106yr old WW2 Veteran Shares His Story | Memoirs Of WWII #46

Born in 1916, Henry Naruszewicz was already 26 years old, married, and a father when he was called into service to fight in World War II. He served with the 256th Armored Field Artillery in an effort to stop Hitler’s Nazi Germany from achieving world domination.
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Written and Directed by Brendan Bos and Joshua Scott
Filmed by Heather Scott
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Photo Enhancement by Hudson Louie
Archive Footage Sources:
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Primary Musical Score Source:
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Artlist Songs and Composers:
“An Eeriness” by Kyle Preston
“Black Rain” by Jimmy Svensson
“Generosity” by Jan Baars
“Revelations” by Tristan Barton
“Behind Every Decision” by Yehezkel Raz
“Let the Rains Come” by We Dream of Eden
“A Foggy Day” performed by Artie Shaw and his orchestra. Acquired from www.archive.org

[@brett4264]

Henry is the oldest WWII vet I've seen. Wow, 106 years old. He didn't look a day over 75.

[@carolecarr5210]

Didn't sound like it either.

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

I work with the elderly ages 70-105. He could pass for 85.

[@poster5887]

There is a Canadian WW2 vet who is 111.

[@arthurhaack618]

He looked as good as my grandpa, and he passed at 86. Quite impressive.

[@ivo3598]

@@poster5887 is there video of him??

[@dodotesla]

Made me so sad that he didn't make it till this upload 😞😢😢really the greatest generation. Rest in peace Henry

[@Halfbaggin]

Agreed. 10000%

[@MemoirsofWWII]

We agree and wish we could release before they pass, I believe this has happened to 5 or 6 of our releases but fortunately most of our releases happen before they pass. The sad truth is that as time passes this might be the case more often. Thank you for watching!

[@mpayne8206]

@@MemoirsofWWII thank you so much for getting them before its too late.

[@ivo3598]

@@MemoirsofWWII when this was shooted?? He died??

[@AsmodeusT]

​@@MemoirsofWWIIthank you for your amazing work. It's so sad to see the bravest of humanity pass, but I am so glad so many have been able to live such long and interesting lives after the war.

[@alltheexp3770]

This is a special one, MoWII crew.. 106 years old and you made sure his story was told. Absolutely commendable work. Thank Henry for his service all those years ago and may he rest in peace now.

[@kobraskin1]

Dad was with Patton since Sicily...these men were the real deal...greatest generation...RIP sir....

[@matube6399]

Was he only in Sicily what was his infantry division

[@jeroenvandenberg5750]

Patton always had a special place in my father's heart. In april 1945 he was liberated in Kassel by the Third Armoured Division. He was swept of the street for the Arbeitseinsatz in Utrecht-Holland. I had the privilige that he talked about his experiences with relative ease; a small goldmine of stories. This is a great veterans project.Thanx very much. Truly a great generation. Too very bad that there is not such a russian parallel initiative of the same magnitude. Maybe than a conflict in the Oekraine COULD have been prevented. With 25(?) million dead Russia needs a-at least psychological- clear doorstep. The US lost 551.000 soldiers;the Red Army 8.000.000.......

[@drizzetsrevenge]

These men were built different. You guys have such an awesome opportunity to meet these incredible icons, and im so jealous. Thank you for giving them a voice.

[@BrownEyePinch]

I bet you're built different

[@TheDnlnext]

@@BrownEyePinch ⬅️🔝 sus 🌈

[@fdrstan]

They had no choice.

[@Joyride37]

Every person is capable of far more than they think they are. All it takes is being thrust into the right/wrong circumstances Im proud of the greatest gen but I don’t agree they were magical unicorns no one can compare to. I’ve been in the Army over a decade. There’s always problems, there always will be, but we’re doing just fine

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

My father was ww2 infantry pacific. He always told me I was tougher than him. So I disagree. Every generation will step forward according to need.

Could still wear his uniform impeccably. Rest in peace and thank you for all your effort. Thank you for sharing his story.

[@royboy9361]

RIP Henry, anyone who fought in WW2 is my hero, right down to the clerks and cooks.

[@TheGainfather]

106! Really apart of the greatest generation! Thank you for your service, sir!

[@strikingscorp4659]

They truly were part of the greatest generation. Thank you for bringing these stories to light 🙏🏽

[@Scandinavian1962]

Truly, the greatest generation.

