Jock McColl

 I can’t remember Corporal Jock McColl
I never ever met Corporal Jock McColl
I’ve often heard of Corporal Jock McColl
I’ve seen photographs of Corporal Jock McColl
I’ve heard many stories of Corporal Jock McColl
Apparently a brave man was Corporal Jock McColl
Being drunk got him demoted to Private Jock McColl

Private Jock McColl was a man of substance
Private Jock McColl was a man of stout heart
Private Jock McColl was a man of loyalty
Private Jock McColl was a man of sacrifice
Private Jock McColl was a man’s man
Private Jock McColl was a man I’d love to remember
Private Jock McColl was a man I’d love to have met
Private Jock McColl was a man who gave his life on D-Day

I can’t remember Private Jock McColl at this time of remembrance
Private Jock McColl was my grandpa