Brutal Winter Combat Deep in North Korea | Battle of Chosin Reservoir | Watson Crumbie Jr.

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  • @americanveteranscenter
    @americanveteranscenter  ปีที่แล้ว +27

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  • @knowyourrights9793
    @knowyourrights9793 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    This Amazing Brave HERO,
    *Watson Crumbie Jr.*
    Sadly Passed Away on
    Feb. 14, 2023 aged 97.
    *RIP* *Mr.* *Crumbie*

  • @YouveBeenMiddled
    @YouveBeenMiddled ปีที่แล้ว +191

    The greatest generation is almost gone. Strive to keep their values and memories alive.

    • @Cosmic_Nomad
      @Cosmic_Nomad ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Trying to

    • @kathymacellis9478
      @kathymacellis9478 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      My dad, a WWII and Korean War veteran, just passed away a couple of weeks ago. I'm devastated. 😢

    • @matthewmccutchen1524
      @matthewmccutchen1524 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@kathymacellis9478 May God grant him eternal rest. God bless

    • @kathymacellis9478
      @kathymacellis9478 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@matthewmccutchen1524 Thank you so much. Father's Day will be hard , I think .

    • @craigfinno551
      @craigfinno551 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Especially their values

  • @BlueWaterSTAX
    @BlueWaterSTAX ปีที่แล้ว +98

    The Chosin few. Sent chills down my spine. God Bless all our Veterans. Hopefully we never have to fight the Chinese again.

    • @tituscelani5546
      @tituscelani5546 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed!

    • @sgtstedanko7186
      @sgtstedanko7186 ปีที่แล้ว

      We will. Because our Rothschild overlords will make sure of it. It's the end game for the NWO

    • @pmccoy8924
      @pmccoy8924 ปีที่แล้ว

      Current trajectory and "leadership' has US troops fighting Russia/China/Iran/NK against the "free" world on the horizon. Hope to God I am wrong. Would be like WW1. Take anyone and everyone. 18-50 years old. Lawyers to grocery baggers. Korean war and Vietnam were thanks to Russia and it's spread of communism. Japan could be lumped in there too because China wasn't commie until they occupied. What a mess.

    • @Randomyoutubecommenter
      @Randomyoutubecommenter ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Its inevitable, with the country in a downward spiral theyre gonna want to take their opportunity. Wether its this generation, or the next, or the one after that. Something will happen, it always does.

    • @doug1863
      @doug1863 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Talk to China Joe Brandon about that

  • @ED-ti5tc
    @ED-ti5tc ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Thank you for your service!You are an American Hero!

  • @Nick9Three
    @Nick9Three ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This man is incredible. I could listen to him talk all day. What an amazing life, 7 battles and no injuries, and lived to 100 years old. Absolutely spectacular. Thank you for your service and thank you American Veterans Service for helping tell these stories.

  • @tommychew6544
    @tommychew6544 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    I was a Marine myself and meant another much older Marine from this area, sorry to say he passed away several years ago. The brotherhood of Marines even compared from the 50's to the 80's still hadn't changed. I miss getting to talk to him, he wouldn't give up much information from back then and I never probed for more, I understood times were different back then and yet still the same today. Some people just can't go into their experience, and I understood. Men like this Marines telling means the world to me, what they hold back from telling is 3/4 of the story. Whomever coined the phrase "War Is Hell" hit it on the money!

    • @The-Shadow-Realm
      @The-Shadow-Realm ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The man who coined the phrase “War is Hell” (which is part of a longer quote), is actually a historical hero in my branch of service, and the Commanding General my Great Great Great Grandfather served under: US (Union) Army Major General William Tecumseh Sherman.

    • @finddeniro
      @finddeniro 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@The-Shadow-Realm.Franklin Park Speed...I have a several Ewing s and Smiths ..Stay Blessed.

  • @TheGainfather
    @TheGainfather ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I could listen to him speak for hours. What a incredible man. A true hero.

  • @CarlosGarcia-xi2gj
    @CarlosGarcia-xi2gj ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Sir consider yourself lucky to survived all those battles to tell your story to the public. God blessed you..

