Jonah meets Walter Mitty - Explained!

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  • Jonah talks through the meeting with the bogus veteran and responds in detail to some of the many comments.

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  • @captaincat1743
    @captaincat1743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +616

    He did serve down South - he served me a Chicken Zinger burger once, in Croydon. Apparently he is a Colonel.

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      That would be the KFC at West Croydon just outside the railway station #Captain Cat!

    • @digdougedy
      @digdougedy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Special 'fried' forces?

    • @bendawes1648
      @bendawes1648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Fried chicken matters

    • @keplermission4947
      @keplermission4947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      th-cam.com/video/FCnGD6xv5ik/w-d-xo.html
      Jonah Jones is giving us a new empathy, maybe even sympathy for those forced to endure the style of the British armed forces. I would never buy a Haig poppy after this display of arrogance. These are not his armed forces, he's just one man and thousands died from families all over. Where's his appreciation? This man Jones will turn on a fellow countryman like he wasn't. Maybe an independent school has given him a contempt for lower social classes. That old Spartan view of the Helots.
      "Come out ye black and tans, come out and fight me like a man
      Show your wife how you won medals down in Flanders
      Tell her how the IRA made you run like hell away
      From the green and lovely lanes of Killashandra
      Come tell us how you slew them old Arabs two by two
      Like the Zulus, they had spears, bows, and arrows
      How brave you faced one with your 16-pounder gun
      And you frightened them natives to their marrow."
      There was an Afghan war hero, one of many www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/sick-pervert-soldier-facing-jail-8920000 He did serve, he might turn out to support Jonah Jones's event. Then consider the view that only serving men are welcome. Not those they fought for. 'KNOBAH'. They didn't serve anybody but their own regiment or family and they should be ignored. No favors no respect.

    • @rfj1156
      @rfj1156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      They opened one in Addington about 1 or 2 weeks ago. He got transferred to my unit a few days ago

  • @MACHOO179
    @MACHOO179 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My kids' uncle served 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment, he was kind enough to give me one of his T-shirts, I would not wear it, I have it as a souvenir and a sign of respect to him and all serving and Veterans of all members of the armed forces.

  • @somersettigeruk
    @somersettigeruk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spot on with everything you have said and yes it's all down to detail. Nulli Secundus

  • @chavvyboy69
    @chavvyboy69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    False valor should be an offense here in the UK too.

    • @allenomalley4014
      @allenomalley4014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      As a British English speaker my millennial friend .... valour and offence

    • @neiljohnson5351
      @neiljohnson5351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allenomalley4014 🤣🤣🤣

    • @EthanThomson
      @EthanThomson 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @2manynegativewaves most, if not all the royals earned their medals

    • @jasoncreamer5747
      @jasoncreamer5747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I dont think it should, if they use it for financial gain like those charity fraudsters then sure but that guy in the video got all the punishment he deserved. Everyone who knows him knows that he is the most pathetic and insecure of men now. Just film em and out em.
      We should not be too zealous when it comes to passing laws for every little offence, we should be stripping away stupid offensive laws instead of implementing new ones.

    • @Jabber-ig3iw
      @Jabber-ig3iw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      2manynegativewaves phillip served on various ships during WW2, the Queen was vehicle mechanic in the ATS during WW2, Prince Andrew flew helicopters in the Falklands war, Harry served in Afghanistan and William was a search and rescue pilot in the RAF. As a family they have more than earns their medals.

  • @Mikedadof2
    @Mikedadof2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for ur service

  • @donohoe71
    @donohoe71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is Royal Marine an anagram of we are gods? Thank you for your service and to all service men and women.

  • @AlexPanfilo-o9s
    @AlexPanfilo-o9s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Garry Glitter's disguise clearly wasn't working.

  • @declanhampson1098
    @declanhampson1098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love that when asked if he is genuine, he did the classic deflection tactic of being ‘insulted’ when asked that question 🤦🏻‍♂️ if a genuine soldier had been asked that, they would be angry and answer swiftly with confidence.

  • @kippersmcgee4272
    @kippersmcgee4272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +456

    I'm former SAS. I never leave the house without a pixelated face!

    • @pghudd
      @pghudd 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I thought the SAS stopped that made you guys easier to spot 🤔

    • @evilunclepaul8850
      @evilunclepaul8850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very wise

    • @TheGiokink
      @TheGiokink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I thought that facial effect was just an allergic reaction to eating uncooked hedgehogs and slugs.

    • @BigShaun
      @BigShaun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@pghudd I know, I actually spoke with the general of the SAS, I recommended that we should just have one long black rectangle that covers both eyes, anyone wearing it just had to use sound to get around.

    • @billyvinilly8104
      @billyvinilly8104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Easier just to remember to bring a roll of black nasty of a which a strip can be torn off and placed over the eyes when meeting civvies

  • @bigbarty8648
    @bigbarty8648 4 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    I came from a very poor family. We were so poor my mother bought all my clothes at Army surplus stores. When I started school I went dressed as a Japanese Field Marshal.

    • @qetoun
      @qetoun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      lol.

    • @formhubfar
      @formhubfar 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      LMFAO!!!

