There are so many stories like Eddie Grant's that it would be impossible to tell them all. But by telling just one makes today a very meaningful. I salute you for giving us this story on Memorial Day.
Rest assured my Friend, I tell my 3 boys. I also tell them the liberal BS taught in school is often a Lie. Parents everywhere teach their kids the truth. We will not forget.
As a boy I never missed a chance for my grandfather to tell me about his actions in WWI. Those men have mostly been forgotten, overshadowed by WWII. But I remember, and my grandkids will too. Thanks History Guy!
I never heard my grandfather talk about WWI. His younger son, I called him Dad, didn't talk very much about his service in WWII. I never heard my uncle talk about WWII, but Dad told me that my uncle was haunted by his experiences flying a torpedo plane from an aircraft carrier and wondering how many men he had killed, how hard it was to find his way back to the carrier at night under radio silence in the days before GPS and cellphones. And their cousin who got shot down, taken prisoner, the ship he was on when he was getting relocated got torpedoed and how he survived. Dad did say a little about being on a minesweeper clearing a path for landing craft on D Day. And picking up bodies in the English Channel. A mine being detonated setting off an acoustic mine closer to his ship. Mud, seaweed, bodies everywhere. I graduated high school in the early 70's. I have only one eye so I was not subject to the draft. But I knew a couple of guys that came home in a box. One was missing for over 30 years before he was buried, with honors. His parents were already dead when Danny's remains came home. My grandfather served in WWI in trenches in France. I never heard even one story of his experiences. Lots of veterans don't talk about war to civilians, we can never understand. War sucks. Being a veteran should be a prerequisite for being a politician. Better yet, no war, no need for veterans. "...You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope one day you'll join us, and the world can live as one..." John Lennon
I have found two ww1 soldiers buried at our local Cemetery. Pvt. Harry Meyers. Cpl. Fred Norton. I have found their obituaries. Good men who died overseas. Norton died six weeks before the war ended in battle. He went over the top three times. He was a store clerk who volunteered. Meyers died while stationed in Germany in 1919 after the war had ended. He was a farm boy. He may have died from influenza. He was buried in Germany and his body was returned to the USA in the 20s.
May we all put our hotdogs down today and take a moment to recognize why we celebrate Memorial Day. We’re able to do what we can do because of their sacrifice. RIP Eddie Grant and to all those that gave themselves for us.
Yes, we have to remember. Hopefully people who lived during the wars were involved in, are being told to the youth of today. So many are unaware of what WW2, Korean war and the Vietnam War was for.. Even if don't believe in any of these wars, men fought and died, many of these men believed they were fighting for our country. They need to know: WW2 was about nazism and the two were about stopping communism. Many of our youth think communism is okay, but need to know men died because of communism and nazism.
I love your comment. it's ok to cry. the men and women who gave all deserve every tear you shed on their behalf. really funny comment though. made me laugh out loud. we need soldiers like you in the human race to lighten our hearts when things seem overwhelming. have a good cry and keep us laughing my fellow American!
A heartfelt thanks for sharing Capt Grant's story. In 33 years of service in two branches (USMC & USAF) I have lost several friends and a number of other comrades both in combat and while simply doing their duty otherwise. May we never forget the cost of freedom.
Lest We Forget... Thanks to our Brothers in Arms...US and ANZAC forces... always ready to defend freedom... Bare any Burden in the protection of Liberty.
We are stronger,safer, better off thanks to the courage of those who were and are willing to lay down their lives so others may live ...God bless America
What a wonderful story. Thank you for presenting this to your subscribers. My father was the Battalion aid surgeon who landed 2nd wave at Omaha Beach and cared for the wounded. He was awarded a Silver star.
Lance, thank you for such a touching lesson of heroism, in such a time of need. You could never expect any of today's baseball stars to enlist should the need arrive. Having served 20 years in the Marines, from 94-14, today is a solem day for me, as I remember several friends who gave their all when called upon. May all our fallen rest easy knowing the torch is passed to their fellow patriots.
Memorial Day is HUGE! Absolutely. OK. Thanks THG. My Grandfather served, My Great Grandfather served. My son serves now. Thankfully none of them have had to give The Last Full Measure. I thank all of those who have.
Today's story of Eddie Grant is a fitting tribute to those who have served our country, mostly selflessly. My Great-Uncle served in France and took part in the 'Battle of the Argonne Wood' as he called it, though he rarely ever spoke of it. God rest their eternal souls.
The quote at the end is one of the earliest lessons I learned concerning citizenship. I was born during WWII and taught that every citizen owes a duty to the country in exchange for the freedom we have here. That lesson seems to have been lost over the years.
As a boy I walked through the forest in France I remember running up and down the bomb craters one after another I didn’t realize then that I was running over a battle field that so many men lost their life’s. I was just a boy having fun while my grandparents was walking where friends and family lost their life’s. I am humbled now knowing the history. The carnage that took place. I’ll going back and going to pay my respects. And thank the boys that never grew old. Thank you for all you do. I raise my glass high today for the ones that didn’t grow old. May they Rest In Peace
As many fascinating corners of history you covered, I think this will become one of my all time favorites. Not just Mr. Grant's life but you touched on so many important topics (to me, anyway) in one short video and so smoothly done I am really impressed. Like Grant, you are a class act, Lance.
