Dan Bullock: The youngest American killed in the Vietnam War
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- Pfc. Dan Bullock died at age 15 in 1969 and efforts to recognize the young African-American Marine continue and are highlighted in this 2017 Military Times documentary produced by Rodney Bryant and Daniel Woolfolk.
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Completed Marine Corps boot camp at 14... like a boss
Have met people who served there for such a young man to serve there and at that time being part of race that were classed as cannon fodder god bless 🙌 by the way I'm a white English man USA is the only country in this world that hero worships 5%of blackness and revile 95%fact
Also at a time when boot camp, was a grueling,process.
AWESOME
They ought to have a photo of him in the marine training boot camp ti inspire new recruits so when the going gets tough they can remind themselves that Dan made the grade at just 14
Training that time was low, most US soldiers were untrained and ill equipped, used like cannon fodder.
I'm currently 79 years old and I retired in 1982 after 22 years in the Marine Corps. This is the first time that I have heard about Dan Bullock. Semper Fi.
Same with me my brother… 73….2011
Semper Fi. RIP MY BROTHERS
@@jpturner171 de f4xked cuff 22 o loo cm0 .
what year you retired marine? this my first time for me also they didnt mwntion him in boot camp when they spoke about marine history i dont understand
My JROTC cadets know about him
How was this possible?
Pfc. Dan Bullock, thank you for your service. Heart of a lion at 14.
Same, Upmost respect 1st Marine Division lets go
This made me sad..he deserves to be recognized. He had more guts than most men..
I propose he(Dan Bullock) should have his statue reflecting in the Vietnam War KIA Wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC
I am turning 80 this year, and I remember what it took to make it through basic training at the age of 21. I can't imagine what determination Dan would have had to have to be able to make it through basic at that age. My profound respect for Dan, his service, and for the people who keep his memory alive.
I retired from the National Personnel Records Center over 30 years of service. I actually had Dan Bullock military record on my desk.
I remember read through his whole military file. I was so amazed by this young man. That's how I knew about his life story. I have work on a lot of veteran military records. But Dan Bullock military records is one that have always stayed with me. I'm glad that he has a tombstone and that he's not forgotten.
Ok sure thing.
As a former Marine I want to know why is this not a part of our marine corp history just as a chesty puller or any other former marine who has made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.
Why is Dan not buried in Arlington National Cemetery with honors among this Nations recognized hero’s. Age 14 getting grinded up at Parris island in the 60’s. That was a death sentence in it self. No one should have ever had to try find his family. We should automatically know where his family resides. Why was there no movie of this? Then to see his grave with a donated headstone from a tv host and not the government is very disappointing. But thank you to the few that have recognized this young mans contributions to the United States and abroad. Where is this cemetery located?
Because they The Marine CORPS were embarrassed that's why.
You sure have a lot of questions that aren’t any of your business. Maybe his family doesn’t wanna be found. Maybe they don’t wanna be bothered with people like you
"Why was there no movie of this?" - No offence but what exactly would you put in the movie? He arrived in Vietnam in May 1969 and died by a satchel charge whilst on night duty less than a month later, it's a tragic and unceremonious story but let us be honest it's not exactly 'movie material' in the eyes of studios, studios want stories about famous battles or individuals who fought against odds or heroic actions, unfortunately a movie about a poor young man being killed in a sneaky night time attack isn't likely to be made.
Took the words out of my mouth, why not recognized, a hero in his own way. Semper paratus.
On June 7, 2003, a section of Lee Avenue in Brooklyn, where Bullock had lived since age 11, was renamed in his honor. In 2019, a North Carolina state historical marker honoring his life was erected near his childhood home in Goldsboro NC. Marine Corps League, Brooklyn #1, Detachment 217 usually holds a color guard memorial ceremony each June on Lee Avenue honoring PFC Bullock.