  • @terrillroot9994
    @terrillroot9994 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The greatest generation will never truly be gone so long as we remember what they did for every single one of us! Nothing could repay them, nor would they have expected anything- that’s true patriotism! I thank God every day that such men and women lived!! ❤

  • @richardthornhill4630
    @richardthornhill4630 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

  • @jerryhammack1318
    @jerryhammack1318 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My first duty station was Camp Howze South Korea 44th Engineer battalion. I saw the bunkers they destroyed. Entire forests blow away and the ground covered in bullets and shrapnel! Brutal fighting by those brave men. My deepest respect for these men in arctic conditions . And the wrong field equipment and uniforms. Broken Hearted Warriors at the Breach! 1993-1994 A company Hemett driver Jerry Hammack . Bless those who fought and died in that frozen hell!

  • @Pastrychef90210
    @Pastrychef90210 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    My late uncle Tony told me the same story. It’s identical to what this gentleman is saying. The landing with Chesty Puller at Incheon, the thought that the war was over and random dead Chinese soldiers. Washington told them that they were Koreans so they continued to travel north. He was staring into China when the attack happened. And the temperature wasn’t an exaggeration. Men froze to death and Tony used them as sandbags. They had to pee on their rifles to use them. His wife was pregnant with twins. He prayed to live through it. When it was all said and done, he walked over 70 miles with frozen feet.

    • @c3bhm
      @c3bhm ปีที่แล้ว +4

      The clothing, equipment, and food that they had back then was so low-tech...miserable.

    • @nifushu5758
      @nifushu5758 ปีที่แล้ว

      tr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BCrk_Tugay%C4%B1#/media/Dosya%3AWaltonWalker%26TahsinYazici.jpg
      İn the kunuri war Turkish brigate hold the chinese for 3 days. They run out of ammunition in early first day. They spent two days with bayonet battles and ammunition collected from the enemy. Chinese couldnt capture the mountain passes. İn this time all Un brigades was able to retreat to southern korea.Turkish troops suffered their greatest losses in this region. After the kunuri battles. the ceremony organized by the UN command. This picture of the medal given to the Turkish general for their high achievements.

    • @nifushu5758
      @nifushu5758 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      İn this ceremony Douglas MacArthur said, "The heroic battles of the Turks made it possible for the United Nations Forces to withdraw safely to new defense lines."

    • @cosmicallyderived
      @cosmicallyderived 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow were the Turks really there too? Amazing

    • @Pastrychef90210
      @Pastrychef90210 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cosmicallyderived according to what I was told by my uncle, yes. I think he said Australians too.

  • @thomasfx3190
    @thomasfx3190 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    SGT Crumbie, you sir are a badass. I’m sorry you had to live through that, but I’m proud to be your fellow Red Leg!

    • @to8860
      @to8860 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Can you imagine kids today dealing with this?!!

    • @ericmckinley7985
      @ericmckinley7985 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@to8860 i don't know, ask them in Donetsk.

    • @drown_n
      @drown_n ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ericmckinley7985 HAHAHHA gotteem

    • @michaelt2596
      @michaelt2596 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ssgt

  • @charlesmiddleton3247
    @charlesmiddleton3247 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A Big Semper Fi to this outstanding veteran and a Thank You to him and his family! He's hanging out with all of his buddies in his new life of eternity. I hope he greets me when my time comes... From a Vietnam Era Marine Corps veteran.

  • @randallpinkfloyd7225
    @randallpinkfloyd7225 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for your service. You sir, are a true American Hero! You served with honor. My father was a Korean War Veteran, and those who served have a special place in my heart.

    • @nifushu5758
      @nifushu5758 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes even the toughest heroes need rescuing somewhere. For these situations: Turkish Armed Forces🇹🇷🇺🇳

  • @JLB456
    @JLB456 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for ALL your sacrifices and your service sir.

  • @ocularpressure4558
    @ocularpressure4558 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for your service, sir

  • @CausticPuffin
    @CausticPuffin ปีที่แล้ว +8

    “I did my duty and I did everything I was asked to do.”
    Discipline- the instant willingness and obedience to execute all orders.

