by Cpl. Robert L. Cook
Jan. 42~Sept. 45
We won that battle fair and square
There was no doubt of that,
They told us we could have some time
And took us to a better clime
Where we could eat and drink their wine
Or anything else that we could find
And so we did.
The town they called Wellington
Was on the island North,
We took that place almost by storm
It did not cause too much alarm
The people there were nice and warm
They greeted us with open arms
We were the heroes of the day
We hoped they'd let us stay
And so we did.
Well, we ate and drank and danced away,
And had a good old time.
We stole their girls, gave them a whirl,
They were a happy lot.
They asked us if we liked them much,
We said, "Oh yes! We'll keep in touch."
And so we did.
The division left that all behind
To fight again another time.
And I'm sure we won't forget,
The friends made, loves lost
Left standing on the cay,
To fight again another day.
And so we did.
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**About the author: Robert Cook served with Reg. Weapons Co.(2d-2d) from 1942~44, at Guadalcanal and Tarawa, during a 33-month overseas tour.