I can’t believe how young this man was, RIP hero
That’s very thoughtful of Mr. Kastner to visit and maintain Dan’s grave and thoughtful of Mr. McGowan to take his family to visit once a year. Dan deserves to be honored. He was a very brave young man. RIP
Rest in peace brother 🇺🇸😔
It is amazing anyone could make it through a military boot camp at 14, I was eighteen when I went through and it was the toughest experience of my life.
If you want it bad enough.
If you want it bad enough.
I went through basic when I was 17 ... even those 3 years makes a big difference. Incredible story and human being ...
Semper Fi Brother. If only this new generation had an ounce of his courage and self sacrifice we would be a better country for it.
Thank you
Many Do have that courage!! We just don't hear about them! The powers that be can't let it out how strong an Patriotic most of the youth are in our country!!!
My best friend in life was killed in Nam. We were together grades 1-12. He went into the service, And I got a deferment to play college football. He only lasted 3 months in country over there. Killed in an ambush. I still think of him daily some 55 yrs later. He never had the chance to grow up. I visit his gravesite every 4 yrs when I go home to Melbourne, Fl. Gotd^am Vietnam!!
I cried, this was incredible. I was 17 years old in Marine Boot Camp, MCRD. I was deployed in IRAQ, MOS was 0311. I revere those who served before me, and moreso, those who fought and died for their brothren., their respect, and their country. OOHRAH.
Badass to make it through boot camp at 14.
I’m 76 years old, did 4 years in the Marine Corps, experienced Nam near the same area as Bullock. Yet this is my first time hearing about Dan Bullock. Wow, 14 in Marine Corps boot camp, that’s quite a feat!
Thanks for producing this video.
It is very important to never ever forget the young men that were lost or damaged by war.
This was an incredible young man to have made it thru boot camp at such a young age. Losing him is a tragedy. Rest in peace Dan Bullock USMC. You will not be forgotten.
A very interesting story. I'm British, but am surprised that I have never heard about Dan before. Well done to all for bringing him to my attention.
I've heard these fact years ago young men black and white lost their lives from the ineptitude of supposed educated men came from the right breeding but no balls so let the lower class pay the consequences
An exceptional human being.
Dam reaching the age of fifteen is like a dream for many children to do more stuff and have more freedom and this young man chose to fight for his country and have the balls to go in war he is a legend with balls of steel 👏
To make it through Paris Island in the 1960s at age 14 he was a beast 💯
The story of Dan Bullock is just incredible! But the story of all of the love those gentlemen dedicate to him is simply amazing. We need more humans like them!!! Rest in honor Dan Bullock ❤
RIP, my great uncle died on the same day as Dan. His name was Richard Reed Ballentine, They where partners an soon after they set out they where KIA witch means killed in action. They got ambushed. RIP to Dan and my uncle, but mostly to everyone who sacrificed their life in Vietnam.
True American Patriot....God Bless His family 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Absolutely! I wish historians would also disclose that so many Black soldiers were disproportionately placed on the front lines in Vietnam. And it was so bad, because so many of them were being killed far beyond the percentage of them in the Army. They yet served and died proudly, because they loved their country.
I wish those type contributions would be taught with the history of the war. And it’s not to offend anybody, but to show the level sacrifice they were willing to make in spite of the biases they were up against! But we can’t tell of their ultimate sacrifice, because somebody feelings might be hurt, so some of the families will never know!😢
@@marjorjorietillman856 PFC Bullock was a United States Marine
He’s black
@@SadekZiad is his race an issue here?
@@SadekZiad That hero is still an American
He was still a child but died as a man
I'm a 76 year old retired US Army senior NCO, I was in Vietnam in October of1968 the same time Dan joined the Marine Corps. I'm ashamed to admit that I've never heard of Dan. I turned 21 that month.