  • @sanghyunkang-m3o
    @sanghyunkang-m3o 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Than you for your service. I am a Korean who was born in 1987. My generation didn’t experience the war but I try to find more interviews form you Veterans. always I have remind that freedom is not free. again thank you for your service. take care and wish you and your family good health ❤

  • @chillis28
    @chillis28 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Much respect Sir!

  • @DanielBoyle-m6t
    @DanielBoyle-m6t ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow, 97 years old, we love all you old salts. Amazing how well spoken you are leatherneck. Thank you for your service. Great video. Semper Fi Marine!!

  • @brianbrachel4871
    @brianbrachel4871 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God bless you sir and thank you for your service.

  • @Gamecocks101
    @Gamecocks101 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Seven battles and no injuries. Dang

    • @bibekjung7404
      @bibekjung7404 ปีที่แล้ว

      ALMIGHTY God KABIR 🙏🙏--..

    • @Hawaiianjim69
      @Hawaiianjim69 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Mental scars for life afterwards I'll bet... Semper Fi Sgt crumbie rest in peace 🙏

    • @Gamecocks101
      @Gamecocks101 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hawaiianjim69 absolutely

    • @johnserafinko130
      @johnserafinko130 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The first response from ALL should be “Thank you for your service to our country” 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @theamerican-fm2im
      @theamerican-fm2im ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Seven battles no wounds .. no weapon formed against him would prosper

  • @Leonbergerss
    @Leonbergerss ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you Devil Dog , Semper Fi. You are a true American Hero 🇺🇸

  • @sirtango1
    @sirtango1 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I know a Pastor Arnold Murray was a member of the Chosin Few. I heard him speak briefly a couple of times about his experiences after the chinese poured across the border. Our thoughts and prayers are with these men! Thank you for your service just doesn’t seen anywhere near adequate!

  • @dwaynekoblitz6032
    @dwaynekoblitz6032 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another true American hero. God bless you sir! God bless all of our veteran warriors. Thank you for your heroic service. We owe you everything.

  • @DRFelGood
    @DRFelGood ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thank you for your service, courage and sacrifice 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @JEM133
    @JEM133 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hats off to you sir,,,,
    My dad was on the same invasion plan as you,1st Marines.Inchon to frozen Chosin. Actually you were all 10 corps.
    GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

  • @shirleyle3931
    @shirleyle3931 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My father and uncle's were in Korea and at Thanksgiving I eavesdropped the adult table and heard tales I've never forgotten.

  • @yjseo1524
    @yjseo1524 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a true hero. 🙏 I’m in the Recon unit and sending my deepest respect and gratitude to all the brave heroes who fought for my country S.Korea. Your blood and sweat is what defended freedom in this land. I’m deeply grateful for all the sacrifices you made. Without you, our country would’ve never existed.
    RIP Mr. Watson Crumble Jr. 🫡

  • @RacerX1971
    @RacerX1971 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The toehold he was referring to was Pusan. I was station in Osan AFB in 1984. He is a good story teller and thank you for your service

  • @fazole
    @fazole ปีที่แล้ว +85

    The Korean War is badly overlooked and unreported. No Private Ryan, No Band of Brothers films for Korean War vets. Why? Vietnam was addressed finally, but not Korea? It's actually disrespectful, imo. Pork Chop Hill was probably the last film covering US ground forces in Korea. South Korea and even China have made many films on it.

    • @LicardoDeBousee
      @LicardoDeBousee ปีที่แล้ว +8

      There’s “Devotion”, that newer one that came out recently about the first black navy aviator who served in Korea. I haven’t seen it yet but I heard it was pretty good. But nonetheless I agree, there need to be more miniseries and movies about the Korean War. I have a great uncle, Sam, who was and army infantry sergeant in a bazooka squad. I never met him because he died when I was little, but he was a good man who worked hard all his life after the service/war and my dad talked about him like another father figure.

