My dad was a first day lander on Tarawa, 2nd Marines Red Beach 2, wounded on the third day.......he told me years later about Eddie Albert.....Eddie saved many Marines....RIP and thank the USMC.....Semper Fi.
I'm in awe of any soldier that fought and lived or died at Tarawa. It was the most savage fighting of the entire war. No way out for either side but to kill the enemy face to face. And Eddie Albert did all that he did while under fire.
I still just can't get why they only awarded him the Bronze star. Please understand, that I am not degrading(or implying that it isn't a great award) the Bronze star in any way. I just feel that for his actions to not just go back once, but over and over, under very heavy fire... He should have received the Navy Cross or CMH. Ya'll Take Care and be safe, John
My great uncle was killed in the first wave at Tarawa,is now home in Chadron Nebraska. The remains of my great uncle was returned at the same time as Lt. Bonneynom. July 2015.
This is such a great piece of history, I've always loved Eddie albert and to find this out, it just shoots my respect for him so much higher, thanks for this great piece! :)
Louis Hayward was awarded the Bronze star as well. And so did my Dad, first Corporal with the 36th infantry, the Texas T-patchers. He was born in the Bronx, but go figure, got into the 36th.These people deserve so much respect for stepping up to the service of their Country. We will never see their like again.
I wonder how he felt while filming the Omaha beach landing scenes with Robert Mitchum for the classic film "The Longest Day"? Must have brought back some memories.
Some other famous actors who served in WW2 and saw action: James Stewart, David Niven, Mel Brooks, Jason Robards, Clark Gable, Paul Newman, Alec Guinness. Honorable mention: Actress Hedy Lamarr, who during WW2 pioneered "frequency hopping" technology which was intended to prevent the electronic jamming of US Navy guided torpedoes, and would ultimately lead to the creation of WiFi.
My dad was a first day lander on Tarawa, 2nd Marines Red Beach 2, wounded on the third day.......he told me years later about Eddie Albert.....Eddie saved many Marines....RIP and thank the USMC.....Semper Fi.
I'm in awe of any soldier that fought and lived or died at Tarawa. It was the most savage fighting of the entire war. No way out for either side but to kill the enemy face to face. And Eddie Albert did all that he did while under fire.
I still just can't get why they only awarded him the Bronze star. Please understand, that I am not degrading(or implying that it isn't a great award) the Bronze star in any way. I just feel that for his actions to not just go back once, but over and over, under very heavy fire...
He should have received the Navy Cross or CMH.
Ya'll Take Care and be safe, John
My great uncle was killed in the first wave at Tarawa,is now home in Chadron Nebraska. The remains of my great uncle was returned at the same time as Lt. Bonneynom. July 2015.
This guy is one of my personal heroes... Now I respect him even more! Wow! I'm truly in awe!
That iconic voice, Eddie was always a favorite.
real hero...like so many of his generation..now a days actors and celebrities stay away from defending their country...
Awesome - great guy!
This was posted back when youtube was worth watching.
Navy Salute to MR. Eddie Albert🇺🇸
Eddie albert,charles bronson,and quite a few other well know actors fought for our country.god bless all who have served.
A true American Hero!
This is such a great piece of history, I've always loved Eddie albert and to find this out, it just shoots my respect for him so much higher, thanks for this great piece! :)
A bonafide hero.
The Greatest Generation
Louis Hayward was awarded the Bronze star as well. And so did my Dad, first Corporal with the 36th infantry, the Texas T-patchers. He was born in the Bronx, but go figure, got into the 36th.These people deserve so much respect for stepping up to the service of their Country. We will never see their like again.
I wonder how he felt while filming the Omaha beach landing scenes with Robert Mitchum for the classic film "The Longest Day"? Must have brought back some memories.
Some other famous actors who served in WW2 and saw action: James Stewart, David Niven, Mel Brooks, Jason Robards, Clark Gable, Paul Newman, Alec Guinness. Honorable mention: Actress Hedy Lamarr, who during WW2 pioneered "frequency hopping" technology which was intended to prevent the electronic jamming of US Navy guided torpedoes, and would ultimately lead to the creation of WiFi.
Lee Marvin, James Arness and Charles Bronson were all combat veterans as well.
Eddie 👍😀🎖
Wow, he looks good for 95..
eddie albert was 91 in 1997 he was born may 22 1906.
Awesome
my dad was in ww2 chasles a larimer 1911-2002
Love him and now have a farm and it’s truly green acres 🤣
He was a recipient of the Bronze star not a winner. It's not a contest.
Green acres is the place to be… unless you’re Eddy Albert, and your landing Marines at Tarawa…
Hank Kimble (Alvy Moore)...of Green Acres, also was a Combat Veteran in the Marine Corps on Iwo Jima. Amazing two Combat Veteran's on the same show.
he was high wycomb england