I know a Captain of Industry,
Who made big bombs for the RFC,
And collared a lot of £ s. d. -
And he - thank God! - Has the OBE.
I know a lady of Pedigree
Who asked some soldiers out to tea,
And said 'Dear me!' and 'Yes, I see' -
And she, thank God! - Has the OBE.
I know a fellow of twenty-three,
Who got a job with a fat MP -
(Not caring much for the infantry.)
And he - thank God! Has the OBE.
I had a friend, a friend, and he
Just held the line for you and me,
And kept the Germans from the sea,
And died - Without the OBE.
Thank God!
He died without the OBE.