Marine MACHINE GUNNER on IWO JIMA Combat | Harry Martin

[@robertmullins764]

Ninety-five years old and memory sharp as a tack. Still remembers the terminology from seventy-five years ago! Semper Fi, Mr Martin.

[@slopedouche5460]

I know his recitation of military terminology was incredible, almost eerie, very proud of this corpsman!

[@kenallard8728]

He's probably thought about those moments and memories -- and how he'd convey them -- for quite a long time.

[@greggutierrez6339]

Meanwhile Trump can't remember what he had for breakfast

[@garywilliams7734]

@@greggutierrez6339 really u had to drag ur hatred here?

[@Nathand0992]

Greg Gutierrez stop speaking our language Mexican .

[@jello4479]

We need to cherish these men while they're still with us.

[@watchmanonthewall2151]

This

[@jarrettperry6931]

Very much so. These people are one of the greatest generations of Americans to ever live.

[@ArcaMids]

My exact thought.

[@ownSystem]

In 15 years all WW2 vets will be all dead. If that hits home. Bless these great men and women.

[@factstrumpprejudice6740]

Trump told the world these heroes were "loosers and suckers" . nuff said.

[@NutshellLayne]

“No, I didn’t see anybody raise no flag, that was behind us!” What an absolute badass. Thank you sir!

[@user-mv2oo9iw6u]

*Harry Martin had a few more good stories in him. Channel should invite him back.*

[@Sasha-jk6wo]

That's easily one of the best American military veteran quotes I've ever heard.

[@andrewsmith3257]

😆

[@Mtlmshr]

Could not agree more!

[@Master.blaster1212]

I guarantee you this is one of the toughest men you will ever see in your lifetime. I’ve got nothing but respect and gratitude for this gentleman.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

You know he's tough when he's laughing his way through talking about his time during the entire battle of Iwo Jima!

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

I put a furnace in for a Marine in 1995. He saw the Marine tattoo on my arm and broke out a box containing pictures of his tour on Iwo Jima. I have fought in Iraq and I cannot imagine doing what these men went through. They don't build them like that anymore.

[@sjs928]

SEMPER FI... Ooorah

[@jeffsnider7842]

Thank you for your valuable work too

[@petercarmeci8317]

Rah!! 🇺🇸

[@TheDCGuitar13]

I wonder what those 1940s crayons must’ve tasted like!

[@dukecraig2402]

Yes they do build them like that these days, and you're proof of that.

[@345weehrs]

You just don't get any tougher than this man.

[@ChevisPreston]

This isn’t tough. This is the Pacific front. Words cannot describe.

[@jimparis5073]

Chev is right to be fair those boys caught hell

[@mattdom529]

Chuck Norris!!!! Lol for real though these brave men walked through the gates of the underworld and saw things most humans will never experience.

[@Rubenbauer80]

Mad respect to these men that fought those battles, words cannot describe my appreciation.

[@vincealince_SRT]

At the Feet of Jesus good get a loan from them and shut up

[@gibsoneb3]

No tough talk, just action. A true professional.

[@JohnnyUtah9]

The mans cover is on point. Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper fi.

[@MitchJohnson0110]

I'm Michigan's Upper Peninsula we call that "SISU"

[@billcyou137]

Mitchell Johnson e

[@jojobar5877]

@Bobby Allen “SISU“. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisu

[@TXMEDRGR]

"Coming ashore we had a bad experience..." Wow, what a wonderfully humble understatement. God bless this Marine.

[@counciousstream]

"We were taking pretty heavy fire". I can't even imagine what it was like.

[@Ronnie-Jones]

most forbidden documentary. Europa The Last Battle at archive . org

[@golfdoc1950]

I’m a doctor and I had a patient who served in the 4th Marine Division on Saipan Tinian and Iwo. He was a kind gentle guy who raised roses after he retired from the railroad. He needed a new car and I suggested a Honda. He told me flat out, no way would he ever buy a Japanese car. He had been a captain and saw lots of bad things.

[@tritiumeye]

That's hilarious. Could never buy a Japanese car. Lol.

[@dennisplatte7506]

My dad was shot on Iwo Jima and went to many Marine Corps reunions-----but respected the tenacity of the Japanese-----and had many Japanese cars. All react differently.

[@jesser73]

@@dennisplatte7506 exactly.all are heros who did there job.but all are individuals also.

[@dennisplatte7506]

@@jesser73 There were heroes in every battle. I played in the band for two different Marines who earned the Medal of Honor in Vietnam. But an old guy that fought on Iwo Jima and 2 other Islands said in his 3 battles he never saw one hero. I'd tend to believe like him that the heroes were fewer than we think. If we call everyone who fought a hero----that takes away from the small percent that truly were heroes. As many old Marines would say-----the real heroes didn't come back----or were badly wounded. The old guy said that most fighters were simply trying to move foreward and stay alive.

