The unforgettable lyrics of the iconic song about the Vietnam War are etched into our memories and into our history books.
Now they been warmly brought to life by one of Australia's best-loved illustrators, Craig Smith.
The book was written in the memory of Lieutenant Peter Hines and Corporal John Needs of Three Platoon, A Company Sixth Battalion RAR.

Townsville lined the footpath as we marched down to the quay,
this clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean.
And there's me in my slouch hat, with my SLR and greens.
God help me, I was only nineteen.