[@Rzr543]

I don’t know what it is about this channel but every time I watch an episode, I tear up…and I’m a retired veteran. We are all alive a free because of that generation. Remember that fact when you wake up each day.

[@jek4587]

He passed away in October, God Bless his soul.

[@minuteman-RN]

Rest easy, Henry. Thank you for serving our country.

[@fancy_one9261]

Rest in peace, Henry🙏

[@christopherch7307]

Amazing health for 106. Thank you for sharing your story sir.

[@michaellnss]

Rest in Paradise Henry and thank you for your service guy what such a cool and humble man that even during the worst time he always saw and looked for the beauty in every situation man truly is the definition of the greatest generation

[@Mendo707mx]

Wow for 106 he is clear as a bell!

[@liltism]

we salute the flag everyday for our nation and the hero’s who served under it

[@BrownEyePinch]

No

[@liltism]

;)

[@OneNationUnderGod.]

RIP Henry, you were a true American patriot and a true member of the Greatest Generation. I'm so thankful his story is now preserved forever 🇺🇸

[@debrakleid5752]

106 years old and he didn’t look that old. I really hope they continue these videos with the Korean War and Vietnam as there won’t be anymore soldiers of WW2 left soon. My dad was a vet for the Vietnam and died at 84 on 02/23/21. I really look forward to seeing these videos. RIP Henry Naruszewicz. You had a long life and I wish I got to know you.

[@D33Lux]

My friends dad served two tours in Vietnam, he died of cancer in 2018. R.I.P. pvt White.

[@shannonobrien9922]

#1 I'm SO glad u guys got this man's story before he took it with him to the great beyond! #2 SIR- THANKYOU for your service- freedom isn't free! Fantastic story

[@brett4264]

Thanks for keeping Henry's memory alive.

[@JamesCraigWhoop]

Hard to watch without getting too emotional, good tears 🥲

[@jonathanl2748]

God bless Henry. He’s another great American from that era.

[@mclarenscca]

Much respect for this soldier! Thank you sir for your service and our freedoms!

[@josephmccarthy8745]

He is my hero.we hand out the hero label too much today.he like that whole generation did what he had to do.thank you for your sacrifice

[@agtbruinsman7190]

As son of Canadian WWii Veteran I make the small sacrifice and go to Nov 11 Remembrance Day service at whatever closest cenotaph I am near. They were a kickass generation that should never be forgotten.

[@D33Lux]

I salute your father. R.I.P. great man.

[@jimz68]

Once again I am humbled by these stories. Rest In Peace, Sir.

[@JB-sw8db]

An amazing American, and one of the greatest generation. Thank you for your service, sir you are truly an American hero. May you rest in peace.

[@fdrstan]

Thank you for helping to tell the stories of our WWII veterans. True American and world HEROES. We must always remain vigilant to the threat of fascism. 🇺🇸

[@Hevynly1]

Gosh! I wish there were a secondary video about his secrets for longevity. He looked and sounded amazing for 106. What a story, wow! RIP, Mr. Naruszewicz.

[@OLMasterChief]

R.i.p Henry, that was a great interview!

[@yvesmagnin4187]

Merci à ce brave vétérans et à tous ces jeunes américains qui nous ont libéré thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@alicemcpherson7961]

God bless Henry for his service. Because of him and others like him, we live free.

[@andersAnders-zi2ei]

RIP and thank you more than it is possible to say. Love this generation, tough son of a guns. True patriots

[@TubeWatcher124]

My Grandfather (mother's dad, served the whole war) fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a Tank driver, before he was injured. Lost 1/2 his hearing in that. I think one time he told me that was the worst one he was in. Rest in Peace Henry, Thank You for your service and steadfast optimism. We owe your generation more for the freedoms we enjoy today, than we can repay. God speed.

[@patrickbrown8540]

My Grand father was the gun operator in a tank in the battle of the bulge and all through out the war. His name was Glenn D Brown.

[@jeffreylucas2027]

Wow 106 and he can still remember it like it was yesterday to me that’s amazing. He didn’t look like he was that old. Another amazing story

[@TheShoottheradio]

Most those old WWii guys could tell stories like they were there yesterday. My grandfather was a combat medic and world War II and his memory for that stuff was pretty good as well. I guess when you walk through the bowels of hell and live to tell about it you don't forget a lot of it.