Dan Bullock's story is an amazing story of a young man wanting to serve his country honorably. Dan had more fortitude than 1000 men that are adults and did more than a whole lot of men at 21
He did finally got a street named after him..and Vietnam vet helped get him a beautiful head stone. He was definitely a hero. Just like the rest
What a hero RIP dude
Would be worth watching a movie about him ❤
His mom died when he was 12 years old. Moved in with his father and his new wife in New York, clearly he wanted an escape from his life and home. Badly enough he decided to falsify his birth certificate to join the United States Marine Corps. What an absolute mad lad, and chad.
You shall forever be 15, rest easy young brother. I’ll see you on the other side. Semper Fi.
Dan Bullock lived on Lee Avenue, off of Flushing Avenue, about a block or so away from the Marcy Houses/Projects, in Brooklyn. My family and I, lived in The Marcy Projects from 1948 to 1973. I am also a Vietnam combat Army Veteran. My two Brothers are/were also Vietnam Veterans. Semper Fi and rest in peace, my fellow brother-in-arms.
Thank you for the awesome recognition of Dan Bullock🎈💗
Rest In Peace Sir Dan Bullock. May our Lord’s perpetual light shine upon you!🙏
Amazing PFC Dan Bullock, Rest In Power, Military Times great Video, and to all those in this video who protected him and monitor his grave you are saluted thank you all for your service.
a man in a boys body... RIP BIG DAN.
I am a Vietnam era veteran. I knew at the time several 17 year old soldiers, who were sent to Vietnam after they turned 18, and I have known others who served at 17. A kid who worked for me in 2005 had a father who joined the Marine Corps the same year I joined the Army, but he joined after getting in trouble with the law and being told to join the Marines or go to jail. He had served with honor in Vietnam and was given a medical retirement due to all he had seen and done during his tour in Vietnam. He had bad PTSD which had affected his sons' upbringing. The idea of a 14 or 15 year old kid going through all that defies comprehension. Bless that child's memory.
What a man! As a teenager. Amazing 🌹 respect 🌹
This is a well done video. Insightful and educational. Thank you.
Why didn't the military give him a headstone
You know the answer to that
We know the answer
🙄
Because he was a black male living in the 60’s.
@@KahinAhmed72 I know I don’t even know why I ask a stupid question like that
Get these stories out to the public!!! Its imperative!
Rest in Paradise Thank You For Your Service🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@samsudin ismail ?
OMG....SO YOUNG BUT SO STRONG. HE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE HONORED. OUR MEN BE GONE SO SOON AND MOSTLY WITHOUT EVER EXPERIENCING LIFE IN IT'S FULLNESS.
Yes, I’m going to make it racial. If he had been a 14 year old white boy, there would have been dozens of statues erected. There would have been at least five different movie versions of his life’s story. He would be a household name and talked about every Memorial Day. Marine Corps Boot Camp at 14 years old and then killed at 15 for his country; there’s no way that his name should have not been part of Marine Corps history!
I think you are right. Semper Fi Marine Dan Bullock.
You are 100% right to acknowledge the racial aspect. He would be a household name and receive highest honors as a patriot if he were of another color. God rest his soul.
You need a history lesson
@@tex-do1wm
No! You need one. As many famn movies about white heroes are out there.
especially considering he was killed in 1969 the year after MLK was killed and a few years after the voting rights act was passed not to mention many parts of the south were still fighting to keep segregation alive despite constantly losing court and legislative battles. Hell In 1990, there were still more than 400 school districts under court-supervised desegregation programs. This number has dwindled, but as mentioned above, many of these court-ordered plans persist today.
Highest Regards to Daniel’s Best.Representation of American Manhood! He Inspires and Compels in us Entire
Gratitude and Reverence! God Bless His Immortal Soul!
Thank you, Sir, for maintaining PFC Bullock's grave site.
My name is Jeanne Bullock I live in Faison NC, 30 mins from Goldsboro NC
I am 67 years old, and spent 10 years in the Marines, this is the first time I ever heard of Dan Bullock. I never got the chance to go to Viet Nam, but I hope one day, I get to come see his gravesite. God Bless this young man in Heaven. Semper Fi.