Perfect remembrance for Memorial Day. The last 2 years has been tough on all of us. Sometimes we forget this country was built by people like Eddie Grant.
A toast: To absent comrades and fallen friends, fair winds and following seas, my brothers and sisters, till we meet again on the gold-paved streets to share the watch again.
I’ve spent all morning searching for records or pictures of my grandpas uncle, who was drafted and served in world war 2. As part of a truly and deeply proud heritage of Germans coming to America as early Wisconsin settlers, to becoming some of the first settlers in Iowa, and Nebraska, war was only part of the story. Growing a small town farm boy, hearing stories of this war from his uncle kept him entertained until they got electricity on the farm. He eventually went on to move around the US helping the grocery business under safeway opened around the south west. Settling eventually in northern nevada and himself building a farm house, I grew up hearing these stories and seeing beautiful drawing his uncle also made. My grandma still has his uniform In great condition and on that uniform is a bronze star for bravery. Supposedly just after Normandy his whole group was cut off briefly and held their position for several days behind enemy lines. He was supposedly apart of a tank demolition battalion and he really saw some ugly war. I don’t actually know what happened but the story was always told true, and with conviction. I’ve desperately tried to validate his uncles service and most Information sits behind a pay wall, but I’m hoping I can surprise him with documents and maybe even a story from a fellow serviceman. The uniform and medal I believe are all he has, but for all those who have these little stories that circulate around one another, history truly deserves to be remembered.
Today is observed Memorial Day and traditional Memorial Day. As Lance pointed out, they both fall on the same day this year. My Dad was so proud that he was born on Memorial Day and was piqued about the law that changed the observed date. My Dad would have been 99 years old today. Although Dad didn't die in battle or even in service, Memorial Day holds extra significance for me.
It is inspiring to see celebrated people giving up their lives of peace and safety to serve this country. We are in awe of the sacrifice, but the unknown and unheralded soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen deserve our respect and we need to honor their sacrifice as well. My Dad and several of my uncles served in WWII. I had the honor of being a part of the people who updated and restored the WWI Memorial in Kansas City, MO. As far as I know, it is the first, and I think only, memorial in the US to the WWI veterans.
I just sent this to my son who played collegiate baseball, graduated magma cum laude in Finance, followed by 5 years of minor league baseball, and three more years to earn two Master’s degrees. Because of Edward Grant and others like him, our son lives on to gain by his experiences and education with a job he loves. Many heartfelt thanks to those family members who felt the pain of losing their son, brother, father in the wars that allow us our freedom.
I saw his memorial a couple of years ago at the stadium in San Francisco California but never realized what his backstory really was untill now watching this episode. Thak you for taking the time to scare his story and about his ultimate sacrifice to our country! A disabled US Army Veteran.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel can you please reserch Eugene Gutierrez. He is a 100 Year old marine . That was in the devil's brigade.WW2 Still around and a walking history treasure....
History Guy, you deserve a place in history along with all these men and women you tell us about. You bring them to life like a favorite son telling the exploits, adventures , struggles and sacrifices of a beloved father. Thank you for this memorial day presentation. Kept me in grateful tears the whole time. I salute you History Guy. You are a true human being invested in our story and faithfully doing your part to keep us in remembrance of those who gave all so that we can eat chips and salsa. Sadly , these days I feel more and more we do not deserve the land we walk on and do not honor those who left it to us. Have a wonderful day History Guy
I have a good friend who is a distant relative of Major Charles Whittlesey, same last name even, and he turned me on to the Lost Battalion movie with Rick Schroeder, which I thought was very well done. However I did not know about Captain Eddie Grant and the rescue attempts, so thank you for that, THG! Everyone have a nice Memorial Day, and reflect on the service of our Veterans.
In the movie the attempts by 2 pilots to help was shown, the 2 pilots will killed in the attempt and both received the Medal of Honor. Grant was in the relief force whose bravery in the siege story is overlooked which is why Grant's story (and many other just as deserving stories) are rarely told and are often forgotten.
I celebrate my soldier, Private James, killed during a night tactical road march. We were going northwest from the port of Dammam to the forward areas, a thinly spread Egyptian Infantry Division in defensive positions between us and Saddam's Army. When the vehicle overturned killing him instantly we had been in country one week. When we deployed he had been married just two weeks. Not even married one month when he died. The newly wed, forever 22 years old, since December 1990. His wife was notified on Christmas Eve. . She was a German National, and being of German heritage myself, I know what Christmas Eve means (the most Holy Day to Germans of the entire Christmas season) you see on the Eve it is all about hope and the imminent birth of the Savior, awaiting the angels to tell the Shepherds. That Christmas heaven got one more Angel; Pvt James. A good soldier and only Child who was always obedient and of peace. I think he was the best man in our unit. He was following my orders when he died. Say what you want, war always takes the youngest and most promising. I often ponder what we have lost in all our conflicts, a cure for cancer, a new and better internal combustion engine, a peace that all will adhere to so we can beat our swords in to plowshares, or maybe a fine recipe worthy to be served to the Savior on his Birthday. Alas, we will never know. Only God knows. And God knowing what he knows, truly sees the tragedy. 32 years later I still have tears, so does his wife.
