AVANCE
I am off with battalions first,listing a boot maker leave
'Reginald' rifles;three medals "Judson" I achieve!
Of silvers gold,the "VC" for coeur meritorious bold
Battles of Somme Flers-Courcelette
My wounds an ill;years resting laden beset.
Apres as the 'Stan' sergeant bomb
For those unbending sap,cleared a throng
Hebuterne being imbued,six "country men" well rescued.
Distinguished my conduct be;retarding six hundred yard,relent the enemy
Soon la nuit we see at Puisieux-au-Mont
In leading a charge;Lewis opens gunners three we want.
Bapaume above bags parapet I call them down;officers mort your ten break bound
Now away from firsts War,Doubtless Bay farming I am found
Ending olden ninty my rest;Waikumete "homes" ground!

Copyright:N.J.Deller 13/8/017 "Kings acorn tree heavenly free"