stamper uses the the name of the open PDF not the source PDF. I would convert the files to PDFs and stamp them before merging them.

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