    • @joeswansonthesimphunter2612
      @joeswansonthesimphunter2612 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@LicardoDeBousee the only other piece of media about the korean war i can think of is M*A*S*H, but even then it’s so under spoken about it’s saddening. but yes i saw Devotion, it’s not so much about the combat aspect of the Korean War, but more about the emotional battle during the Korean War, and in my opinion it was a good movie

    • @erikgothberg8078
      @erikgothberg8078 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I agree, personally I think that Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg should make a series about the Korean War, as they did with WW2 in Band of Brothers and the Pacific

    • @peaceonearth351
      @peaceonearth351 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      They call the Korean War "The Forgotten War".

    • @titaniumskunkogkush4365
      @titaniumskunkogkush4365 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ​@@peaceonearth351 for good reason. It was a war that demonstrated the resolve of the people in Asia. America wants to forget that war. Now Joe wants another Korea war.
      Might I remind you that China is not the same China back then militarily power wise.

  • @Steven-c3n3m
    @Steven-c3n3m 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sorry to hear Watson Crumby Jr. passed away. I appreciate his service to our Country. He is a hero like my late Uncle Dave and a friend I knew named Bob. All 3 men were there in the Chosin Reservoir and all saw action. What was a amazing is that all 3 men made it home ! Many were not as fortunate. God bless them all !!❤

  • @andreholmlund1981
    @andreholmlund1981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sir for your service. Semper Fidelis

  • @Native_love
    @Native_love ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a brave hero! RIP Marine! You are a true hero!

  • @mmddmm553
    @mmddmm553 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Semper Fi my Brother nothing but respect for you .

  • @emilyhorak5651
    @emilyhorak5651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank You for your Service, God Bless

  • @senkim7260
    @senkim7260 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for helping South Korea. Thanks to their very hard Battle of Chosin Reservoir, they were able to inflict devastating damage on the Chinese elite forces who launched a surprise attack, which bought them time to save 100,000 civilians from the evacuation of Heungnam. Thanks again. I think you are a true hero.

    • @silentwatcher1455
      @silentwatcher1455 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Chinese inflict them with extreme losses. That's why they are withdrawing to safety.

    • @nifushu5758
      @nifushu5758 ปีที่แล้ว

      tr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BCrk_Tugay%C4%B1#/media/Dosya%3AWaltonWalker%26TahsinYazici.jpg
      İn the kunu-ri (chosin) battles after the main-UN-line broken Turkish brigate hold the chinese for 3 days. Turkish brigade run out of ammunition in early first day. 5000 Turks spent two days with bayonet battles and ammunition collected from the enemy. Chinese couldnt capture the mountain passes and couldnt surround all UN forces. İn this 3 days all Un forces was able to retreat to southern chosin area.Turkish troops suffered their greatest losses in this region. After the kunuri(chosin) battles the ceremony (picture) organized by the UN command. This picture of the medal given to the Turkish general Tahsin Yazıcı for their high achievements. İn this ceremony (UN forces commander in chief) Douglas MacArthur said, "The heroic battles of the Turks made it possible for the United Nations Forces to withdraw safely to new defense lines."

    • @rexaly875
      @rexaly875 ปีที่แล้ว

      U just know 0 history lol

  • @EDINTHEWIND
    @EDINTHEWIND ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was in Korea in the late 80’s at Camp Greaves. I remember night ambushes when it was -50. It’s brutal cold there in the winter and hot in the summer. Ooh and it super wet in the spring monsoon.

  • @RelixAz
    @RelixAz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for recording this and sharing it. He may not think of himself as a hero but I do

  • @kentcrawford7080
    @kentcrawford7080 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for your service

  • @baileybrewer1172
    @baileybrewer1172 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sad to read that he passed in February. Thanks very much for your service Mr. Crumbie, may you rest in eternal peace.

  • @jdenmark1287
    @jdenmark1287 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Richard J Whitworth Sr, 1930-2012, USMC, 1950-1954, served with the Fifth and Seventh Marines, two Purple Hearts, from Inchon through Chosin Reservoir and beyond.
    He and his best friend, Denny Pendergast, accidentally ended up on the same landing craft on September 15th, 1950 during the landing at Inchon. It was their 20th birthday too. They had one other classmate, Raymond Johnson, serve the entire campaign too. All three survived. All with severe PTSD they overcame on their own. All with families and careers.
    RIP Marines.