Thank you for sharing this story. It breaks my heart to think of all the fine young men who died because of war. I am so thankful for their sacrifice. They have helped create a safe country for our five young adult children to live in.
And I believed the SOB George Bush that Saddam had WMD - but he didn't. Bush should be tried for war crimes and for taking the life of the brave Private James.
For years I've told people that when looking at the pictures of dead bodies on a battlefield I see the ancestor of the person who was going to cure AIDS, or cancer, or create peace on earth, but none of that will happen because the person who was going to solve any one of those issues never got born because there lies their ancestor, their death forever stopping that from happening.
Saddam's large stock pile of Chemical Weapons, was actually taken across the border into Syria so they wouldn't be found. Do your homework, King Hussein of Jordan was his cousin, the weapons were there, and our Chemical Agent Alarms were going off constantly, it seems some Fighter Bomber actually bombed a cache of WMD and it went off. I and every soldier I know spent the night of January 17, 1991 in Mission Oriented Protective Posture IV. Longest I have ever been in a Gas mask. Sometimes I can still here those alarms going off: "Woop Woop Woop Gas!!! Gas!!! Gas!!!!" The President didn't take my soldier's life, it was another routine act of chance, but a very tragic act. I think in the hereafter nations will be held accountable for willful conflict.
A fitting tribute. Take solace in knowing that war is in our nature - that it is inevitable - and that it has, does and always will, take the best, the most worthy - those who take personal responsibility for ensuring the safety of their friends and family. The deaths of these boys and men (and increasingly girls and women) are a reminder of the fundamental truth of nature: that we are mortal and life is precarious and do must be cherished, not squandered on self-indulgence. Thank you for your service and for honouring your duty - to bring as many of your charges home as possible and to always remember the sacrifice of those you could not.
In my youth, I knew a man who had fought in the AEF. My dad was a veteran of Guadalcanal and New Georgia, but he looked up to the old guy, who was an amazing story teller, and just a good person through and through. My brother and I would cut his grass at my father's behest, and he'd tell us about the lovely French ladies, and Paris, before the 1920s.
A friend of mine texted this to me today: "Today is the most expensive Holiday that we enjoy, people paid for it with their lives." Totally loved this episode, never knew Eddie Grant, but I immediately shared the link to two of my friends who just happens to be Giants fans. And yes, it included the same friend that send me that text. ♥👍⚾
thank you so much for this! it was very moving. men like Eddie Grant are true heroes. born to lead. that they have that it factor, that charisma that one does follow because of the great faith and commitment they have for a great cause.
My mom’s dad served in WW1. Dad and my 5 uncles plus 2 cousins served in WW2. Three of my aunts were in the WACs I had cousins that serve in Korea and Vietnam. Me an a couple of cousins served during the Cold War. Two of my three kids served in the military. In fact my ancestors served for freedom as far back as 1745.
In the late 1950s, I lived on the corner of Nelson Avenue and the Edward L. Grant Highway, in the Bronx. I never knew how that wide avenue got its name. Now I do.
Wow! That hit me. I hoped he would survive. Really hoped, but heard where the history was going. So many brave men. Too many. Damn, I wish that plaque had been replaced. Thank you for telling the story. Thank you.
Thank you so much for telling the story of Capt Grant, it is one of self sacrifice, compassion, dedication and exemplary leadership, it is stories like this one that should be remembered and taught in schools as part of history classes, all to often in todays humdrum, nonstop lifestyle people don’t have the ‘time’ to learn about or comprehend the sacrifice that service personnel have, are and will make. Thank you again for sharing the story of Capt Grant. Lest We Forget, I salute all service personnel past,present and future, and in particular those that have or will pay the ultimate price for our freedoms. Regards from a United Kingdom 🇬🇧 veteran to all Americans everywhere. 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴🇺🇦😀
Major Charles Whittlesey, commander of the lost battalion, would too become a casualty of the Battle of Argonne Forrest. Though not mortally wounded physically, he was mentally. After presiding as a pallbearer for the Unknown Soldier at Arlington national cemetery, he willed the German Commanders terms of surrender letter that he had kept to George McMurtry, his second in command at the battle and fellow Medal Of Honor Winner, and committed suicide on November 26th 1921. Though he did not die in battle, he was no less a casualty of war than Edward Grant. That too deserves to be remembered.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Thanks for the reply! I can say I have talked to the History Guy. I Love your channel. I missed that episode some how!! My Great Grandfather, David Stout Taylor fought there with them and survived. He was not in the lost Battalion itself but one trying to reach them. I have his campaign ribbon. Are you also a collector like me? I see some nice pieces there always in the background.
The man talked about in this great video is forever immortalized here in my hometown of The Bronx, New York. Just north of Yankee Stadium is a roadway named The Edward L. Grant Highway. Yes, named for the Eddie Grant of WWI fame.
What a great tale about a great man this was a very educational and informative story that seems bigger than life I thoroughly enjoyed this tale keep bringing us these tales and thanks
I have been trying for months to sit down with older family members and get their stories. This July I'll be recording as much as they're willing to talk about, and I hope to get a lot more in the future. The History Guy has definitely been a big influence in getting me to actually care about the past. School did not imbue me with a love of history, but THG has.