[@lsuwreckinshop6782]

I worked a General Motors and those vehicles are assembled in AMERICA but parts came in crates from 50 different countries. I would imagine Ford and Dodge are no different. They are all as AMERICAN as Honda.

[@nickbloom6861]

"I was born in a trappers cabin" - Right here is where this man got his toughness. I guarantee it

[@McChicken1999]

Like a crack house?

[@johnpearce9891]

Roger that hard as titanium sharp as a Bayonet

[@oledahammer8393]

Yoopers are hardy folk!

[@johnmarshall4442]

Yeah , that's all he had to say to explain his background. I lived in Alaska for 12 years . Hard to imagine how people lived there 100 years or more ago. You're daily routine is to survive.

[@gbavey53]

I guess he didnt know about his white privilege....this is how stupid we have become.

[@ryandonahue285]

Instead of looking up to celebrity's and athletes and putting them on a high horse. We should be looking up to the real heros !

[@road_king_dude]

👏👏👏👏

[@trog.lodyte]

UK used to award knighthoods etc to war heroes. Now they go to rock stars and actors. What a joke.

[@road_king_dude]

@1Man Army and respect to the warriors on both sides absolutely

[@jugghead-1975]

Sad really ... and look at the state of affairs in our great nation! We're going to severely miss this generation of MEN! Semper fi

[@gerardramirez6320]

So right these men are our heroes, young ,tough and strong willed.

[@Betterifitsfree]

After being raised hard scrabble to survive on just the essentials, after being shunted for his 1st attempt to join up, after nearly being killed on the beach with just "50 round being fired", he still feels compassion for his enemies. He deserves all the salutes he gets.

[@evealt8267]

Such White privilege listening to him huh ? Even back in the day...right ? right....

[@javierfranceschi5715]

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[@yawannatilly]

Eve Alt lmao what are you on about? Minorities served to😜

[@MercurySTR]

@@evealt8267 white privilege? seriously

[@roderickstockdale1678]

Eve Alt Montford Point Marines

[@BMF6889]

I served 21 years in the Marines. My first assignment was as a platoon commander in Vietnam 1968-1969. This Old Corps Marine was accurate. At least in my experience in Vietnam with firefights and snipers, you rarely see the enemy unless they are up and moving around or they were dead. We would try to suppress fire by targeting what looked like might be a fighting position while others moved forward. That was a hard year: firefights, snipers, mortars, accidents, friendly fire, rice paddies, jungle, and mountains. But the worst in my opinion were the mines and booby-traps. The months we operated in the low lands, the mines and booby-traps could be anywhere. I lost a lot of good Marines to the mines. The fighting in the areas I was in were nothing as intense as Saipan, Tinian, and certainly nothing like Iwo Jima. But our time in combat was one year with only a one week R&R outside of Vietnam. And a firefight is a firefight regardless of what war you are in. My dad was a B-17 pilot in WW II, shot down on 23 July 1943 and was a POW for 2 years. At tip of the hat to the Greatest Generation that fought in WW II.

[@geoffvanwagner3302]

Vietnam was rough and not enough credit goes to you guys so on behalf of everyone I know I want to thank you for having what it takes to fight for us. You have no idea what it personally means to me and I know it really doesn't mean much but I'm truly thankful

[@ciaranarmstrong2811]

Salute to you Sir! From a current Infantry officer in the Canadian Army

[@joshrayborn1418]

And the greatest generation there ever will be !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice

[@15055chevy]

@@geoffvanwagner3302 I can't thank you and the other gentlemen that served in Vietnam enough Sir. Thank you for your service to this country.

[@MurfFJ]

My Father was a Marine Sgt. in WW2, Part of the original USMC "Raiders". He fought His last Battle against the Japanese on Iwo. He was skilled in the operation of the Flamethrower so despite being wounded twice, remained on the Island still fighting for 31 days till carried off, with a Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf clusters, leaving part of his right Hand and Arm behind on "Bloody Iwo". His wounds never stopped Him from Hugging His Kids though. Which I am proud to be one of. Semper Fi.

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Sounds like he was a hell of a Marine! We owe him so much.

[@jcmangan]

amazin story when you think that the flamethrower guys always were shot first and never taken prisoner.

[@ryandonahue285]

Thank you for sharing that. God bless you and your family. Your father courage, hard work and bravery is motivating.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

He would have had stars though, not OLCs. Those are only issued by the army.