    • @wcraigburns3458
      @wcraigburns3458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fkn brilliant

    • @wcraigburns3458
      @wcraigburns3458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @Ian Concannon it's not easy getting into ex Japanese army underpants when your 13 and 13 stone . Be s struggle even for Jimmy Saville m8

    • @daveandmerlin
      @daveandmerlin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      You got that off an Old Jeffro Joke ....Does that make you a Walter ha

  • @JohnOKeeffe-l3l
    @JohnOKeeffe-l3l 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    I have served 33 years in the prison service, now retired, I have also met about 1500 prison officers who were on the balcony at the Iranian embassy! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

    • @offgrid8445
      @offgrid8445 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Ditto. I'm retired HMPS and its amazing how many bullsh@tters join the job. Ex RM, ex SAS, ex SF and 'ooh I can't tell you that because I've signed the Official Secrets Act'. Its all b@llocks. I worked with a bloke who wore his veteran badge on his tie and when I asked him how long he served, it turned out he'd bailed just after his passing out parade. Most of us in HMPS have no military service but serve our monarch by fighting in the darkest conflict that most of the general public know nothing about. Its daily and relentless. Most members of the public see a villain locked up and think 'thats justice done'. They don't see or hear anything about the twenty or so years that the villain has to be 'managed'. Most serving and ex HMPS are true but unrecognised heroes. Give us some credit folks.

    • @Cumberland_swasige
      @Cumberland_swasige หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@offgrid8445no. You are paid to do a job. Nobody makes you do it.

    • @JAmediaUK
      @JAmediaUK หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      there are 2,000 members of the 4th Man on The Balcony Association....

    • @TheRoybeasley
      @TheRoybeasley หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Cumberland_swasige Just like anyone who has served in any branch of the armed forces since National Service ended just over half a century ago - no-one made them do it.

    • @stuartbrown8259
      @stuartbrown8259 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@JAmediaUKI can't exactly remember what number i was on the balcony, but it was somewhere around number 600. By god that balcony was very crowded. 😂😂😂😂. Seriously i was just a mere Royal Irish Rangers/ Regiment for 23 years, i would never dream of fabricating any of my experiences. Been at certain parades all over the UK since I left, and the Walters are always there, with some mad stories. A real soldier or rather ex soldier can near enough spot them from just a few words. In fact was at a parade of sorts not too long back, bumped into a Walt, i said to him what Battalion were you in? He said the 1st, btw so was I, but I pretended to be from the 2nd RIR. However, i was asking when he joined etc. would he remember such and such, that sort of thing. He was claiming he joined in 1985, i joined in 84, i asked him where were you stationed etc? Think he said he was posted to Lisburn, here in Northern Ireland, straight from training? That certainly didn't happen back then. We were normal Army, infantry, sent overseas. He also had a Bosnian medal, or Former Yugoslavian medal i think they called it, i asked when he was there? He said early 90s, which could be true, as our Regiment did have a Company+ strength, deployed with the Cheshire Regiment around then, but they came from our 2nd Battalion. Remember he claimed to be 1st Battalion. I was asking where was the 1st stationed in 1985, he didn't know. Couldn't name the CO of the Depot, nor his training staff etc. Definitely a Walt.

  • @christosshugeh9573
    @christosshugeh9573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    I served in NI and Falklands, I am ex RE and Para reg. These people dont really bother me at all and most other lads I know aren't either. They stand out like a sore thumb. Seen them at remembrance day and the NMA and Armed Forces day. In general we put our heads together and comment on their attire then we ignore them. I have never heard anyone say they want to punch their lights out or get into an argument with them. In all honesty no one can be arsed. They must have really low self esteem and have some mental issues which I feel more sorry about than being angry.

    • @mattjones9979
      @mattjones9979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      My sentiments exactly!

    • @KarldorisLambley
      @KarldorisLambley 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Splendid comment. Just what i expected a member of the armed forces to say. Tbh the Americans who have pages dedicated to shaming fantasists seem nearly as tragic as the people they're exposing.

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Dorian, I agree with you. As a former serviceman, I welcome any support, be it military or civilian. If someone turns up to one of our events as this chap did, he will either be ignored or spoken to in manner like how I approached him - matter of factly and as polite as is necessary.

    • @alexwilliamson1486
      @alexwilliamson1486 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I can see your point with you feeling sorry for them, but there’s a little piece of me which gets very angry with it all. I’ve see blood spilt from friends and foe alike in my years in the forces, god knows I paid the price with my mental and physical health 15 years after serving, seeing these idiots proclaiming to be who they are sickens me. I personally want it to be made an offence, my medals were earned. Nice piece though, keep up the great work.

    • @DTOLL9000
      @DTOLL9000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      i don't get people like this, if they are that obsessed with the military to go out and pretend to be a soldier, why didn't they just join up.

  • @61sven
    @61sven 4 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    I am not an ex-serviceman, but I had the privilege to have a drink with some ex WW2 Army Commandos after the Centotaph march past a few years ago. My mates father had served with them. They identified a Walter Mitty standing at the edge of their group. The gentlemen decided not to confront him as he was with his family and they did not wish to humiliate him. I was hugely impressed with the kindness they showed, and I must admit surprised that they were not furious. As a result these gents went up in even further in my respect, and I did not think that was possible. Heroes every one.

    • @jamesclarke8726
      @jamesclarke8726 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      A different breed they guys . Top men every last one .