As a Phillies fan, I feel like there’s an opportunity here to recognize this guy. Maybe have a plaque on the concourse or something out on Ashburn Alley. It’s a big enough stadium. They could do it. They should do it.
The only grandfather I knew fought in WWI; my father in WWII. I thank you HG for this tribute, and bow my head to the millions of all nations who gave their lives for our world's betterment. Amen.
@ B T Too bad there aren't more like him coming out of Harvard, too. Ability aside, can't imagine a recent Harvard graduate playing pro baseball rather than heading for Wall Street or a big name firm. Heck, too bad there aren't men period.
Thanks Captain Grant for your sacrifice. It is your sacrifice that we have and enjoy those many freedoms and liberties we have here in America. Rest in Peace Sir, may we Never Forget your Service and those serving today to defend and protect us here at home. God Bless.
Another wonderful program on a special day, thank you! The name loss for came from the press reports, which noted that the unit was battalion sized, and as always, it was just a simpler and more attractive to call it that.
That was an awesome man. That is what I felt when I joined the service in 1975. Even though the Vietnam War was over and citizens did not like the military back then, myself and my fellow Airman felt that we too owed this great Nation our lives. Thank You.
I had never heard of Captain Grant until now. Thanks H.G. As a proud U.S. NAVY veteran I salute Captain Grant on this Memorial day, 2022. Ten hut! Officer on Deck! 🇺🇸
I have a small book that belonged to my grandfather who served in the U.S. Army in WW-I, that was called, "The Lost Battalion", written by one of the men who were part of it. They were called "lost" because they were cut off from the main force. The book has a history of the battle, letters, and also poems. Very interesting.
What an inspirational story on this Memorial Day. This story will never be duplicated today because the current mentality is that money and fame trump God, country, honor, and patriotism. Pat Tillman was the last athlete I can remember that choose military service over money and stardom, I doubt there will be another. From the greatest generation to the most pathetic.
A stellar Memorial Day tribute; beautifully said, perfectly punctuated by that final line. One wonders: Does THG convey the Latin phrase via the perspective intended by Horace or Owen? (Or perhaps both?)
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Thank you (I guess) for making me look it up. Now I understand the OP’s question and your response. The Wife and I are taking flowers to the Cemetery on Friday.
Great episode. We hope you come back home again next year. We absolutely witnessed history first hand. Marcuss and the red flag caught everyone off guard. It was awesome and the Thunder Birds did one of the best displays ever, they came back several times. The only one I've witnessed close was the B2 the first time, scarred the crap out of everyone one. You might have to make a video about great Swedish racing drivers after this.
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There are so many stories like Eddie Grant's that it would be impossible to tell them all. But by telling just one makes today a very meaningful. I salute you for giving us this story on Memorial Day.
I agree.
More stories of our WWI heros should be told.
I wish stories like this would be taught in schools so kids would understand the cost of freedom we enjoy, and the high ideals we should strive for.
The schools hate men like Eddie Grant. Him and the America he fought for. They are Marxist Swine
So very well put!!!🙏👍👻
.Some animals are more equal than others..
Absolutely 💯
Rest assured my Friend, I tell my 3 boys. I also tell them the liberal BS taught in school is often a Lie. Parents everywhere teach their kids the truth. We will not forget.
As a boy I never missed a chance for my grandfather to tell me about his actions in WWI. Those men have mostly been forgotten, overshadowed by WWII. But I remember, and my grandkids will too. Thanks History Guy!
I'm with you! Some have not forgotten, however generalized. ALL who died...
I never heard my grandfather talk about WWI. His younger son, I called him Dad, didn't talk very much about his service in WWII. I never heard my uncle talk about WWII, but Dad told me that my uncle was haunted by his experiences flying a torpedo plane from an aircraft carrier and wondering how many men he had killed, how hard it was to find his way back to the carrier at night under radio silence in the days before GPS and cellphones. And their cousin who got shot down, taken prisoner, the ship he was on when he was getting relocated got torpedoed and how he survived. Dad did say a little about being on a minesweeper clearing a path for landing craft on D Day. And picking up bodies in the English Channel. A mine being detonated setting off an acoustic mine closer to his ship. Mud, seaweed, bodies everywhere.
I graduated high school in the early 70's. I have only one eye so I was not subject to the draft. But I knew a couple of guys that came home in a box. One was missing for over 30 years before he was buried, with honors. His parents were already dead when Danny's remains came home.
My grandfather served in WWI in trenches in France. I never heard even one story of his experiences. Lots of veterans don't talk about war to civilians, we can never understand. War sucks. Being a veteran should be a prerequisite for being a politician. Better yet, no war, no need for veterans.
"...You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope one day you'll join us, and the world can live as one..." John Lennon
A very fitting tribute to Edward Grant and to all veterans who have served. Thank you veterans and thank you Lance!
Beautiful quote at the end. Thank you HG
I have found two ww1 soldiers buried at our local Cemetery. Pvt. Harry Meyers. Cpl. Fred Norton. I have found their obituaries. Good men who died overseas. Norton died six weeks before the war ended in battle. He went over the top three times. He was a store clerk who volunteered. Meyers died while stationed in Germany in 1919 after the war had ended. He was a farm boy. He may have died from influenza. He was buried in Germany and his body was returned to the USA in the 20s.
