Hi Beth,

Another endorsement for "Johnny Comes Marching Home" for a trad song.

For the WWII era try "Lili Marlene" you'll find it here on DT

Not long post war was, "Where have all the flowers gone" springs to mind - DT link is here

Eric Bogle's, "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" is indeed a fine modern song - just in case it isn't listed above, the DT link is here

Also the "Last Post" is a must for the finale, it can be done on guitar using "harmonics".

Ummm.....

Since you signed in as GUEST,Beth - the "blue clicky things" will lead you to tunes and lyics...;)

Y'know lass, I reckon we have a problem finding you any appopriate "military" songs. All the "dirges" we are suggesting have a strong anti-war flavour - even the "Last Post" bugle call - and I heard that often enough in the military!

Anyway....

Hope we are helping - let's know how the project goes.

Sampson, CW - Sgt(Rtd) - RNZRI 678894

AKA - Sam