    • @TheRealist2022
      @TheRealist2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Sven524 This is typical of the character of these guys. Nothing phases them and their response does them credit.
      I'm not old enough to have served in WW2, but I did in other conflicts... this really is taking the piss out of those that never came back. If it were me, I'd have asked to have a private word with him, so that his family would not be embarrassed. I'd have told him that if I saw him again, I WOULD spill the beans. It would be up to him if he did it again. And if did, it would be HIS fault that his family would be embarrassed. But I agree, there's no need to smack him in the face... the man obviously has low self-esteem issues and nobody knows the back story to it all.

  • @billyvinilly8104
    @billyvinilly8104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    I am former SAS. Such Walter Mitty’s highly offend me. I have ongoing issues that plague my sleep, such as how can we find a venue big enough to host a reunion for the 7890 men who were on the balcony at the Iranian Embassy

    • @pointycapitals7306
      @pointycapitals7306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I can confirm you are sas. I was an Iranian in the embassy that was killed.

    • @LS-jv9hp
      @LS-jv9hp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      The true heroes were those who built that balcony, By gods could it hold so many men.

    • @tommy4244
      @tommy4244 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was the 12 one in from the right dressed in black. You can’t miss me!

    • @Johno143
      @Johno143 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😂😂

    • @NobbyClark-g3y
      @NobbyClark-g3y 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was on ops when that happened, remember us as the team watching it on telly in NI, and handing out marks from 1 to 10 for visual impact and technique.

  • @jefffranklin4894
    @jefffranklin4894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    The 1 dislike is the Walter Mitty
    "aggression is for the battlefield" couldn't have said it better 👍

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Probably is. I'd be happy to chat to him again.

    • @TheRealist2022
      @TheRealist2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Jeff Franklin Couldn't agree more. I am retired-Royal Navy and have a good pal who is an retired-Sergeant Major. One (boozy!) day at the British Legion on Armistice day, we were talking about the differences between the armed forces and the subject of the stars came up. He told me that "stars" are what the British Army sleep under... what the Royal Navy use to navigate their way around the globe... and what the Royal Air Force award to the hotels they stay in".
      BUT SERIOUSLY.... I asked what made a good soldier...he told me that there are may things... that combine to make a good soldier... but "in battle, there is one quality which is humongously important... "controlled aggression".

  • @IanWaterfield-rz9nu
    @IanWaterfield-rz9nu ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I have never served in the armed forces,but for 15 years i was a civilian working in a military camp. Respect to you all.

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    The guy who passed away took honesty to nth degree, what a great guy.

    • @willfoster2635
      @willfoster2635 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      RIP Rob Bromley - raise a glass to him.

    • @macann70221
      @macann70221 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willfoster2635 Was Rob from Chesterfield ?

    • @willfoster2635
      @willfoster2635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@macann70221 Hi Ian. Sorry, I don't know much about him.

  • @dreamcatcher3622
    @dreamcatcher3622 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    RIP Rob - very sad to learn this.

  • @jimstout3697
    @jimstout3697 4 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Bless you for clearing up about Rob. That was kind. RIP.

  • @gfo8755
    @gfo8755 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    My Dad was skipper of a Landing craft on D-Day. My proudest moment was when I marched at the Cenotaph parade in my own uniform.

  • @robertjohnredrupp2405
    @robertjohnredrupp2405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Good on you Sir, My Dad served in WW2, but never collected his medals. He had his own reasons why, which I didn't agree with, but, it was Dads choice. He told me to never apply for them once he was ' gone' . I never would coz that was his wish, but i know where he stood regarding wearing military uniform, he would have applauded your film when i was about 11 i bought an RAF pilots material ' Wings ' from a surplus store opposite Charing Cross Station. I wanted my Mum to sew them onto a jacket I had at the time . My Dad went ape ! I remember him saying " Boys died fighting Luftwaffe pilots , those boy earned those wings !"
    Out of respect for those pilots and his words I never did wear those wings.

    • @johnrandall125
      @johnrandall125 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I think you were 100% correct in respecting your father's wishes.
      As an aside, I was temping a few years ago and one of the factory managers said he had a WW2 Jeep and showed me photos of it. He explained that he went to meets with other WW2 vehicle enthusiasts and would go to shows etc. He wore a period correct American uniform when he did. He added that he wore _NO_ insignia for any unit, nor any badge of rank.
      I asked why?
      He explained that he had never served in any military unit, he had never held military rank and therefore he felt he was completely un-entitled to wear those things.
      I immediately saw his point and I admired his respect for those who had served.

  • @krisc2535
    @krisc2535 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Very well handled.. professional, non-threatening, and helping the perpetrator to realise how silly and disrespectful he was being without bullying or making demands.

  • @Wilksey75
    @Wilksey75 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Walter is 100% real, he stormed nugget hill with the 22nd hot wings under col sanders at the battle of KFC

    • @fishbmw
      @fishbmw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Dark Light That made me chuckle,awesome comment 😄

    • @spaceboxtd3720
      @spaceboxtd3720 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol, Lord Jesus Christ is the God of ecstasy consciousness

    • @joebryant5722
      @joebryant5722 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There are some hilarious comments for this, but col sanders at the battle of KFC!:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) THE BEST YET!