What a brave lad who behaved like a man and died as a soldier.
God Bless all those of you who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.
Heaven is for Heroes, Semper-Fi Marine.
RIP my friend.
Thanks for sharing this!
Dan Bullock is a great American Hero. Just like my cousin who died while Flying Medevac Helicopters in Vietnam and who was Black (Captain Robert Lee Cottman) of Princess Anne, Md.
RIP Marine!🙏🏽🇺🇸
As a soon to be retired Navy man we need more stories like this I’m fourth generation military my great grandfather was Army air core and my grandfather was Army my dad was a Marine. I wish the American news media would show these stories because I’m a proud American of Black decent. This is our country and we need to see it thrive.
Dan was a member of the 1st Marine Division 2nd Bn 5th Marines, The unit fought in the Pacific theatre of WWII and Korea
More press for Dan should and needs to be done....A true American hero, the Marine corps need step up to the plate for him enshrine him in their museum he deserves a forever. Well done documentary.
Beautiful! Words are not enough to commemorate the heroism of this young man ❤. Rest in power Marine and thank you forever! To know your name is an honor.
Thank you Brother Bullock.....👊🏿🙏🏿✊🏿...SPC. Knowles (A Co 121 BSB 4/1 CAV)
It was the Veteran, not the reporter,
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It was the Veteran, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It was the Veteran, not the lawyer,
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It was the Veteran, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us freedom to demonstrate.
It was the Veteran, who salutes the flag,
Who served under the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
All gave some, some gave all.
Anonymous
It's the veteran, not the rich politicians who dies homeless on the streets.
Amazing story. RIP PFC Dan Bullock.
Why has Hollywood not made a movie of this American Hero ?
The Marine Corp didn't want to be embarrassed by the fact that Dan Bullock was 14 when he enlisted.
I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang, by the DMZ. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.
Thanks for your service!
Magnificent video!
My husband who is 76 yr old completed basic training at the age of 17 as well and went to Vietnam he was in the mortar platoon 1st Cav he forged his mother's signature he told me that his reasons for going into the military was to send his mother an allotment check because his mother was working two jobs! Because of him fighting in this War he came back home with a limp and little did he know nerve damage that would cause him to lose the mobility of both of his legs he is my Titan and more stories about black veterans need to be told and heard throughout this country!
What an incredible person!!!!
Oohrah, Devil dog!
OOHRAH and Semper Fi PFC Dan Bullock - United States Marine Corps. I render you a slow salute for the ultimate sacrifice you made for our country and your service in the Marines.
SEMPER FI MARINE THANKS TO ALL THE PATRIOTS THAT CHECK ON PFC BULLOCK
Watching this video reminds me of when I went into the ARMY, at 19,1975,JANUARY 2ND and my father didn't want me to go, because my brother had just come back from VIETNAM 1 tour 11b20 infantry So I can relate to this video war is never easy and he didn't want to talk about it, it's called battle scars
What was your father concerned about? It was all over by 1975.
This MAN doctored his birth certificate in order to pave a way to a better life for those in his family and those around him. Many including Bruce Springsteen, and other notable figures lied to get out of service. Although the conflict was propped up for the beauricrats and the truth about saigon was only revealed later Dan gave everything for the service. This goes to show what the values of those in DC today and those who came before them are truly about. Thank you PFC
People like ex president Bone Spurs
I heard about him years ago.
Much Respect: to Mr Dan Bullock..Mr Dan you were a bad Man!!!! RIP!!!!!
Thank you my young Brother.
What a remarkable young man. What a poignant artist. Ubique
He made a commitment to USMC. He made it. ,Did more than any wannabe gang bangers would do
Thank you that's a really good point.
Racist rant
@Brad R no it's not
@@bradr2142 gang bangers would be afraid to go to war!👍🏽❗️
Thank you for your service soldier ! Semper Fi.
