Remembrance Day ... on Radio

Songs of war on the radio were -- and still are -- usually clustered around Remembrance Day, when veterans and other folks gather to recall their experiences, and remember departed comrades.
My parents were no exception; as my Dad had served in the Merchant Marine in the First War and in the Royal Canadian Navy in World War II. As I was growing up during the decade after the war, they both recounted vivid personal stories of life during the wars -- such as: blackouts, rationing and the death of loved ones in the service. There was an added bonus for me: my Mom’s sang all the war songs.

Here are a few of my favorite songs from wartime, presented in loose chronological order:
-- World War I, 1914-1918
It's A Long, Long Way To Tipperary - first performed by John McCormack - 1913, was one of the many marching songs of soldiers longing for home.
Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag - by Helen Clark 1915, gave a “positive spin” to the individual personal effort required in wartime.
And the Band Played ‘Waltzing Matilda,’ written in 1971, has a thoroughly scathing tone, on the futility of war: It tells the gruesome story of a young Australian conscript who serves in the trenches and is maimed at the Battle of Gallipoli in World War I, where most of his ANZAC comrades were wiped out.
Roses Of Picardy, 1916, was invariably sung by British soldiers who had left behind a sweetheart when they enlisted (or were conscripted) for the Front.

-- World War II, 1939-1945
I’ll Never Smile Again - written by Ruth Lowe, of Toronto, following the death of her first husband, - 1939. It found its way to famed orchestra leader, Tommy Dorsey, who worked with a young crooner, Frank Sinatra.
The White Cliffs of Dover / We'll Meet Again, - both sung by Vera Lynn, whose performances on the BBC helped maintain the morale of the British during the ‘Blitz’ of the early 1940s
Lili Marlene - 1939, was a German song that was broadcast to soldiers of BOTH the German and British armies in North Africa.
Kiss Me Good-night, Sergeant Major, originated in the English Music Hall, and provided some much-needed comic relief.

The Vietnam War, 1960-1975
Things took a definite turn, as most of the songs of this period were anti-war:
Where Have All The Flowers Gone? - written by Pete Seeger, 1962; performed by Peter, Paul And Mary / The Kingston Trio, tells of the cycles of life and wars.
Universal Soldier - written by Native Canadian folk singer Buffy Sainte-Marie, in Toronto, 1964.
Eve of Destruction - written / performed by Barry McGuire - 1965, was even more political in tone.
And this list would not be complete without:
Give Peace a Chance - performed by John Lennon, Yoko Ono and friends, at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, in Montréal-1969.

Obviously, there are thousands more songs of wartime, from ancient times to the present –- many expressing comradery or conviviality, while others bring out the brutal aspects of war. (Most of my information for this list has come from Wikipedia.)
You might be able to hear many of them during this week of remembrance, either on Internet searches or on the radio.
Do YOU have any favorites?
Please attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies in your area.
Lest we forget.