    • @JohnFarrell-d3y
      @JohnFarrell-d3y 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Brilliant, I am in stitches......metaphorically speaking.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @billytruth6444
    @billytruth6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I saw one bloke at a Remembrance Parade for Falklands Veterans who was dressed in military kit but it didn't look right. I went over and asked him where he served and he replied "Buenos Dias, Malvinas, Holaaaa".

    • @ColonelBummleigh
      @ColonelBummleigh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crikey!

    • @GavTatu
      @GavTatu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      jim davidson was telling a good story about his brothers pub, an Argentinian veteran came in, could barely afford a pint, so they all had a whip round, got him a meal and a few drinks.

    • @BeardedChieftain
      @BeardedChieftain 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No denying he was a Veteran then ;)

  • @elguapo1507
    @elguapo1507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    There must be a serious lack of self esteem in these people that they have to pretend to be somebody that they could never have been. I'm not sure if that's bad or sad to be honest. When I see the medals on the youngsters of today's chests from the last couple of decades, it makes me want to shake their hand and show my respect, not imitate them! I served for 12 years but didn't put up with a tenth of what they've done over the last 15 or 20! I respect every one of them!

  • @stevenlehman732
    @stevenlehman732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Jonah: Firstly, thanks for your service and secondly, thank you for the explanation video. In reference to the comment 'I didn't serve' it threw me off as well. Again, thank you. As for Rob, sorry for the loss of a brother in arms, may he rest in peace. Cheers

  • @victorjames7
    @victorjames7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I could see him sweating like 🤴 Andrew

    • @julieannecharters6132
      @julieannecharters6132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      yep he was sweating like a blindfolded lesbian in a fishmongers

    • @monkeyspankerful
      @monkeyspankerful 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Andrew doesn't sweat..... After being shot at daaaaaan Sarf. I was shot at in Bosnia..... I sweat my tits off everyday!!!!

    • @danieljames2015
      @danieljames2015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, but he has more plausible bull than HRH.

  • @RosoMC
    @RosoMC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you for the clarification about Rob Bromley. In your old video he seemed like a genuine serviceman and his answer that he didn't serve surprised me as much as you. Now it makes more sense, since he meant he didn't serve in the Falklands, not that he didn't serve at all.
    May Mr. Bromley rest in peace, my condolences to his family.

  • @andybrown4396
    @andybrown4396 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The mitty looks like a 1960s mercenary that shouldve been in the congo

  • @lewisb85
    @lewisb85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Give that idiot 5 minutes alone talking with Simon Weston he would never Walt again, I’ve seen Simon talk to walts and bloaters and he’s had them in tears because the reality of what they have done hits home.

  • @terrylee7551
    @terrylee7551 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just makes you feel sorry for the person that he’s got to go round like that I worked for the military please as a civilian security officer as a Dog handler and I imagine some of the people I work with. Would be pretty disgusted as well because I know some of them did go to the Falklands, and Northern Ireland but if that’s the way he gets his kicks, what can you say?

  • @fastasleepdream8522
    @fastasleepdream8522 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I was British Army and we definitely wore Scrim Scarves. I was watching some guys video just the other day where he was outing Walters, and claimed that Scrim was something from 'Dads Army'. That's wrong, because it was definitely British Army issue in my time. Just curious who else wore it?

  • @bobbobertbobberton1073
    @bobbobertbobberton1073 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I served in the stolen valour regiment. Do you know how hard it is to research all day get it wrong and then get embarrassed by real soldiers. We are the real heroes lol.

  • @nicpalmer7798
    @nicpalmer7798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Very informative, thank you. I have always fancied wearing my Grandfathers and Fathers medals but have not done so as I have never served in the military and do not wish to be an imposter or insult those that have served. Next rememberance day though I shall wear them on the right with pride 😊😊

  • @ColGadarby
    @ColGadarby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Met a Walt today - reckoned he'd been in the Legion. Had a fair bit of detail - but then said he didn't speak French as his memory was shot - said he was also an ex para - then he had the Legion D'honneur medal - not just one but two of them....- then he'd worked for Blackwater - then he'd just to top it off - he'd also been in the SAS for 7 years...FFS

  • @robsmithracing
    @robsmithracing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    “Lynn, are they your mums cataract glasses?”

    • @415volts
      @415volts 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha "we went to a pap concert"

    • @dann5000
      @dann5000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How’s The edge? The edge is fine!

    • @robsmithracing
      @robsmithracing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dan Nottingham fucking classic comedy mate

    • @amorembalming
      @amorembalming 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How’s Adam Clayton?

  • @SCOTSTAFF
    @SCOTSTAFF 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just don't get these Walters. I served 19 years in the RAF as a driver. Like many in the RAF, I never served an operational tour. I have one medal, my LS&GCM and I wear it with pride at suitable occasions. I would never dream of trying to pretend I am something I am not. If anything, I suffer with survivor guilt. I know many members of the RAF who did operational tours and some who gave their lives or whose lives were changed either in conflict or acts of terrorism. I sometimes feel a fraud when I remember I did not do an operational tour, this is what drives me to attend remembrance parades to commemorate these people who gave all.

  • @dannywickens3368
    @dannywickens3368 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Am not military mr jonah but you have put all of this across so well,am glad 2 have you on our side mate,best wishes.