Thank you caring and for sharing
May we all put our hotdogs down today and take a moment to recognize why we celebrate Memorial Day. We’re able to do what we can do because of their sacrifice. RIP Eddie Grant and to all those that gave themselves for us.
Yes, we have to remember. Hopefully people who lived during the wars were involved in, are being told to the youth of today. So many are unaware of what WW2, Korean war and the Vietnam War was for.. Even if don't believe in any of these wars, men fought and died, many of these men believed they were fighting for our country. They need to know: WW2 was about nazism and the two were about stopping communism. Many of our youth think communism is okay, but need to know men died because of communism and nazism.
Well stated.
That last quote, my eyes, I don't know must be dusty in here or something. Hits me in the feels.
I love your comment. it's ok to cry. the men and women who gave all deserve every tear you shed on their behalf.
really funny comment though. made me laugh out loud. we need soldiers like you in the human race to lighten our hearts when things seem overwhelming.
have a good cry and keep us laughing my fellow American!
@@pearlzie9118 thanks. I love Americans, but I'm Canadian.
A heartfelt thanks for sharing Capt Grant's story. In 33 years of service in two branches (USMC & USAF) I have lost several friends and a number of other comrades both in combat and while simply doing their duty otherwise. May we never forget the cost of freedom.
"I believe there is no greater duty that I owe for being that which I am- an American citizen"
- Edward Grant
That my friend is very powerful
Thanks to all those veterans, and to those that have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Lest We Forget... Thanks to our Brothers in Arms...US and ANZAC forces... always ready to defend freedom... Bare any Burden in the protection of Liberty.
One of your best! “History, worth remembering.”
Veterans. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
Thank you for your service!🇺🇲
We are stronger,safer, better off thanks to the courage of those who were and are willing to lay down their lives so others may live ...God bless America
What a wonderful story. Thank you for presenting this to your subscribers. My father was the Battalion aid surgeon who landed 2nd wave at Omaha Beach and cared for the wounded. He was awarded a Silver star.
Lance, thank you for such a touching lesson of heroism, in such a time of need. You could never expect any of today's baseball stars to enlist should the need arrive. Having served 20 years in the Marines, from 94-14, today is a solem day for me, as I remember several friends who gave their all when called upon. May all our fallen rest easy knowing the torch is passed to their fellow patriots.
Memorial Day is HUGE! Absolutely.
OK. Thanks THG. My Grandfather served, My Great Grandfather served. My son serves now. Thankfully none of them have had to give The Last Full Measure. I thank all of those who have.
Today's story of Eddie Grant is a fitting tribute to those who have served our country, mostly selflessly. My Great-Uncle served in France and took part in the 'Battle of the Argonne Wood' as he called it, though he rarely ever spoke of it. God rest their eternal souls.
The quote at the end is one of the earliest lessons I learned concerning citizenship. I was born during WWII and taught that every citizen owes a duty to the country in exchange for the freedom we have here. That lesson seems to have been lost over the years.
As a boy I walked through the forest in France I remember running up and down the bomb craters one after another I didn’t realize then that I was running over a battle field that so many men lost their life’s. I was just a boy having fun while my grandparents was walking where friends and family lost their life’s. I am humbled now knowing the history. The carnage that took place. I’ll going back and going to pay my respects. And thank the boys that never grew old. Thank you for all you do. I raise my glass high today for the ones that didn’t grow old. May they Rest In Peace
As many fascinating corners of history you covered, I think this will become one of my all time favorites. Not just Mr. Grant's life but you touched on so many important topics (to me, anyway) in one short video and so smoothly done I am really impressed. Like Grant, you are a class act, Lance.
My favorite THG episodes are the ones that highlight a single, remarkable individual. None have been finer than this one.
From a veteran and a cousin to a Marine pilot lost in Viet Nam, thank you.
Perfect remembrance for Memorial Day. The last 2 years has been tough on all of us. Sometimes we forget this country was built by people like Eddie Grant.
Our nation stands on the shoulders of giants , men like officer Grant
Maybe someone should show this video to the current manager of the Giants.
Thank you to any and all veterans who served who may be reading this comment.
You're welcome sir
A toast: To absent comrades and fallen friends, fair winds and following seas, my brothers and sisters, till we meet again on the gold-paved streets to share the watch again.
Thanks for your service Shipmate. OS1(SW/AW) USN Retired here..
When you hear the term "Hero" this is the kind of man that the word is reserved for.
A salute to all veterans on this Memorial Day. Thank you for your service.
I’ve spent all morning searching for records or pictures of my grandpas uncle, who was drafted and served in world war 2. As part of a truly and deeply proud heritage of Germans coming to America as early Wisconsin settlers, to becoming some of the first settlers in Iowa, and Nebraska, war was only part of the story. Growing a small town farm boy, hearing stories of this war from his uncle kept him entertained until they got electricity on the farm. He eventually went on to move around the US helping the grocery business under safeway opened around the south west. Settling eventually in northern nevada and himself building a farm house, I grew up hearing these stories and seeing beautiful drawing his uncle also made. My grandma still has his uniform In great condition and on that uniform is a bronze star for bravery. Supposedly just after Normandy his whole group was cut off briefly and held their position for several days behind enemy lines. He was supposedly apart of a tank demolition battalion and he really saw some ugly war. I don’t actually know what happened but the story was always told true, and with conviction. I’ve desperately tried to validate his uncles service and most Information sits behind a pay wall, but I’m hoping I can surprise him with documents and maybe even a story from a fellow serviceman. The uniform and medal I believe are all he has, but for all those who have these little stories that circulate around one another, history truly deserves to be remembered.