  • @joelpierce3940
    @joelpierce3940 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, Sir! I hope we are worthy of your sacrifice.

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You did what you had to do !
    Thanks

  • @AlexNH56
    @AlexNH56 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Dude I know this dude hates the current state of this country

  • @SuperSammyj14
    @SuperSammyj14 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for your service and rest easy Sir
    Semper Fidelis

  • @williammccormick966
    @williammccormick966 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your service sir ❤

  • @curtistignor3966
    @curtistignor3966 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Saluting you sir. God bless you. Thank you for our freedom.

  • @SpicyLunarDust
    @SpicyLunarDust ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a fellow Marine, I would give anything to buy this Devil Dog a coffee. And just listen.

  • @garymckee8857
    @garymckee8857 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I glad you got his story before he passed away.
    SEMPER FIDELIS.

  • @gunnarr9882
    @gunnarr9882 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    These guys are great. My dad flew an RF-86F there, taking pictures.

  • @austinferguson8879
    @austinferguson8879 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow just wow bro, my grandpa was a Korea vet he went over 55 years without talking in detail about it. I wish I knew before he passed but I would never dare ask him about those things he saw

  • @aegontargaryen9322
    @aegontargaryen9322 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Much respect to you sir .

  • @robertgreen2658
    @robertgreen2658 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    My Dad was in 1st marine division. The heart of American patriot a American warrior CAN NOT BE MATCHED by anyone or army or country or domestic enemy. GOD IS ALWAYS WITH THE RIGHTEOUS we will always serve him Always

  • @edaddylongsnake
    @edaddylongsnake ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My best friends grandpa was a tanker in Korea, only thing he EVER told my buddies mom (one time) was that he opened the hatch, looked around and they were surrounded. And said “it was a long night” and closed the hatch back up.

  • @ericfrantzen2516
    @ericfrantzen2516 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for Your Service and Bravery, Sir

  • @mitchellculberson9336
    @mitchellculberson9336 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your service to a FREE and grateful nation.

  • @emmanuelawosusi2365
    @emmanuelawosusi2365 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video

  • @emmanuelawosusi2365
    @emmanuelawosusi2365 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the channel

  • @robertlawson9732
    @robertlawson9732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your service. You and my dad are my Hero.

  • @tommierios6518
    @tommierios6518 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Korea does get very cold. Much respect to you, sir. Thank you.

  • @dancemunki
    @dancemunki 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dug out Doug was a military genius. That Incheon landing was a stroke of genius.

  • @fazole
    @fazole ปีที่แล้ว +10

    There is an excellent documentary called Fire and Ice on the Chosin battle. Horrible went those men went through. Like an American version of the German experience at Stalingrad but the Americans got out!

    • @ericmckinley7985
      @ericmckinley7985 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      No, the American Stalingrad would be Aachen or Manila.

  • @MichaelGalt
    @MichaelGalt ปีที่แล้ว

    Just signed up on Patreon. These interviews are priceless. Keep up the great work!

  • @mikeblankenship7930
    @mikeblankenship7930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dad was there. 1st Marines. He also served in WW2 in Pelelui anong other battles.

  • @skimmer8774
    @skimmer8774 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At least a legend. No purple heart is a good thing. Two wars is way more than I would do. Thank you for your story and the freedoms my family enjoys. USAF ( Skimmer) ret.

  • @joelpierce3940
    @joelpierce3940 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My late friend, Ken Slade, fought at the Frozen Chosen. He said he has never been so cold in his life.

  • @kdog543
    @kdog543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for your service.🗡🦅🇺🇲

  • @Theblackchromatic
    @Theblackchromatic ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My great uncle was a marine in this battle - Joe Ollerenshaw from Livingston NJ

  • @bruh1077
    @bruh1077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is a national treasure!

  • @miltonhollis703
    @miltonhollis703 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Staff Sergeant Honorable Crumble
    Your Heath looks good, your mind
    Is like a Steel Trapp, and at 78, I can't
    Compete with you....Yes, you're still a
    Big Hero in my Book"

    • @larryb982
      @larryb982 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He has passed away.