    • @mattjones9979
      @mattjones9979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny, thanks for the comment mate. Keep safe.

  • @LorenisShining
    @LorenisShining 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you for making this video, Aussie civilian here 👋 I have recently had a run in with someone who sadly embellished their service to me. I appreciate you’re approach considering the individual’s mental health.

  • @andrewtombs2160
    @andrewtombs2160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Nice one Jonah! A follow up like that was just what was needed to fully explain some misconceptions and queries. I particularly liked your acknowledgement of mental health issues. Far too many people want to just out and embarrass and seek, in some cases, retribution for Walt behaviour and I've always been torn by the potential for that person to have a mental health issue and standing up against their behaviour. You did it with compassion and tact and that to me is the essence of a true serviceman's approach. We served to help protect people with less ability to do so than us and that should continue into civilian life and situations. Total respect sir. Cheers Tombsy (Royal Engineers and Police retd.)

    • @applecatchermatt2951
      @applecatchermatt2951 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice comment Andrew Tombs, very much appreciated.

    • @simonlittler3976
      @simonlittler3976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it would be nice for someone to post this video onto a TikTok as the original video is doing the rounds, I have no idea how to post on there as I’m useless with tech, so in honour and respect for Rob Bromley it would be nice for somebody to put it on to clarify that he is not a Walt but was indeed a serving Royal Marine Commando

  • @jhughesdon3
    @jhughesdon3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One minor point regarding the RN Officer cap badge. Although common for Commando trained personnel to wear a cloth badge, it is not unheard of to wear the metal cap badge (seen here) first issued at BRNC when they pass AACC. That being said, he must have passed out the week prior to this original clip given how 'unsalty' it is!

  • @Papa-eb1lt
    @Papa-eb1lt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    He is real, I was with him when we yomped to Port Stanley’s Tesco!

  • @nedkelly7477
    @nedkelly7477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I stumbled across your original video which I found very interesting and prompted me to seek out the follow up explanation. I think your questions to this person were really well put and politely challenged him to the correct extent without prior knowledge of his personal circumstances. Well done and thank you for the explanation, which again was fair, balanced and much appreciated.

  • @capn_chris
    @capn_chris หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Regarding the RN Officer's beret badge. Whn I was working with the RN in the early '80s they did wear these metal badges when wearing RN black berets. I cannot say whether they were worn with RM green berets but they were kit in the day. Not disputing what you say, just respectfully pointing out. RFA officers purchased privately manufactured embroidered RFA beret badges from a supplier in Devonport.

  • @TheWizardOfTheFens
    @TheWizardOfTheFens 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Glad to have seen this follow up. I served for 12 years, five months and eleven days, being discharged from QEMH Woolwich in 1987. I am STILL regularly undergoing therapy for mental health issues, and believe it or not 2019 was the the worst year for me, but also the first year I really talked about it - even after all this time. I should have done it sooner as I wouldn’t have had such a disastrous personal life. I’m not sure I completely understand these peoples motivations. Some are very clearly suffering from mental health problems and I don’t think the approach of hounding and bullying is the correct way. Con men/women however are a wholly different kettle of fish, as they are often diverting funds that people donate in good faith for their own gain or for sexual favours. Good job on your exposé. Done well and done sensitively.
    One final (honestly!) point. If anyone reading this is or thinks they are, suffering from mental health issues, seek professional help.
    Celer et Audax

    • @transdimensionalist
      @transdimensionalist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      theres some good research to show ketamine and mdma have helped with ptsd etc. good luck

    • @seanmurphy5778
      @seanmurphy5778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Swift & Bold. Ex 2RGJ and then RAMC at QEMH. 1966 - 2002

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You did your bit well sir

    • @TheWizardOfTheFens
      @TheWizardOfTheFens 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seanmurphy5778 when did you leave 2RGJ?

    • @seanmurphy5778
      @seanmurphy5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TheWizardOfTheFens I joined 2RGJ from IJLB via a shortened stint in Trg Coy at the Rifle Depot in 1969. The Bn was based at Oxford Barracks in Münster, BAOR.
      Other than a 2 year posting to the Depot to run the Medical Centre, I stayed with the Bn until September 1979, when I left as Med Sgt from Armagh, to transfer to the RAMC, to train as an Operating Theatre Technician.
      I then continued to serve as an OTT/ODP until 1992. After leaving regular service, I continued to serve in the Reserves until 2002, at various Field Hospitals. I spent a considerable amount of time at QEMH Woolwich whilst Regular, and, up until it closed, as an agency ODP.
      I hope that answers your question.
      Celer et Audax / In Arduis Fidelis

  • @TE-ph4il
    @TE-ph4il 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3:04 actually incorrect. In the RN you'll see a mixture of fabric and metal beret badges worn by officers. With the 4s you're issued at BRNC, the beret badge is metal. The fabric ones are mostly privately purchased.

  • @khiggins7231
    @khiggins7231 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The narrator comes across as a decent and level headed guy. Very different to the America Stolen Valour chasers who are as crazy as the people they are confronting.

