Medal of Honor

Annotation

"Medal of Honor" (Big Sound # 302) by Robin Lee Pop. Patriotic. Man drafted to war. Marries girlfriend. Wife receives letter informing her of death, received medal in his honour. Spoken-word section: "A month went by before she received her first letter from Tommy. She was so happy, he told her not to worry, everything was fine, he'd be home soon. How proud he was to serve his country...Then she received a letter from the Department of Defense, she could not hold back the tears, trembled, she read 'It is with regret that we most inform you of the death of your husband. His heroic action beyond the call of duty will long be remembered...We realise the medals you will receive will not replace your husband, but you can be proud"

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Annotation — US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs

"Medal of Honor" (Big Sound # 302) by Robin Lee Pop. Patriotic. Man drafted to war. Marries girlfriend. Wife receives letter informing her of death, received medal in his honour. "A month went by before she received her first letter from Tommy. She was so happy, he told her not to worry, everything was fine, he'd be home soon. How proud he was to serve his country...Then she received a letter from the Department of Defense, she could not hold back the tears, trembled, she read 'It is with regret that we most inform you of the death of your husband. His heroic action beyond the call of duty will long be remembered...We realise the medals you will receive will not replace your husband, but you can be proud"

Annotation by Justin A. Brummer

Lyrics

English: The train pulled out of the station / A little girl stood there with tears in her eyes / Her sweetheart was going away / He was called to serve his country today / She was so proud of her Tommy / She would write to him each and everyday / And he would write to his Glory... / And when he finished his training / And come home on a short leave / His orders read Vietnam / He was going to the fighting overseas / In the short time they had together / If they worried they didn't let it show / They were married in the little chapel / The day before he had to go... / Someday the world will be free

Notes

Big Sound 302 (T4KM-2116), gold label, 529 3rd St., Wausau, Wisc.; "Medal of Honor" (R. Schenzel), 3:49, Rojad Music, BMI; music by Sounds Unlimited. [From the record sleeve and labels]

Themes

Soldier's Perspective · Home Front Perspective · Patriotic · K.I.A. · Medals

In collections

Draft Songs · US 'Patriotic' / Pro-Government / Anti-Protest Songs [War Years]