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EIGHTH ARMY

Montgomery’s men, you’ve fought and won
Your gallant deeds have thrilled the world
From Egypt’s sands you chased the Hun
In Libya, too, the Union Jack’s unfurled.

Once in retreat, harassed and harried
Hard-pressed, but dauntless still before their might
At last, when near El Alamein, you tarried
You turned to face the foe, to give him fight.

There you stayed, rested, then re-formed your ranks
Till one day Monty said, “Now lads, we’re ready.
This time we’re fit to finish Rommel’s pranks�
From that day on your progress has been steady.

We, serving still at home, of your brave conquests read
Our gratitude to you we’re keen to show
We can but hope we’ll emulate your deed
When our turn comes to meet the tyrant foe.

© L/Cpl. Alexander Barr. 193 Fld. Amb. R.A.S.C.

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