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      K Higgins, I wasn’t at this location to hunt out false veterans, it was an opportunity that needed addressing. Rather than walking away I felt this chap needed a talking to. I was interested to hear his story. Since this episode, I have met a number of individuals in similar circumstances but have not recorded the event. Some come clean, others brush me off with a response that tells me I’m interfering with their fantasy.
      Many of these people lack proper communication with the real world. The art to interact is being lost through modern technology.

    • @adamw2911
      @adamw2911 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JonahmdbJones It's possible he may have lost a close relative who served. Maybe he got through the majority of the commando course but got a bad injury at the end? Coupled with the possibility of mental issues then I guess a level of empathy is required.

  • @louismarano8121
    @louismarano8121 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The original Walter Mitty character didn't impersonate anyone. He was a henpecked husband who lived in his imagination.

  • @Hipporider
    @Hipporider 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My father was accused of being a fake by some other RM in Sydney. Dad got hold of the papers needed from the Admiralty or wherever and proved him wrong. That must have upset my old man so much to be accused of that. 😔. RIP Dad . 🇦🇺😞

  • @marco-58
    @marco-58 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My mate asked a bullshitter what his army number was. He replied "24". Mine had 8 digits.

  • @williamreilly5723
    @williamreilly5723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    REST IN PEACE ROB GOD BLESS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY AND TO ALL OUR PERSONAL THAT SADLEY WERE TAKEN DOWN SOUTH GOD BLESS

  • @wiggy5209
    @wiggy5209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you are showing yourself as a position of rank or showing that you've won certain medals whilst wearing misleading uniform that the populace may mistake as genuine it is illegal. In the same way that dressing up as a police officer is against the law. If I as a vet want to wear the threes I served in for a ceremony I would have to contact people in the forces still and ask if I can,whilst doing so I am still representing the uniform.
    Have a cousin who wore an old army uniform with medals on as a fashionable item and whilst the out of date uniform was okay to wear the medals were not.
    If you look at the current BRD's you should see.

  • @edenwalker5494
    @edenwalker5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    jesus, even as a reservist i wouldn't rock up in anything other than civvies out of respect for the regulars, and regulars have two views " don't be daft wear it" or they sort of get it why i won't.

    • @jay-el8tn
      @jay-el8tn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wether you are a reservist or regular your still a soldier fighting for your country

    • @edenwalker5494
      @edenwalker5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jay-el8tn i know what your saying man but compared to most i wasn't up to much

    • @jay-el8tn
      @jay-el8tn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edenwalker5494 never sell yourself short buddy. I too am a reservist in Edinburgh. Be proud of what you have achieved mate

    • @edenwalker5494
      @edenwalker5494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jay-el8tn i have the pride mate, it's just weird thing

  • @mac7083
    @mac7083 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    if someone says they ex service i always ask their service number. If you actually served it's something you never forget.

  • @chaz725
    @chaz725 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Now come on cabbage head you can see a mile of he's argentine the dark glasses give it away.!

  • @jonmathias6159
    @jonmathias6159 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Articulate, reasoned video. Nice.
    I once had a member of staff whose husband was killed in Gulf War 1. His unit used to get the widows to stand in for their dead husbands on the Remembrance Day parade.

  • @grahambarber2766
    @grahambarber2766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Only one medal on my chest: The River Exe Drinking Club Black Cat medal! PMPT 🐱🍺

  • @alansimmons9621
    @alansimmons9621 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's absurd to claim to have served when you haven't or to claim medals you are not entitled to. What about all the medals many of the royals have including Edward who I believe didn't make it through basic training.

  • @madjock2878
    @madjock2878 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a great speaker and you have my deepest respect from a "Crab" that was serving but didn't do Operation Corporate but did others ( Allied Force, Op Oracle and Op Telic ) finally I admire the way you kept a simle and your cool

  • @terryjeisman7550
    @terryjeisman7550 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have to disagree about RN officers' beret badbes. I was in Hong Kong in the early 80's and had quite a bit of contact with the SBS and their medical officer wore a metal badge on his beret!

  • @adammacdonald8553
    @adammacdonald8553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was on the menin gate parade in Belgium for the 11/11/19 last year with my father. I'm only 17. And he lot me wore his medals on my right as I'm supposed too as I didn't earn them and as we were waiting to march. A veteran said to me kindly excuse me young man you are wearing your medals on the wrong side. For a moment I was took back but he swiftly apologised sincerely as he was mixed up with his left and rights. I thought it fitted quite neatly in this comment section.

  • @garyswift390
    @garyswift390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow I must be ex SAS like everyone else on here that claims they were 😂😂😂

  • @sabre22b
    @sabre22b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been asked at a remembrance parade when i did my marine training. By an ex marine who was wearing both 42 and 45 lapel pins. He came on a bit strong. "I've not seen you here before."
    Well, i've stood at the same spot every year for, at that time, 8 years. He looked a bit sheepish but was undeterred.
    "When did you do the commando course?"
    My idiot radar pinged. "It's not a marine beret." (It's not, and i have only every spoken to two marines in my life.)
    He mumbled something and went back to his old pals. Not, "oh sorry chief. What is it? Oh, ok. I didn't mean any offence. When were you in blah blah"
    Nope. No respect for another veteran. Just turned away. Prick.

  • @ColGadarby
    @ColGadarby 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Jonah - were you at CTC in 84' ? 186 or 189 troop ? Think I recognise you.