[@jeffreylucas2027]

@@TheShoottheradio thank them for their service

[@TravelingToHistory]

Such a great KZbin channel. They give a voice to people who, after their contributions during the Second World War, never expected anything special in return. Thank you for this beautiful episode (they all are btw)

[@Welderswife1]

Most definitely the greatest generation. Such brave boys fighting all those years ago for our freedom. I wonder how many realize how much they gave for us. May they never be forgotten.

[@alkitzman9179]

This was a wonderful story that Henry was able to tell. Thanks for getting this on film. My Grandpa died in Sept 2021 and had served in the Phillipines during the War . I wrote a song for my Grandpa's Generation. Ironically its called " The Greatest Generation" They certainly were so much humility with all that life threw at them. God Bless all Veterans

[@wisconsinfarmer4742]

my father landed in the Philippines at age 18 to begin the island hopping pushback.I lucked out getting him for a father. He passed in 2019. And now fascism is trying to take us from the inside.

[@alkitzman9179]

@@wisconsinfarmer4742 I as a fellow resident of WI couldn't agree with you more. Thankfully my Grandpa and Father both veterans who died 2 months apart in 2021 don't have to witness this decay anymore. We are being taken down without a shot being fired. YET

[@watchyoutube1268]

The greatest generation! What a hero!

[@joaocampos8700]

best notification for a friday

[@paulinejoygalsote567]

Thank you for your service, Henry! Much love from the Philippines!🇵🇭

[@EliteFuller]

What a legend

[@sehrgrossesglied5000]

His words become so much more graspable now with the f**kin Russian invasion happening in our European neighborhood. Your channel is a great contribution to society, thank you so much and all the best to Henry and his family

[@rossthomson1958]

Relative peace in Europe destroyed by putler.

[@seanodwyer4322]

sehr- ahh hav more evidence that china is going too invade/ attack new zealand and it is too do with the year- 2009 A.D.

[@fatlad5090]

respect to him. and wow having that memory at 106 year old is amazing

[@russellrobinson505]

Appreciate you getting these men's stories!!! Get all of them!!! A lot of these men went through the worst imaginable.. getting them to talk about it is not always easy even after all the years. Thanks 👍👍👍

[@DaystromDataConcepts]

Another amazing story and one where, once again, this generation of men were able to deal with life and very near death situations so calmly. Their strength, endurance and determination is, alas, in sharp contrast to today's society where so many young people require "safe spaces" in order to function.

[@TRockett55IRISH]

Ive said it many times my wife and I look forward to every episode on this page when we get the alerts that another episode has been posted . Thank you Memoirs of World War two for posting these stories they need to be told and shown. Im a veteran like my father , grand fathers and great grand fathers who served going back to WW1 , WW2 , KOREA , Vietnam then myself in Iraq and Afghanistan. I have a two year old daughter and as soon as she is old enough we will watch all these episodes so she'll have an understanding and appreciation of the greatest generations service and sacrifice to free the world from evil . Keep it up guys and thank you for all that you do .

[@michellegable3191]

Such an amazing man was such an amazing attitude. They definitely just don’t make men like him anymore. My grandfather is in World War II, and he was also a great honorable, hard, working man and fearless.

[@Felipe-ye9ni]

This is so nice

[@RhettyforHistory]

He was a true hero! Thank you for bringing us Henry's story!

[@DanielJMathews1]

May God let this wonderful man into heaven, thank you so much good sir for this wonderful interview, thank you for giving a few years of your life so that other could be set free. Thank you sir and may your soul rest in peace

[@mpayne8206]

Thank you so much for doing this. I'm going to donate now. I really want to meet and interview a ww2 vet. I'm willing to travel. Any ideas on how to go about locating? If I can, I'd love to give the interview to someone like yourself to post for others to view.

[@ChrisTeachesHistory]

Love hearing these stories. I teach 11th grade Contemporary US Studies and share these with my students periodically. Many students get emotionally invested hearing these stories as well.

[@chamilton9182]

What a beautiful video. He was so lucid for his age and told a remarkable journey. I know we are losing these beautiful men and women so rapidly. Thank you so much for capturing this and sharing it with us. God Bless and Keep you and your family.

