"a soldier and a half" -- 1939

Speranza 1939 Michael Carr/ Jimmy Kennedy. We're gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried line Have you any dirty washing, mother dear? We're gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried line ‘Cause the washing day is here. Whether the weather may be wet or fine We'll just ride along without a care We're gonna hang out the washing on the Siegfried line If that Siegfried line's still there* Mother dear, I'm writing you from somewhere in France Hoping this finds you well. Sergeant says I'm doing fine - a soldier and a half Here's a song that we all sing This'll make you laugh.