  • @PaulStrickland
    @PaulStrickland 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We had a lad turn up to our TA unit in the early 90s, claimed he had previously served in Royal Marines, I asked him 'Which Commando?' He looked at me bemused and he said 'Isn't there only one, the Royal Marines' The PSI had a word with him, never saw him again!

  • @KevinMeeds
    @KevinMeeds 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best approach to a Walt I have seen. He was clearly a somewhat delusional chap. I have more pity than anger. The only thing I would say you were not correct about was the beret badge. The beret was clearly not a RM item, but the badge he was wearing wasn’t a tin copy as far as I can see it was a genuine RN officers beret badge (they always look too big and a bit blingy!). My flight pilot was an ex RM and wore that design of officers badge on his green lid.

  • @robspencer35
    @robspencer35 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you for your Service, Jonah!
    Greetings from a U.S. Navy veteran!

  • @steffenpost9071
    @steffenpost9071 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a German I'm always puzzeled about those things. Uniforms are there for some reasons and part of that is to show that this person is part of a certain organization, usually one that comes with certain capabilities and responsibilities, which the public is aware of. So said public needs to be able to trust the person that wears this uniform comes with even that. I'm glad that is a criminal offence here to do something like that. Either it is wearing a uniform or pretend to be a physician...
    Although the idea of wearing someone else's medals is very alien to me I unterstand that it might be a nice gesture - when it is cristal clear for everyone (!) that these ain't your medals.

  • @rw8467
    @rw8467 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Just look at his head: his beret is an Army Int Corps one, but his beret badge is a Navy Officer's!

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Close up it was imitation. Royal Navy Officers in my time wore a cloth cap badge upon a green beret, not a tin can replica as this guy was wearing.

    • @paulwood5803
      @paulwood5803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JonahmdbJones The tin can "replica" is genuine and would be worn by Naval Officers on their blue RN berets. Still have mine somewhere. I don't doubt however that a cloth one would be worn on a green beret.

    • @ArcofNeptune
      @ArcofNeptune 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@paulwood5803 Majority of RN Cdos I've seen have metal badges. If someone wants to pay £50 for a cloth badge from Thieves and Hawkes for their blue beret they can crack on. As far as I'm concerned 'pusser provides'.
      Also, go to any unit and muster a dozen troops. Their MTP may be the same style but you can bet you'll see 4 or 5 different types of combat boots in a line up of only 12.

  • @lesmoor001
    @lesmoor001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Americans don't even like you wearing camo shorts if you haven't served

  • @AmateurCaptain
    @AmateurCaptain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    combined operations ceased to exist in 1947... He looks great for his age.

    • @simonsignolet5632
      @simonsignolet5632 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I saw a walt wearing the Combined ops badge on a SAS windproof with Para wings and Cpl chevrons - he claimed to have been in my unit. Next time I saw him was because I slapped someone and had to attend court. Turned out that he was a court usher - sporting a RM tie, this time...
      Do these people have a wardrobe of eBay bought army gear which they dress up in according to their mood that day?! "Today, Matthew, I'm going to be a SAS Combined Operations Hercules Pilot".

    • @tdezyn
      @tdezyn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not true, 29 commando 148 Meiktila Bty Forward operations, is part of combined forces. Airborne and Seaborne.

    • @michaelwhittaker5432
      @michaelwhittaker5432 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tdezyn well spoken ! Combined Operations is still part of the Navy orbat

  • @l33tygr36
    @l33tygr36 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he is genuine. come on he completed all missions in every Battlefield, Arma, Overwatch, Spec Ops, Halo, Apex Legends & PUBG Battlegrounds .. but more importantly, all the series of Half life and Call of Duty EVERY single ONE of them! very hard missions to do. but you must understand it's secret, he can't talk about this stuff, totally classified. keep your mouth closed, the only thing you can say is how big was the monitor you completed your missions, pixels, screen inches, pc or playstation is classified and it's serious information guys don't make fun of him! pity but we all understand that (don't we?) ..........

  • @GeoffreyBronson
    @GeoffreyBronson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good on you for clearing Rob Bromley's name from accusations. I too was confused and wary of his answer but you've sorted that out completely. Hats off.

  • @vincentsubmarinismo774
    @vincentsubmarinismo774 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You were mistaken sir.
    That guy is the real deal, i served with him in the gulf war, he was tail gunner on my submarine.

  • @Sandy-r4d
    @Sandy-r4d 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I was half expecting this walter to reply everything with "SIR YES SIR!"

    • @mattjones9979
      @mattjones9979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sandy, in all honesty, he struggled putting a simple sentence together - no way was he prepped for a 3-word tongue twister!

  • @hamster-wh3ws
    @hamster-wh3ws 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He was stoned off his head and probably drunk as well. Didn't seem steady on his feet sometimes even. Prob doesn't even have any memory of it. I'm not sure if this is deception or just a crackpot. I suspect a crackpot. Sad really.... :(

  • @SU-452
    @SU-452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you think Prince Charles volumes of medals disrespect servicemen?
    It mildly erks me to see him wearing them, even tho he is able to 'legitimately'. His uncle, father, brother, served during wartime. Charlie did not

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      As far as I am aware, his medals are legit but not all are campaign medals or medals of gallantry.