[@newwavepop]

made me cry at the end. fare well Henry, may you find all the peace that you deserve.

[@cg212]

This man has lived through so much. Born in a day where horses and buggies were still common travel amongst many people. Witnessed the roaring 20s, great depression, WW2, atomic bomb, moon landing and the acceleration of technology to the present day.

[@pnjasv]

I once asked Henry when he fist drove a car. He said 12. I then said well you must have driven a tractor younger than that because you lived on a farm. He just chuckled and said there were no tractors then we had a horse and a plow. Now that's perspective!

[@devinmyers8547]

Having Conducted full honors for these fine individuals was one of my greatest duties. Very heart wrenching but also very important.

[@annowens5970]

This is my great uncle! What a beautiful soul

[@benscoles5085]

Eloquent in his talking, when he put on his military coat, I tearerd up, he was still brave and proud. one heck of a Great Man, Rest Well Sir.

[@garyreed6237]

I had teachers in High School that were in the War. We all looked up to them. I was born 18 years past VJ day. I am thankful and honored to have know many of these Heros growing up 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rickbachman993]

RIP , Thank for your service. And Thank you Josh and Team for your work.

[@charlessaint7926]

I'm glad I'm donating to get this job done. Find them. Record them. Remember them. Not many left.

[@kellycervi4698]

Thank you for your service Sir and may your memory be a blessing.

[@glenn5903]

Thankyou for your service. My dad was in the Army Air Corp. He then went into the Air Force. He was Enewolk Atol. Operation Sandstone Joint Task Force 7. Saw 3 atomic tests. Was constantly being fired on. He spent the rest of his life in VA hospitals and homes. I never really got to know him except his military records. I am so proud of him and all the veterans.❤❤❤

[@andynoble4948]

Thank you for your service Sir!,and may you rest in peace!

[@MrShenyang1234]

Thank God, Henry returned home safely to his wife & kids. Tens of thousands on all sides did not. We thank him for his loyalty, bravery & patriotic sense of duty. Thank You, Henry. We will NEVER forget you nor your comrades in arms.

[@l3bronjam3s]

it's cool to be able to hear these stories

[@imbok]

So many stories, so little time. Thank you for doing this.

[@rileyjothecorso9732]

One of the best channels on KZbin!!! We can never thank those who served in the military 🪖 enough and I thank each and everyone of them with all my heart and soul 💜❤️💜 God bless our veterans and their families. God bless you sir for all your effort and time you put into making these videos so these heroes can share their stories with us.

[@moparedtn]

Thank you, God bless and keep you and rest in peace, sir. - Ed on the Ridge

[@mattalley4330]

My own grandpa was too young to fight in WW2, being fifteen when it ended. His older brother did serve though. He was a Sherman tank driver. He told his family a story once of passing through a village in Germany where the villagers stood in the road to impede their progress. When they radioed it in their superiors told them to keep moving whether the people moved or not. Most of them did but others didn’t or perhaps couldn’t in time. Their screams haunted him for the rest of his life. War is hell.

[@j.c3596]

I'm from Brazil, and this is always the best notification I get, congratulations on the beautiful work, keep doing it until the day you get it!

[@dylansalazar1226]

I’m proud to be a grandson of WW2 U.S. Army veteran who served in the Normandy Campaign. RIP Adolph G Salazar OCTOBER 8, 1923 - NOVEMBER 30, 2017

[@waldopepper1]

Thanks!..many thanks for bringing Henry’s story to the public. Thank you for all you do!

[@jamessauger2361]

I just discovered this channel. The work you are doing is extremely important and it breaks my heart knowing we are losing these men and their stories with them. Thank you for preserving them for future generations.

[@discodan1592]

God bless him…it’s a shame our country has squandered everything he and his brothers have fought for…RIP Sir thank you for your service

[@justaperson3641]

I love these series. Thank you so much

[@santhanaraj5863]

Such an awesome golden generation of brave men, but sadly and tragically, so many were sacrificed like lambs for so few elites in New York and London!!

[@michaeldouglas1243]

I just realized this man's child he talked about, if alive, is over 80 years old!!

[@JustaFupa0315]

My great grandfather was a SFC with the 818th TD battalion, 3rd Armored Div. Seems he just about followed the exact same route through Europe as this guy here. My gramps was also in Africa though. Name was Juan Rios, but he changed his name to John Rivers prior to joining the army. He retired out of the army in 1960 after 20 years of active service, and 10 years reserve. He received the purple heart, and a silver star medal during the second world war.

