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"You say Sir he is sorta crude like, and as country as a Hoot, But he's Hero of this Nation When the guns begin to shoot. You say Sir, that it's just a joke and only done for fun But have you seen the record, Sir, Of what these guys have done? More Officers and Men, Sir, In time of war they say Than any other School, Sir, Throughout the USA. When their Country needs them They're among the first to die So it's kinda hard to laugh, Sir When you've seen their families cry. You can say they pick their nose Can't even play a flute But they're the heroes of this Nation When the guns begin to shoot. They ain't no perfumed Beatniks With a Hair-do and a Fan So you can call a Texas Aggie When you really need a Man. They don't mind your lies and jokes, Sir When you want a little fun They'll even join in laughing about the things they've done. But when the Laughing's over And you've had your last big Hoot Just call the Texas Aggies When the guns begin to shoot" This poem was written by J. Gordon Bristow of Oklahoma University, one
of Texas A&M's long time rivals. He is referring to A&M's outstanding
participation in American wars. In World War II, 18,000 Aggies went to
fight, of these 14,000 served as officers, more than any other school,
including the United States military Academy. Seven of these young men
were awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest honor our Country can award.
So many Aggies fought in this war that the US Army printed posters and
billboards that read: "Join the Army, and help the Aggies win the War."
You can read more about A&M's participation in World War II and other
American wars in the Sander's Corps Center.
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