  • @Buckblacket
    @Buckblacket 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Who wears a scrim scalf at a parade anyway? What an absolute whopper!

  • @bobh4981
    @bobh4981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Calmly explained on the day without any aggression. You could see the cogs going round in the pause as you asked him if he was real...... Do I admit or try to brazen it out. Choice of 2 and he blew it.

  • @andywalsh8761
    @andywalsh8761 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have never served but can tell something wasn’t right about that guy. I also have huge respect for anyone that has.

  • @notsobadkarma
    @notsobadkarma 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i have seen your mitty video before in a compilation of "stolen valor ", my old man was a Royal marine , and your question to the mitty really did say it all , i would never even dream of turning up at the cenotaph on remembrance day in anything resembling my dads uniform , i never earned the right , you were rather diginified ,in your response to it all , glad i actually found your channel

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best wishes to your old man if he’s still around.

  • @Chris-the-Saxon
    @Chris-the-Saxon 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I dint have any feelings except cringe when i heard this man speak.

  • @wsherratt5159
    @wsherratt5159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Well done Royal. A genuine and considered explanation. I liked the final advice as well. See you in the countermarch!

  • @hi-rm8ei
    @hi-rm8ei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m not being funny but if it was a para interigating him he would have hit him

  • @jameshardy6277
    @jameshardy6277 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was introduced to a 'Walt' at his own wedding reception (my gf knew his wife so I attended as a 'plus one'). His wife was so keen to introduce us as she just knew we'd have lots to talk about. After only a minute or so of chatting, we'd established he'd done 2 weeks at Lympstone then jacked. His poor Mrs thought he'd been a serving Royal Marine before working as a fitness instructor. I didn't say anything. I just wished them well and avoided any more conversation with him. I felt sorry for the guy getting caught out at his own wedding.

    • @JonahmdbJones
      @JonahmdbJones  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      James Hardy that sounds like a painful and uncomfortable situation. Was this chap in uniform? I’ve known of a few weddings where chaps have worn uniforms emblazoned with medals. It’s as if the ceremony will protect them and reinforce their facade!

    • @jameshardy6277
      @jameshardy6277 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JonahmdbJones No Blues or Lovats fortunately just a very red face and a few beads of sweat on his brow.

  • @brianpotter149
    @brianpotter149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy either has balls bigger than Britain itself for even thinking about trying this or his lift doesn't go to the top floor, am opting for the latter.

  • @kirstyhannah9307
    @kirstyhannah9307 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have worn my fathers and grand fathers medals, both on the right side. But I wish I was allowed to wear my fathers on the left.
    It would balance me up so I didnt walk lop sided.

    • @ColinH1973
      @ColinH1973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      😁😁😁

    • @numbnutz7832
      @numbnutz7832 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂

  • @stephenmorton1022
    @stephenmorton1022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    captain cat you are a waltermitty he did not not serve you at captain zinger because he served me at the local cafe on the same time and day

  • @prasad-srinivasan
    @prasad-srinivasan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    God bless the narrator here holding all emotions and presenting in very calm manner. 🙏 Sir.

  • @james-he1op
    @james-he1op 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    the tin badge did look like it was free with warlord magazine issue 6

  • @NHLyoung96
    @NHLyoung96 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Alright Royal, thanks for having the integrity to call out this Walter Mitty.

  • @jamescornflake1542
    @jamescornflake1542 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    And the engine went; Puketa Puketa Puketa Puketa Puketa Puketa Puketa Puketa ......

  • @stevenhenry7862
    @stevenhenry7862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    R.I.P. Rob!
    Gone but NEVER forgotten. One Hoofing Marine reporting for duty my Lord.
    From a British War Veteran

  • @welsh-3286
    @welsh-3286 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    god sake he is special needs and you couldnt see it by talking too him ?

  • @gooner6942
    @gooner6942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was there that day Jonah and saw this guy along with many of my shipmates and we all realised he was a fake. It was a great day for Al though and the turnout was brilliant for him and Claire.

  • @rlfdfd5059
    @rlfdfd5059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Regarding Al Blackman, In March 2017, the conviction for murder was overturned and reduced to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Blackman was released from prison on 28 April 2017 but his dismissal from the Marines remains in place.

  • @OfflineSetup
    @OfflineSetup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    (I have no connection to the forces). I think the American law to ban "walts" wearing uniform was overturned. I THINK it is now limited to only being illegal to receive financial reward. Thing is most of these pretenders are just after the "glory" they receive from members of the public. "Stolen Valor" is a great term to describe what they are doing, and make no mistake it does cause scepticism to be cast upon those that genuinely deserve our respect.

  • @alastairwest5200
    @alastairwest5200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was on the Belgrano in 1982 and I speak fluent Spanish...

  • @Iwasthemilkman
    @Iwasthemilkman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was once called a Walter Mitty for wearing a relative's medals at a remembrance day parade. One civvie got quite rude accusing me of buying the medals on eBay. I told him my relative's story and was backed up by the local RBLI...it was kinda like watching The Hulk turn into Bruce Banner and then into a mouse!

  • @ourclassicmovies1929-es1jd
    @ourclassicmovies1929-es1jd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    HE SERVED IN A FISH AND CHIPS SHOPPE DOWN SOUTH