Of the twenty-six letters
of the alphabet, � � � � � ��
� � �The most intriguing one I've met
Is the crooked one that rhymes with true.
� � �I mean, of course, the letter "U"
There's a "U" Unmeasured in Memories
treasured
� � �Of comrades and friends we once knew,
Over four decades ago - Unbelievable!
� � �The years just took wings and flew.
There was a brave "U" in United,
� � �When the 275th first met the test.
When Hitler's hordes came Uninvited,
� � �And we fought long days without
rest.
There's a "U" in the "Battle of the Bulge",
� � �The place that we fought many days.
There's a belligerent "U" in Unconquered,
� � �As we stopped Krauts in all sorts of
ways.
There's a "U" in the Uniforms we wore,
� � �So proud and straight and tall.
There's a "U,' in the Uncle Sam we loved,
� � �When our backs were against the
wall.
There are two "U"s in Successful,
� � �As we did our jobs quite well.
General Clark was quoted as saying,
� � �The 275th sure gave the enemy hell.
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A menacing "U" was in Uncle Sam's eyes,
� � �When he pointed straight at you.
Said, "Come join up with me my boy,
� � �We have a dirty job to do".
There are two "U"s in Beautiful,
� � �Describing friendships made long ago.
And there's two "U"s in dutiful,
� � �In the attitude we tried to show.
There's a happy "U" in Reunion.
� � �With friends we hold so dear.
There's a "U" in Music city,
� � �Another "U', in returning next year.
There's a sad "U" in Eulogy;
� � �Of dear friends gone on above,
And a hopeful "U" to see them,
� � �In that land of perfect love.
I believe this is our ninth reunion,
� � �If I've been keeping the right score.
Here's hoping we can stay together,
� � �For at least a dozen more.
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