  • @thegreenman2030
    @thegreenman2030 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I will probably take some crap for this but the difference in humility between the Korean and Vietnam vets as compared to some (not all) of todays vets of my age group (Gen x) is so very different. I guess technically and ease of life in modern day America has a big role to play in it as well.
    God bless this man and all that perished in all the wars fighting for America.

  • @haroldmclean3755
    @haroldmclean3755 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good on Ya Mate 👍 Respect

  • @johnmarlin4661
    @johnmarlin4661 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never Forget !!!

  • @jlyle51
    @jlyle51 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a friend that was in ,Korea. He and one other man in his group survived. And both of them got purple hearts.

  • @wildcat8598
    @wildcat8598 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Tha k you Sir and I’m sorry my generation has met the country get to where it is today when your generation did everything to make this place the greatest country on earth. I can only imagine how it must feel for real Men like this gentleman seeing the world the way it is today.

  • @lottolinks6394
    @lottolinks6394 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love these !

  • @peterloo3136
    @peterloo3136 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the content!

  • @mrc4912
    @mrc4912 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A dear family friend was there and he said it was so cold in the Winter that the gasoline froze up in the lines of the heaters for the tents the GIs slept in (around minus 40 degrees). And in the Summer, it got up to close to 120 degrees.

    • @andrewcastillo9558
      @andrewcastillo9558 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My grandpa served in korea as an infantry man. Thats all he talked about from what my mom says. How cold it was. Same with my childhood friends grandpa. Talked about how cold it was and refused to eat rice since 1953.

  • @ramccall
    @ramccall ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My grandfather was 101st and part of this battle, he never talked about it. Only thing he would say is that the thing that saved him from freezing was his whiskey

  • @jongriggs85
    @jongriggs85 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if he’s from St Louis. I believe I’ve met this hero before and he is a hero bc he kept other men alive in a real war in a real battle.

  • @mostlyshorts7462
    @mostlyshorts7462 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U.S marines , single handedly paved South Korea as we know it today , True Americans 🇺🇸❤️ most others in this world dont understand what we have done for them

  • @chanalex8358
    @chanalex8358 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a Chinese , good to see this interview.

  • @stand4truth44
    @stand4truth44 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This man is definitely a HERO!!
    Where's his metals?!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

  • @AussieStandsWithRussia
    @AussieStandsWithRussia ปีที่แล้ว +1

    General Hackworth wrote a fantastic book about the battle in Korea called “about face”

  • @robwilson4948
    @robwilson4948 ปีที่แล้ว

    God Bless you sir

  • @mgunny05
    @mgunny05 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A STUD….a young Marine that did his duty and fought like hell for his fellow Marines….humble but STILL a HERO in my book! Semper Fi SSgt, Semper Fi.

  • @unbearifiedbear1885
    @unbearifiedbear1885 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Yeah, Purple Heart is probably one of those accolades you'd rather _not_ receive, tbh...

  • @MikeBison_
    @MikeBison_ ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh I’m definitely certain there’s a debate to be had about whether the T-34-85 was superior or not to the M46

  • @BurtSampson
    @BurtSampson ปีที่แล้ว +1

    some type of legend indeed

  • @vernongandy9026
    @vernongandy9026 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great man! The armed forces should be using these soldiers to help them survive. I don't think we are done with our old enemy.

  • @poormansgunz8032
    @poormansgunz8032 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing man! Semper Fidelis! 0811

  • @trebopp5367
    @trebopp5367 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Long love you soldier ❤ may you rest in peace.

  • @larryb982
    @larryb982 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    May he rest in peace.

  • @elaynameeks8082
    @elaynameeks8082 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Incredible solder but even more incredible is how sharp this man is at his age

  • @Ronald-hx6zn
    @Ronald-hx6zn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A friend of mine served USA Korea.
    He said,coldest place he ever went to.And he said the Chinese kept coming in wave after wave.
    Willy is no longer with us,but he was a good man!!

  • @charlesbryson7443
    @charlesbryson7443 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Semper Fi, Marine.

  • @adammartinez3149
    @adammartinez3149 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Korean War vets are some crazy ones. My grandmas bro was there