It was early year, Nineteen Sixty- Eight
February or March, I don’t remember the date;
Some guys in the army, on duty you see
Were doing just fine, in Germany;
We didn’t think, about our dear Uncle Sam
Carrying on a war in a place called “Nam”;
All the shooting and fighting,  was way over there
With us in Germany, we hadn’t a care;
But Uncle Sam needed boys, the fighting was heavy
So he turned toward Germany, and put us on a levy;
Straight leg infantry, that’s what they need
Mechanized or straight leg, it’s all the same breed
Duty bound and loyal, is what you see,
We left our great tour, of Germany;
Boarded the plane, to take a short leave,
Then on to “Nam”, with our families to grieve;
We arrived in country, on April fools eve
It was hotter than hell, would you believe;
Cam Ran Bay, was our first stop
Then on to Cu Chi, just a short little hop;
A lot of new faces, you meet on the way
Many friends we still have, to this very day;
We were cocky and sure, and they put us to the test
We gave it our all, we knew we were the best ;
Send us to a unit, the proudest one around
They took us at our word, and made us “Wolfhounds”;
From the very first day, it was plain to see
The “Wolfhounds” were bad, as bad as could be;
Most was well, through many hot days
A few major incidents, tempered our ways;
Three clicks or four, in the triangle you see
Was a hundred miles further, than we cared to be;
Charlie was watching, you didn’t know where
He’d come in the night, with his own little scare;
Mortars and screams,  seemed to filled the air
Death was upon you, it was everywhere;
One bright day, in the middle of June
Death came to visit, all too soon;
Today Charlie gets his, we’re going to stomp
The Commanders they said “Its just an easy romp”;
Hammer and anvil, they called it that day
An easy maneuver, will surely clear the way;
Take your positions, set up for the fight
You’re the anvil today; we know we got it right;

But right is not for certain, even if you are the boss
Your simple mistakes, become our burial cross;
We set up our positions, just as we had been told
The enemy was waiting, our plan was about to fold;
Gunfire and grenades, were the order of the day
As evening approached , we were ordered to back away;
A head count was made, to insure we’re all here
The count was short, our worst fear;
Two of our company,  were missing for sure
What happened to the plan,  we thought it was so pure;
Missing your friends, is more than you can bear
We must do something, but avoid the wild hair;
Too late to consolidate, your position for the night
We’re missing some friends, we returned to the fight;
No guidance to lead you, your instinct now in play
Searching for your friends, whom you know are in harms way;
Through the brush and tree lines, carrying with you such hate
But as fate would have it, unfortunately, you’re too late;
On the ground before you, lay the bodies of friends
You can no longer help them, on God they must depend;
Still the inner voice is saying, protect them where they fell
That moment of indecision, has now brought you to hell;
For a moment you stand there, the next you’re on the ground
The enemy is playing for keeps, the danger is all around;
Death is not always, as sure as it seems
Are we really going to die, is it just in our dreams;
Bullets are real, they tear and they kill
I am sure all my friends, have had their fill;
To realize you’re human, and maybe not so strong
What am I doing here, what has gone so  wrong;
Suddenly it hits you, you’re out here alone
Except for your friends, lying dead and prone;
I am bleeding severely, all is not well
God please take me, save me from this hell;
You pray death comes swiftly, deliver into God’s hands
But an exit to heaven, was not in the plans;
It was four-ten P.M., on that sunny afternoon
More terror was to come, all too soon;
The light has faded and darkness, takes over the sky
I’m still here alive, God tell me why;
When the hour was darkest, there came a bright light
There was no fear, there was no fright;
Out from the light, two visions appear
Their message unspoken, was to me very clear;

Their warmth and love was directed toward me
It’s not your time,  Peace be unto thee
Calm overwhelms, keep from losing your mind
I must have a plan, to get out of this bind;
The dark is your friend, from your enemies hide
Left all alone, they think you have died;
The night grew darker, I must continue the fight
Coy and F.O., they lay still to my right;
God please forgive me, for what I must do
I must abandon my friends, but I’ll leave them to you;
Crawl through the ditch, escape from their sight
The darkness will cover, your flight in the night;
The escape as planned, was not to be
The enemy is now, standing over me;
A shot from his rifle, another wound I now dread
My only chance, I must play dead;
Over me he stands, and takes out my knife
Cutting my belt, will he end my life?;
Death was not, in the cards for me
He turns away slowly, and walks to the trees;
Silent and cautious, they must not know
I am alive still, its time to go;
A few feet I move, using the cover of night
I must get away, from this awful plight;
Moving ahead, but what’s this from the skies
My own side is dropping flares, blinding my eyes;
Darkness was my cover, what an ironic twist
Another gunshot, removes my watch from my wrist;
Charlie continues to move, all through the night
Now mortars they rain, dropping debris on my site
The powers in charge, order offensive rounds
I am helpless to hide, lying here on the ground
The night grows longer, no more do I fear
Charlie is moving, I listen to hear;
Daylight comes, after a very long night
Another day is dawning, another long fight;
Wolfhounds moving, looking for three
When they arrive, they find only me;
Wolfhounds, Wolfhounds, Rabbi I cry
Do not come for me, for you surely will die;
Charlie’s’ bait, is what I have become
Lure my friends into death, they must think I am dumb;
My friends have come, with Charlie they flirt
Now my worst fear, some of them are hurt:
Charlie watches me warn, my brother Wolfhounds
He waits for others, but he’s way out of bounds:

I will not lure them, into death here today
But thank you Sir Charles, for letting me warn them away;
Direct fire on Charlie, then what do I see
Off to my left, they’re coming after me;
The flame thrower barks, the tree line is ablaze
Suddenly Charlie is covered, with a terrible haze;
Sergeants Glover and Hanna, what a wonderful sight
Their movement so swift, like a bullet in flight;
Each arm they grabbed, like a rag doll I sag
Pulling like hell, my body they drag;
Across the open field, under covering fire
Pulled to safety, my situation is dire;
Wolfhounds continue to, finish the task
Recover my friends, that’s all one can ask;
My friends I must leave you, I say in hushed voice
My wounds are serious, it’s not my choice;
Wolfhounds forever, they will look after you
Keep up the fight, and to each other be true;
My days in the field have come to an end
Many months in the hospital, on the mend;
This unit I’ll love, till my dying day
To others who ask, I proudly can say;
Tried in battle, Charlie tested our worth
Too late he learned,
WOLFHOUNDS “HAVE NO FEAR ON EARTH”