Royal Australian Engineer Art

100 Years of Engineering (Oil on Canvas)
Artwork and Poem by Ian Coate
Original Artwork Location: 13 Field Engineers / 13th Bde

In times of great adversity, when backed against a wall.
When soldier’s lives are on the line, there’s someone you should call.

When obstacles become too great, do not give in to fear.
Get on your two-way radio and call an Engineer.

They find a way to overcome all problems in their way.
Their skills of ingenuity will always save the day.

They’re soldiers with ability to think outside the square.
They’ll do the jobs that have the risks, which others wouldn’t dare.

They have a mind for making things that sets them from the rest.
And when it comes to breaking things, they’ve proved they are the best.

In battles past they’ve shown their worth - they’re cunning as a fox.
The way they overcome their tasks is quite unorthodox.

Their soldier skills are dinky-di - as good as any grunt.
When battle starts, they know their place – they’re always at the front.

So if you need a helping hand, there’s one you should implore.
The soldier from that canny place – the Engineer Corps. 

And if you need a real good mate to join you for a beer.
You know the man to call upon - that’s right, the Engineer.

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