In the song, when jonney comes marching home,what does the line..we'll give the hero three times three..mean?

Answer 1

It's a salute. I believe it means 3 guns firing three times. It's an old song.

Today, the soldier is given a 21 gun salute at the funeral.... 7 guns fired 3 times. There is something very sad about it.

Sue

Answer 2

could it be like the spanking you get on your birthday.