[@franksantucci3038]

A purple 💜 with two Gold stars, or three purple hearts. The Carlson Raiders are the stuff of legend, as is Red Mike Edson and his Raiders. Marine Force Recon came from these two WW2 Marine Corps Raider Units. Much Gratitude and Respect for your family member who was a WW2 MARINE CORPS RAIDER. My Father was a BAR-Man in 1-7-1 on Guadalcanal, with Chesty Puller, and John Basilone. Dad went from the CANAL, through Peleliu, got wounded a bunch and never talked about it with anyone. REAL MENS MEN, and most definitely THE GREATEST GENERATION...

[@paulmysliborski4832]

They do not make men like this anymore. To call them "The Greatest Generation" might be one of the biggest understatements ever. My grandfather was on Iwo Jima (USMC), and I could listen to his stories and look at all of his uniforms & medals for as long as he could stand it back in the early 70'S. I really appreciate all of these vids. Sincerely.

[@Turk10mm]

My grandfather passed away last year at 95. He enlisted before the war, fought through the south pacific and downplayed his heroism his entire life. The greatest generation. He then went on to fight in Korea and raised a wonderful family. Thank you Harry, and all men and women who have fought, currently fight, and will fight for our country.

[@estebanmiguel6019]

Superman is a fictional man of steel. Your grandfather and my grandfather (B-17 pilot) were real men of steel.

[@andrewerlandson4030]

I knew this man through church . honest man and was always chipper altitude. I didn't know he passed away. good man.

[@TX.RigWelder33]

I love how he is so giggly about hardship the things these guys lived through from the time of birth to the end I dont think any of us could even comprehend.

[@2DSTORMS]

You can tell the focus on Mount Siribachi Flag raising made him upset. No focusing on troops there in his mind

[@johnlarue2248]

@@2DSTORMS He was 100% correct. He thought of his men, his small part of that battle. Marines look out for each other. My father was in WWII also, as a carrier pilot on the Yorktown and U.S.S. Kitkun Bay in Leyte. He never talked about what happened until much later in his life. After going through similar situations, I now know why. They are/were the "Greatest Generation"

[@bignoseharry6561]

That you understand respect as you do, I would consider you a good man as well ! I could be incorrect, but, I will stick to my thinking. PS Now after checking out your gig selection, you understand self respect, and hard work, without a doubt. Teach your children that, if you don't mind me saying that. lol. And no one is perfect all the time, we just keep it in mind to attempt it, always...liars are always perfect. Liars. lol. Later !

[@bignoseharry6561]

@@johnlarue2248 Thanks.

[@70stunes71]

Being a Michigan farm boy and a veteran myself, many of us grew up in poor families, with not much income. My father was a veteran also as were many in the lineage on both side of my parents. We hunt we trap we fish and Farm. It's our way of life here

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Bless his little bad ass heart.

[@Adrian_plays759]

Little......??????

[@lisarussell8874]

Sounds a bit condescending

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

@@lisarussell8874 Well, then, you sound like a lefty.

[@lisarussell8874]

@@chocolatefrenzieya sounds like you need to look up the definition of condescending.

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

@@lisarussell8874 Sounds like you need to look up the definition of toady.

[@IooCMGooI]

people like him are so under appreciated he literally fought for our will to live how we want. he was sacrificing his life for us today. god bless him. thank you for securing our future today sir. doesn’t even disrespect the japanese so humble so brave thank you sir.

[@seanfrashier631]

He's very sharp for a 95 year old man. I'd love to sit down and have a conversation with him

[@boomslang1015]

Wow! 95 years old and still sharp. My dad was was a 22 year old Ensign in 1944 and he has been gone for almost 20 years now. Amazing these tough old guys are still around. Greatest generation by far. This nation got its prosperity off their sacrifice.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

I used to know a Guy that was in Okinawa,and I've known a few WW 2 and even WW1 Veterans (Great Uncle) but both My Grandfathers were too young for WW1 and too Old for WW2.

[@danielcadwell9812]

My Grandpa fought on Okinawa was born in '22 died in '01 at 79.

[@jaydub424625]

As a Marine veteran 99-07 (machine gunner too) this was great to watch. Truly the greatest generation.

[@soylentgreen2065]

Semper fi young marine

[@f.k.burnham8491]

My uncle was a Corpsman on Iwo. He was never the same afterwards. Too many memories of the men he couldn't help. RIP Ray.

[@umpalumpa1012]

He was The Hero's Hero , Balls of steal. RIP Ray...