I am down with rual Wisconsin
Today is observed Memorial Day and traditional Memorial Day. As Lance pointed out, they both fall on the same day this year. My Dad was so proud that he was born on Memorial Day and was piqued about the law that changed the observed date. My Dad would have been 99 years old today. Although Dad didn't die in battle or even in service, Memorial Day holds extra significance for me.
Thank you sir for your hard work providing us with high-quality education and entertainment several days a week, week after week.
It is inspiring to see celebrated people giving up their lives of peace and safety to serve this country. We are in awe of the sacrifice, but the unknown and unheralded soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen deserve our respect and we need to honor their sacrifice as well. My Dad and several of my uncles served in WWII. I had the honor of being a part of the people who updated and restored the WWI Memorial in Kansas City, MO. As far as I know, it is the first, and I think only, memorial in the US to the WWI veterans.
General Milley, “Send in the Pansies”
Eddy seemed like a cool person I'd love to have met him, what motivation and drive! Glad to remember him on this day, nice job HG!
America loves baseball and heros Here was a man who was both in one humble and fearless package
Thank you. As a Persian Gulf vet I didn't know about him but I will never forget him or you for pointing him out. God bless you and GOD BLESS AMERICA
I just sent this to my son who played collegiate baseball, graduated magma cum laude in Finance, followed by 5 years of minor league baseball, and three more years to earn two Master’s degrees. Because of Edward Grant and others like him, our son lives on to gain by his experiences and education with a job he loves. Many heartfelt thanks to those family members who felt the pain of losing their son, brother, father in the wars that allow us our freedom.
A prayer ……. May we always try to be worthy of our children’s sacrifices !
I saw his memorial a couple of years ago at the stadium in San Francisco California but never realized what his backstory really was untill now watching this episode. Thak you for taking the time to scare his story and about his ultimate sacrifice to our country! A disabled US Army Veteran.
That is a reproduction of the original plaque.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel can you please reserch Eugene Gutierrez.
He is a 100 Year old marine .
That was in the devil's brigade.WW2
Still around and a walking history treasure....
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel 👍😃
Thank you Captain Grant for your service and sacrifice, but mostly for your example.
History Guy, you deserve a place in history along with all these men and women you tell us about. You bring them to life like a favorite son telling the exploits, adventures , struggles and sacrifices of a beloved father.
Thank you for this memorial day presentation. Kept me in grateful tears the whole time.
I salute you History Guy. You are a true human being invested in our story and faithfully doing your part to keep us in remembrance of those who gave all so that we can eat chips and salsa. Sadly , these days I feel more and more we do not deserve the land we walk on and do not honor those who left it to us.
Have a wonderful day History Guy
I have a good friend who is a distant relative of Major Charles Whittlesey, same last name even, and he turned me on to the Lost Battalion movie with Rick Schroeder, which I thought was very well done. However I did not know about Captain Eddie Grant and the rescue attempts, so thank you for that, THG! Everyone have a nice Memorial Day, and reflect on the service of our Veterans.
In the movie the attempts by 2 pilots to help was shown, the 2 pilots will killed in the attempt and both received the Medal of Honor. Grant was in the relief force whose bravery in the siege story is overlooked which is why Grant's story (and many other just as deserving stories) are rarely told and are often forgotten.
I celebrate my soldier, Private James, killed during a night tactical road march. We were going northwest from the port of Dammam to the forward areas, a thinly spread Egyptian Infantry Division in defensive positions between us and Saddam's Army. When the vehicle overturned killing him instantly we had been in country one week. When we deployed he had been married just two weeks. Not even married one month when he died. The newly wed, forever 22 years old, since December 1990. His wife was notified on Christmas Eve. . She was a German National, and being of German heritage myself, I know what Christmas Eve means (the most Holy Day to Germans of the entire Christmas season) you see on the Eve it is all about hope and the imminent birth of the Savior, awaiting the angels to tell the Shepherds. That Christmas heaven got one more Angel; Pvt James. A good soldier and only Child who was always obedient and of peace. I think he was the best man in our unit. He was following my orders when he died. Say what you want, war always takes the youngest and most promising. I often ponder what we have lost in all our conflicts, a cure for cancer, a new and better internal combustion engine, a peace that all will adhere to so we can beat our swords in to plowshares, or maybe a fine recipe worthy to be served to the Savior on his Birthday. Alas, we will never know. Only God knows. And God knowing what he knows, truly sees the tragedy. 32 years later I still have tears, so does his wife.
Thank you for sharing this story. It breaks my heart to think of all the fine young men who died because of war. I am so thankful for their sacrifice. They have helped create a safe country for our five young adult children to live in.
And I believed the SOB George Bush that Saddam had WMD - but he didn't. Bush should be tried for war crimes and for taking the life of the brave Private James.
