Code of the Artillery Officer

[AnthonyB]

Got this from a buddy who found a hard copy in his great grandfather's papers:

1. I will not drink.
But, if I do;
2. I will not get drunk
But, if I do;
3. I will not do so in public
But, if I do;
4. I will not stagger or fall down
But, if I do;
5. I will fall face down so they cannot see my branch insignia!

[felix]

Sounds like something from the civil war? ... felix

[sundog]

Ahhh, the King of Battle has [temporarily] fallen ('succumbed' might be a better choice of words). Long live the Queen - US Army Infantry. Problem? No problem. I drink, I get get drunk, I fall down. No problem. sundog

[AnthonyB]

Felix, the gentleman in question began his career in the early 1900s and fought in World War I. His great grandson is an artilleryman as well, and knew I would appreciate the code.

sundog, I have a great appreciation for the infantry, and spent most of my younger years attached to infantry battalions as a fire support officer. An infantryman is definitely a different kind of animal.

"The Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be nothing but a vulgar brawl."
Tony

[KCSO]

Not drunk is he who from the floor,
can rise again and drink still more.
But drunk is he who prostrate lies,
without the power to drink or rise.

Samuel Johnson

Was he in the artillery?

[fatnhappy]

Ahhh, the King of Battle has [temporarily] fallen ('succumbed' might be a better choice of words). Long live the Queen - US Army Infantry. Problem? No problem. I drink, I get get drunk, I fall down. No problem. sundog

Red legs are the kings of battle, and they put the balls where the Queen wants them.

Hurah! Infantry


11B30P once upon a time. My Uncle and father were red legs from woo poo tech.