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Corpsmen took serious casualties during Iwo Jima, the job he had to do was absolutely insane. One of these veterans spoke of a corpsman during Iwo who broke down, said he couldn't handle another casualty because there's too many and he can't do anything for them. He was mid sentence when another Marine got hit and yelled out corpsman and without a seconds hesitation he ran right back into the gun fire to help him. I can't imagine how hard that job must have been.

[@jturner606]

"My mission was to take them out. I did the best I could" and talking about Japanese coming up behind the tanks "we took care of that" so humble and so badass

[@bobbygetsbanned6049]

Even when these guys talk about the war they hardly talk about the war. They keep the fighting parts brief and focus on the bigger picture. It's very rare for them to ever mention anyone doing anything special, they were just doing their job. A very humble generation.

[@WRKF0RAMMO3]

I'm filled with sadness that these humble magnificent heroes are fewer and fewer each day. We are losing so much history with each passing. Thank you for your sacrifice sir.

[@mr.lewelljo1971]

This man and many others like him have my full respect and gratitude. Born in 63 and lived on a military base for all of my childhood, I remember my father coming back from Vietnam and becoming a drill sergeant. He was a tough but fair man. Finally after I realized I didn’t know more than him about life we became best friends and were until the day he died. I’ve listened to the same stories over and over again as if it was the first time I’ve heard them. They never changed. I repeat some of his stories today with him getting credit. Others I smile about and will always keep to myself. Love you Sgt Major Grover Edward Lewellen 1936 to 2009.

[@Dee-nonamnamrson8718]

May he rest in well-earned peace, and may we not lose what he, and those like him, fought to protect.

[@icedog3636]

o7

[@shteve8533]

god bless

[@ajwas8565]

This man is a complete UNIT. They don't make 'em like that anymore. Semper Fi!

[@umpalumpa1012]

Actually they still do make them, They are our special forces, SEALS, Delta Force, Night Stockers to name a few , but yes sir, I agree he is among the best of the best...

[@fcjasper1186]

The Greatest Generation! Thank you for the freedom I have right now u are a HERO!

[@susiearviso3032]

Yes yes yes!

[@bobjones2460]

Your freedom was stolen by the politicians at home, not from abroad.

[@willhausauer7703]

This Channel is doing a service none of us can possibly fully appreciate. Thank you for documenting these men.

[@Hisslave1]

"The Lord had to be the director". No doubt. A true hero.

[@mattandrews8528]

Ya gotta love this guy, what a real tough American man, that was a brave generation ready to go to war before they even turned 18.

[@soylentgreen2065]

My uncle went to the S Pacific as a gunner in dive bombers and had to have his mother sign for him bcuz he was only 17. I remarked there was no way id sign for my son to go to combat (I'm former marine). My dad shook his head and said, " in that war, everyone went, there was no question even 17-years-olds were going...we needed everybody." Different times, much different people. Better.

[@drinkthekoolaidkids]

A lot of them like my grandad who joined the army at 17 and his brother who joined the navy at 15 , joined up to escape the depression and the farm as much as anything.

[@TRKEWEENAW]

A fellow Yooper, and a tough man I could only hope to emulate...thank you, sir, for your service. My uncle died on Iwo he was in the 4th Marines also.

[@sandymcquestion3824]

My Uncle also died in Iwa Jima, 4th infantry marine, also in a tank. I wonder if he knew him. Not sure if he is responding to any messages. If he is, please let me know.

[@soylentgreen2065]

God rest him. Semper Fi'

[@williamweiss3620]

God bless your Uncle. He made the Ultimate sacrifice for this great nation.

[@johnr9225]

Great guy, like so many others of his generation. My dad was a Marine on Saipan and Iwo and told me on his death bed in 1988 that he was a lucky guy as he got 43 years after Iwo when so many others didn’t. He felt like he was on borrowed time after that.

[@bignoseharry6561]

Strong Minded Marines. Look at the Shallow Selection of American Young Men Today. All by design. Psychologically, (Psyopted), Lobotomized, Spines removed, morals destroyed...ALL By DOMESTIC TREASONISTS ! ALL Enemies, Foreign, and DOMESTIC ! ESPECIALLY DOMESTIC ! Get ready Bro's. The heads responsible are abounding ! Surrounded, ?, So, we attack in any direction.

[@HarveyManfrenjenfrensen]

This man is like listening to my Dad. Incredible. He cleared the way for my Father who was with the 457th FS 506th FG. Heroes every one of them.

[@TruthHasSpoken]

probably the best looking - youngest looking and acting - 95 yr old i've ever seen.

[@carlcandiano1517]

God bless you Sir. An American hero.

[@poncho_x4410]

When he said, "of course we handled that." I got chills.

[@Thetalinshow]

So badass.

[@ryandonahue285]

Yeah, you know he's not playing.

