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This is somewhat autobiographical. I was in the Army for 20 years. While serving I did meet my wife in Paris, France (more of a hook-up than a courtship, but we've been together since 1989).
Musically, I think this would make a good Country/Bluegrass song.
Corcoran is one of the primary brand names for military field and dress boots; their paratrooper dress boots were especially popular. The Army wore black oxford shoes as pat of their dress uniforms.