For years I've told people that when looking at the pictures of dead bodies on a battlefield I see the ancestor of the person who was going to cure AIDS, or cancer, or create peace on earth, but none of that will happen because the person who was going to solve any one of those issues never got born because there lies their ancestor, their death forever stopping that from happening.
Saddam's large stock pile of Chemical Weapons, was actually taken across the border into Syria so they wouldn't be found. Do your homework, King Hussein of Jordan was his cousin, the weapons were there, and our Chemical Agent Alarms were going off constantly, it seems some Fighter Bomber actually bombed a cache of WMD and it went off. I and every soldier I know spent the night of January 17, 1991 in Mission Oriented Protective Posture IV. Longest I have ever been in a Gas mask. Sometimes I can still here those alarms going off: "Woop Woop Woop Gas!!! Gas!!! Gas!!!!" The President didn't take my soldier's life, it was another routine act of chance, but a very tragic act. I think in the hereafter nations will be held accountable for willful conflict.
A fitting tribute.
Take solace in knowing that war is in our nature - that it is inevitable - and that it has, does and always will, take the best, the most worthy - those who take personal responsibility for ensuring the safety of their friends and family.
The deaths of these boys and men (and increasingly girls and women) are a reminder of the fundamental truth of nature: that we are mortal and life is precarious and do must be cherished, not squandered on self-indulgence.
Thank you for your service and for honouring your duty - to bring as many of your charges home as possible and to always remember the sacrifice of those you could not.
Thank you for the lesson.
May all of our Fallen, Rest in Peace.
In my youth, I knew a man who had fought in the AEF. My dad was a veteran of Guadalcanal and New Georgia, but he looked up to the old guy, who was an amazing story teller, and just a good person through and through. My brother and I would cut his grass at my father's behest, and he'd tell us about the lovely French ladies, and Paris, before the 1920s.
Well done, well said!! Respect and gratitude to our fallen. God bless America!
Thank you for this story. Very inspiring. Young people can learn true leadership skills from men such as Eddie Grant.
Thank you, History Guy. A most appropriate story of valor and duty. Thanks to all our Veterans through the ages.
A friend of mine texted this to me today:
"Today is the most expensive Holiday that we enjoy, people paid for it with their lives." Totally loved this episode, never knew Eddie Grant, but I immediately shared the link to two of my friends who just happens to be Giants fans. And yes, it included the same friend that send me that text.
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Takes a heck of an impression for me to smash the like button on TH-cam. THG you’re a national treasure.
No greater love than a man lay down his life for another. Thank you Mr Grant
First lawyer I ever admired ...He was what AMERICAN meant !! Salute !
Truly a big leaguer worth remembering.
May God bless all the men of the 68 th medical regiment WW2. And my grandfather Pfc Allen, I will always remember you on this day!
thank you so much for this! it was very moving. men like Eddie Grant are true heroes. born to lead. that they have that it factor, that charisma that one does follow because of the great faith and commitment they have for a great cause.
My mom’s dad served in WW1. Dad and my 5 uncles plus 2 cousins served in WW2. Three of my aunts were in the WACs I had cousins that serve in Korea and Vietnam. Me an a couple of cousins served during the Cold War. Two of my three kids served in the military. In fact my ancestors served for freedom as far back as 1745.
What a perfect example of what exemplifies the American spirit. We all need a refresher course. Thank you.
This was an emotional and inspiring post. As many of your post are. Thank you.
I enjoy all of your episodes. I especially liked this one, particularly fitting Memorial Day.
May you forever be remembered and Rest In Peace
I thank you so much!!
Incredible story, not many can claim such bravery.
In the late 1950s, I lived on the corner of Nelson Avenue and the Edward L. Grant Highway, in the Bronx. I never knew how that wide avenue got its name. Now I do.
Wow! That hit me. I hoped he would survive. Really hoped, but heard where the history was going. So many brave men. Too many. Damn, I wish that plaque had been replaced. Thank you for telling the story. Thank you.
Hello mara
One commenter mentioned that a replacement plaque is now displayed in Oracle Park, the Giants' home in San Francisco.
simply a good fellow. look at his eyes in that first photograph . !
like blazing diamonds. stunning presentation in every way
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Could someone hand me a tissue, please!
I don't think any other THG videos have made me tear 😢 up like this one! Real great history to be remembered!
Thank you so much for telling the story of Capt Grant, it is one of self sacrifice, compassion, dedication and exemplary leadership, it is stories like this one that should be remembered and taught in schools as part of history classes, all to often in todays humdrum, nonstop lifestyle people don’t have the ‘time’ to learn about or comprehend the sacrifice that service personnel have, are and will make. Thank you again for sharing the story of Capt Grant. Lest We Forget, I salute all service personnel past,present and future, and in particular those that have or will pay the ultimate price for our freedoms. Regards from a United Kingdom 🇬🇧 veteran to all Americans everywhere. 👍🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴🇺🇦😀
Major Charles Whittlesey, commander of the lost battalion, would too become a casualty of the Battle of Argonne Forrest. Though not mortally wounded physically, he was mentally. After presiding as a pallbearer for the Unknown Soldier at Arlington national cemetery, he willed the German Commanders terms of surrender letter that he had kept to George McMurtry, his second in command at the battle and fellow Medal Of Honor Winner, and committed suicide on November 26th 1921.