[@MisterBaltimoron]

Thank you Henry and may God Bless You! My uncle was in the Bulge. The only thing he’d say was he was in a tank. Whatever he did, saw or heard in the war he took with him to his grave.

[@jacobhenry8546]

Amazing. Thank you for doing this.

[@grantmorrey5138]

I spent a lot of time with my grandparents, both were veterans, they told me stories you wouldn't believe, showed me the war coupons, told me how hard times were, often. My mom wore clothes made from a burlap sack, she was born in 1940. My dad told me they got their first truck on the ranch in 1956. Before that they did it with horses. I'm addicted to this channel. The stories my God.

[@kevstacey8639]

RIP Mr. Henry Naruszewicz and all of your departed brothers in arms, and a massive thank you to all of you, still alive and otherwise, for your service and your contributions to freedom. 🥃

[@marcusdelk7708]

I thank this man for his service. As a young man who aspires to join the service, it’s the men like him that inspire me to never forget that freedom is never free, and that it must be defended if necessary. Rest in peace Sir ~Future U.S Sailor Marcus Delk of KFHS

[@alanjones1491]

My next door neighbor is 103; He is the last surviving WWII US Army Ranger 1st Division. He was part of the Rangers who first fought in North Africa against the Vichy French. He fought in Sicily and Italy. He was a BAR man. He has memories that he has shared with me that chill you to the bone Many of these memories still haunt him. He is truly a great decorated American Hero. I feel honored to have him as friend.

[@user-ds7fc7vt2p]

ln November 1942 The fights between Vichy French and US troops lasted not even a week.

[@longtyler182]

Thank you for not only your service Henry but thank you for sharing your story. May you rest in peace 🕊️

[@tommarino69]

What a wonderful man, he was truly part of a generation that sacrificed a lot for those that followed. I'm grateful for what Henry and his fellow soldiers did for us all. Whenever I listen to their tales I'm completely in awe of them, they are superheroes in my eyes. Rest in peace Henry & thank you for everything you did during those dark days of humanity.

[@stevebruce1235]

Thank You All Veterans The Price You All Heve Paid,Will Never Be Forgotten

[@ryandavis9898]

My grandfather max was a polish tank commander at Normandy under the British. I would have loved to have heard his story.

[@Miki_big_red_machine]

Crazy to think he Born during ww1! And was already adult solidier living this hell😢🥺 but he is still here cant believe how he is 106 with being hurted 80 years ago…

[@madmanmechanic8847]

Damn I love these guys I grew up with them hearing their stories they were all tougher than an old boot they dont make men like this anymore. When I saw he passed away I just teared up I have such profound respect and love for all of them . They truly are the greatest generation .

[@duglife2230]

Rest in peace, Mr. Naruszewicz! You are an inspiration to this country, as are all of our WWII veterans!

[@gavindoering15]

I appreciate yall capturing these stories as a grandson of German refugees saved by these brave men it is so important that there stories are never forgotten

[@sethkearl8056]

Thanks Josh for bringing WWII to today and your time spent at FT. My two go-to’s.

[@semperparatus3188]

I believe he was in the same division and unit as one of our family members. TEC 5 U.S. Army (tank operations). 3rd Army under general pattons command. Unfortunately Willard Eugene “Curly” Keller passed away at the age of 92, Nov 1, 2018 in Fayetteville Tennessee. Seeing these veterans tell their stories is amazing but also heart breaking. I serve my country, and I know i’ll never be such a man that these men were. And when Mr Keller passed, we lost a big part of us. The smile of a 5 foot 5 veteran of WW2 was one of the best smiles I’d ever seen. Occasionally I personally still weep over the loss of him. While for me it was early, for him it was right on time. He was tired. He’d been married for 75 years and lost his wife a few years before he passed away. I still remember all his stories especially the one where he met his wife when he was only 14. I love that man. And i learned more from him than a history book. God rest that mans soul.

[@abrahamhidalgo3605]

God bless you Henry

[@quandaledingle7808]

Rip thank you for your service and even talking about it with us is just great it takes a lot to do that all of the things they’ve seen it’s horrible may you rest in peice