- The Third Battalion
of the Fifth Marines
- Fought bravely in Vietnam.
- They held their
banner high
- Through ambush, bullet, and bomb.
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- The First Marine
Division
- Was proud to have them onboard
- To uphold a great
tradition,
- When our Nation turned to the sword.
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- From '66 to '71 They
held that banner high.
- And before they'd
let it touch the ground
- Many of them would die.
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- A Nation should be
grateful,
- Whether war is right
or wrong,
- For the brave young
men who offer their lives
- To sing America's song.