In the years following World War Two

Films fought it again for me and you,

And in their battles they employed

Two famous names in celluloid.

Enthralled, we watched and cheered on

The daring deeds of Jack and John,

Exciting us with their wartime thrills,

We acclaimed Jack Hawkins and John Mills.

They fought the good fight on land and sea,

And in the air - occasionally.

"The Cruel Sea"..."The Colditz Story",

And other tales of wartime glory,

Sent each actor through the portal

That separates temporary from immortal.

How right that when we gaze upon

their names - we know that Jack means John,

For each has left his equal share

Of long enduring wartime fare.

And though they may have both passed on,

They're both still with us: Jack and John.

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