Mercury, Green Fields of France was written by a Scots musician called Eric Bogle. He emigratedfrom Peebles in the Borders to Adelaide many years ago on the £10 packages. I have seen him live on many occasions including in Oz, and I have most of his cds collected over many years. His songs are covered by many artists too, but Green Fields of France and Waltzing Matilda are 2 of my favourites of his also. Good thread. x