Though he did not die in battle, he was no less a casualty of war than Edward Grant. That too deserves to be remembered.
That story told in this episode: th-cam.com/video/qAEDFsfHQfs/w-d-xo.html
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Thanks for the reply! I can say I have talked to the History Guy. I Love your channel. I missed that episode some how!!
My Great Grandfather, David Stout Taylor fought there with them and survived. He was not in the lost Battalion itself but one trying to reach them. I have his campaign ribbon. Are you also a collector like me? I see some nice pieces there always in the background.
Far from their land as they made their stand
They stood strong and the legend still lives on!
Yet another almost forgotten hero, in NZ and Australia we remember the fallen and survivors of war on April 25th, Anzac Day
Excellent reminder of why we have this day. Now I know of the sacrifice of E. Grant.
I appreciate all the detail and sentiment that you brought this important story.
What an amazing piece of US History, thank you.
Harvard Grant !! Classic.
wow. I've watched this one three times now!
best history guy ever!
The man talked about in this great video is forever immortalized here in my hometown of The Bronx, New York. Just north of Yankee Stadium is a roadway named The Edward L. Grant Highway. Yes, named for the Eddie Grant of WWI fame.
What Memorial Day is about to honor heroes like Eddie Grant !
That was one of your best!
Tom Hanks should do a movie about him. He deserves to be remembered. Thank you for introducing me to Eddie Grant
What a great tale about a great man this was a very educational and informative story that seems bigger than life I thoroughly enjoyed this tale keep bringing us these tales and thanks
I've never heard of Eddie Grant thanks for the story ,very moving !
I have been trying for months to sit down with older family members and get their stories. This July I'll be recording as much as they're willing to talk about, and I hope to get a lot more in the future. The History Guy has definitely been a big influence in getting me to actually care about the past. School did not imbue me with a love of history, but THG has.
Well done sir. Well done. We will remember them.
A most excellent program, sir. I did not know the story of Eddie Grant.
As a Phillies fan, I feel like there’s an opportunity here to recognize this guy. Maybe have a plaque on the concourse or something out on Ashburn Alley. It’s a big enough stadium. They could do it. They should do it.
As a Vietnam Veteran, thank you so much for this tribute.
The only grandfather I knew fought in WWI; my father in WWII. I thank you HG for this tribute, and bow my head to the millions of all nations who gave their lives for our world's betterment. Amen.
Too bad there aren’t more like him in sports these days. Good natured, patriotic, selfless
@ B T Too bad there aren't more like him coming out of Harvard, too. Ability aside, can't imagine a recent Harvard graduate playing pro baseball rather than heading for Wall Street or a big name firm. Heck, too bad there aren't men period.
You can add Pat Tillman to the short list of true Americans who gave up their sports career and millions of dollars to serve and die for our country.
This was perfect for Memorial Day.
Hello Elizabeth
Outstanding video 1 big thumbs up
Thanks Captain Grant for your sacrifice. It is your sacrifice that we have and enjoy those many freedoms and liberties we have here in America. Rest in Peace Sir, may we Never Forget your Service and those serving today to defend and protect us here at home. God Bless.
Thank you for not letting us forget.
Another wonderful program on a special day, thank you! The name loss for came from the press reports, which noted that the unit was battalion sized, and as always, it was just a simpler and more attractive to call it that.
That was an awesome man. That is what I felt when I joined the service in 1975. Even though the Vietnam War was over and citizens did not like the military back then, myself and my fellow Airman felt that we too owed this great Nation our lives. Thank You.
I had never heard of Captain Grant until now. Thanks H.G.
As a proud U.S. NAVY veteran I salute Captain Grant on this Memorial day, 2022. Ten hut! Officer on Deck! 🇺🇸
I have a small book that belonged to my grandfather who served in the U.S. Army in WW-I, that was called, "The Lost Battalion", written by one of the men who were part of it. They were called "lost" because they were cut off from the main force. The book has a history of the battle, letters, and also poems. Very interesting.
Who was the author, please?
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Thank You, Mr. History Guy!!
What an inspirational story on this Memorial Day. This story will never be duplicated today because the current mentality is that money and fame trump God, country, honor, and patriotism. Pat Tillman was the last athlete I can remember that choose military service over money and stardom, I doubt there will be another. From the greatest generation to the most pathetic.
A stellar Memorial Day tribute; beautifully said, perfectly punctuated by that final line. One wonders: Does THG convey the Latin phrase via the perspective intended by Horace or Owen? (Or perhaps both?)
Some of both I would say. I honor his sacrifice, I mourn his loss.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Thank you (I guess) for making me look it up. Now I understand the OP’s question and your response. The Wife and I are taking flowers to the Cemetery on Friday.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Gratias tibi ago! :) You are a national treasure.
Great episode. We hope you come back home again next year. We absolutely witnessed history first hand. Marcuss and the red flag caught everyone off guard. It was awesome and the Thunder Birds did one of the best displays ever, they came back several times. The only one I've witnessed close was the B2 the first time, scarred the crap out of everyone one. You might have to make a video about great Swedish racing drivers after this.
THANK YOU FOR THIS GREAT STORY A TRUE HERO TO BE REMEMBERED.