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There was a young Corporal from Christchurch, Who wished to be in the mess,queue -first. So,' to the road he did go’ —- A half hour or so —- Before the usual mess/time. , The Carrier Sergeant' named Bob Young, Had hopes of inspecting the ’’W.A.G’s“gun, y' ■■ To that end they fought — - In the end Bill was caught -- ’Cause the. Major had d'aid he’s a bad one. Then there’s that Enzcderenamed Len Vine, . Whose wit would you .all entwine, . \ ■ He’s no stick in the mud, • • Should you think he’s-a dud -- You’ll learn to be cautious the next time. And then again there is “Ding" Bell, Who, says the Army can go - to hell 5 Whence he would desert, -- ' For he has work on this earth, . ■? Which would send him down" there --as well. “Spiff ire.” it
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HQ Highlights, Issue 4, 12 February 1944, Page 1
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134L-I-M-E-R-I-C-K. HQ Highlights, Issue 4, 12 February 1944, Page 1
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