The Dogface Soldier

Earlier tonight on Twitter I threatened to record myself singing a particular tune. That song is the Dogface Soldier, official song of the Third Infantry Division. About a year ago, I wrote a class for Army Family members on the history of Fort Stewart and of the 3rd ID. It was fun to research and I discovered an old orchestral version of the rousing eye-opener that our Soldiers sing every morning. And at ceremonies. And plays when you're "on hold" with certain agencies on post. And that I hum or sing randomly throughout the day. A catchy tune :)

Here's the version that appeared in the autobiographical (is that a word?) Audie Murphy film, "To Hell and Back."



The following video was filmed at Fort Stewart, probably under what might be considered to be UNAUTHORIZED conditions. Heh heh. But it's funny and you can hear the song. You really only need to watch the first half for the song...the rest is just lots of chest pounding and spitting.



For those of you who don't understand Soldiers screeching in a gas chamber, here are the current lyrics:

I Wouldn't Give A Bean
To Be A Fancy Pants Marine
I'd Rather Be A
Dog Face Soldier Like I Am

I Wouldn't Trade My Old-O D's
For All The Navy's Dungarees
For I'm The Walking Pride
Of Uncle Sam

On Army Posters That I Read
It Says "Be All That You Can"
So They're Tearing Me Down
To Build Me Over Again

I'm Just A Dog Face Soldier
With A Rifle On My Shoulder
And I Eat Raw Meat
For Breakfast E'V'RY Day

So Feed Me Ammunition
Keep Me In Third Division
Your Dog Face Soldier's A-Okay

Good stuff :) For a little history, visit the Team Stewart web site. Dig around and you might find an article of mine in Frontline or an interview with me on The Marne Report. Don't dig too much- it's nothing spectacular!