Hard core Kid
Young African American Men in Korean War, at the age of Fifteen (15) years old, were common.
My Dad was in the Korean war, I was never aware of kids that could alter their birth certificates like it was common place,It's so wrong in my opinion
@@edwardtasi2905 Your dad was 15 when he fought?
*Damn…* did he make it out alive?
Thanks to all involved. Great sculpture too!! Hooray Marine!!!
God bless him...brave young man.
I salute you Pfc. Bullock and Thank You for your bravery in defending freedom.
RIP warrior.
I am age 63. This is very amazing. I went through Marine Corp Boot Camp. In MCRD . Camp Pendeleton , California. This is very impressive this young African American made it through all the hell they put us through. I almost didn't make it. I used to smoke one pack of cigarettes before I went to Marine Corp boot camp. All the marches and road marches. None stop training . Low crawling under live fire machinegun fire. Then just all the yelling. Amazing. They drilled in our head. God , Country and Corp. Never leave a brother behind. I went to Operation Desert Shield. Then Operation Restore Hope. One was in the Middle East. Then Africa. Respect to all the Vietnam Veterans. I know Vietnam was hell on earth. I have seen most all the sites on You Tube. About Vietnam .
He’s not African American… He’s American.
To earn the right to call yourself a marine at 14 amazing accomplishment, he embodies the American spirit!
This is outrageous. Anyone who knew that this child had managed to enlist should be ashamed of themselves.
great story
Thank you for telling some of dan's storey. I honor them all who served.
Semper Fi brother. May your service be remembered always. N.Catino Cpl USMC 73-77
The Marines is really mess up on this one. If he was in the Navy, they would have his name on one of their ship, but it's ok. I will name you amphibious ship LHD USS Dan Bullock. Thank you for your services, Sir. From Vietnamese American US sailor
Generally speaking many Americans cannot understand the commitment and sacrifice of our hero's until they serve themselves. God bless them!
To answer bluntly everyone asking why the military didn’t want to give him a headstone: They don’t want to take responsibility of illegally accepting a kid at 14. (My best guess)
I know, it is BS on the Military’s part. They just don’t want their namesake tarnished by showing they accepted him in the first place at that age
That's it's, he was not legally of age....some one F#$ked up .
That’s some bullshit. Either way he’s still a marine, and he still fought and died for our country. RIP Dan Bullock.
@TheBurgerNoder agreed. It tore me up just watching the video. He deserved recognition and honor from them no matter what. God bless him for it and same comment goes for the other guy commenting on my thread too
He doctored his birth certificate. They didn't. They could have said as much, apologized, then gave him an honorary burial.
Your analysis is incorrect
Thanks to caretakers of his grave.
Brave brave man
Wow................WOW!!!
A fantastic film about a truly remarkable young man.
I understand Dan very well if you were black in the south in 1969 you would understand also I was in Vietnam in1966 and I am from the south and Vietnam was just about the same for young black men
Interesting… any chance you could put what you believed Dan Bullock had in his mind into words?
His motive had to be bigger than just “serving his country”.
@@KahinAhmed72 That’s not true. There were thousands of African Americans who volunteered to fight in all the wars prior to Vietnam. And they have ALWAYS loved this country enough to serve and die for it. I think the truth is, you don’t have the same mindset; therefore, you don’t understand them! Blacks are very patriotic, because this is the only country we’ve ever known and loved!! We’ve had people who erroneously doubted our patriotism!
But, he was from Brooklyn ny. Don’t make this racial. Honor the boy for what he did and accomplished. Don’t forget men ran away to canada so as not to serve. This boy took one of their place. Bravery,courage,loyalty,love of corps,country,responsibility,heart. The best we had.
How is this story not common knowledge!?!? My mind is blown. I've read more non fiction Vietnam stories than anyone I know and I never read about this. Heartbreaking.
Salute from Malaysia..