[@peppermintcatsass3141]

...!

[@davidc6032]

Understated, accurate and direct.

[@Thetalinshow]

6:06 the way he says it , and looks..... " of course we took care of that " is badass af

[@CurtisDrew1]

I was honored to have a simular conversation with Ross Riley, US Marine WWII, who was also on that beach with Harry. Mr Riley was a BAR man and shared his experiences of his battles with me for over 3 hours. He was my Wifes Ex Father in Law. He was living out his last years in a Nursing home here in North Central Texas. Sadly, I did not record his stories. Wasn't planning on staying so long. She just liked to stay in touch with him and I went along that day just to meet him. He promised to retell everything to me on video and more when I was able to make a return visit. Sadly I broke both legs & both feet, shortly after that day, and spent almost a year recovering. Ross died before I could get back well enough to see him. I was still in a wheelchair when he passed. That and Covid hit and we were no longer allowed to visit because we were not Immediate Family. The sad part is his family didn't care to hear his stories, so their visits were few and far between. My Uncle Glen (My Dad's Little Brother) Johhnson was also on Iwo Jima Beach with My Riley and Mr Martin, so watching this video is special to me. My Uncle loved to tell me about Iwo after he was parazlized from the neck down in a car accident. I made a trip to see him twice a year. (Not local to me.) My Dad was a Bomber mechanic in England during the war and rarely told us about his experience. But near the end of his life he confessed to me that cleaning out the remains of the Bombers Crews was his heart breaker. He said he tried not to get too attached to the Crew who flew his airplanes, but Dad being 24 said the Kids (most were just Teenagers) were his litte brothers. And it broke his heart when they would shoot off a flair to indicate wounded aboard before landing on the airfield. Dad ended up a Lifer in the Air Force (26 years), so my brothers and I grew up on Military Bases all over the World. I cannot imagine. I was lucky and missed Vietnam by 2 days. The first round of the Draft Lottery saved my life! Very Few of the Greatest Generation left. I tell people, "I grew up in the Shadows of Heroes"! Thanks for posting the Video .

[@markheidema3699]

Enjoy hearing Harry's stories, god bless his valor and heroism.

[@jacobslaton6777]

This man deserves a medal of Honor. And the rest of the men who were with him.

[@rampantcolt]

He is still a young Marine at heart😂I love it!! He lights up with laughter when he talks about the dangerous stuff, just like us young vets. God bless this man.

[@Mo.1988]

Cringe

[@ShutUpBubi]

I was lucky enough to interview an Iwo Jima veteran in my home town named Dewey back in 2015 one of the best and most important memories I have. God bless these men.

[@TheHiddenSentinel]

Thank you sir, your generation of Marines gave my generation of Marines the pride and name that we still carry today. It is an honor to hear your story. It is unfortunate that there was background noise though, I think during an interview of this magnitude...we can give the man the respect of a quiet environment and audience to tell his story. But, I am honored all the same.

[@craiglakatos3742]

When I was in high school my cousins lived next to a 4th marine division veteran that did the exact same tour as this man - Saipan, Tinian , and Iwo Jima. He was from Wisconsin as this man was from the UP. I got to know him and recorded his stories on a cassette tape. The stories he told still shock me 25 years later when I think of them. A hard man - he needed to be - but inexpressibly brave. I am truly glad I knew him.

[@oldman9843]

Good Ole Northern Michigan Man you cant get much better. This man is a hero . Thank you for keeping me free sir .

[@MitchJohnson0110]

I'm a Yooper as well, Escanaba 😁 I've never been more proud

[@HatedJared]

This man makes me proud to be a born and raised Michigander. The area he grew up in is tough now. Cant imagine it in 1928. My family were trappers in the same area during that time and I've heard some stories.

[@deermeatfordinner]

I am on Saipan now and we just got back from Tinian! Can you please let me know how I can get in touch with this brave American Warrior!!! I want to meet some of the men who fought on these islands!!!!

[@shawnhett7648]

You have a great channel for it with your subscriber ship. Would bring a whole new audience if you could do a few of these

[@lorenzomerlos]

Awesome to see deermeatfordinner out in the wilds of KZbin! God bless you and our veterans.

[@jugghead-1975]

You just got another sub from reading this comment! Never seen your channel but I'm headed there now ! Semper fi brother, your doing important work!

[@fuddrucker74]

That would be great if you could document the stories of these men and put them in your channel from time to time. I like your channel as it is, but that would make it all the better. Once these stories are lost they are gone forever. My father is one of the heads of our local historical society and has been getting our elders on film for decades. It's a treasure trove to get them down while we can.

[@johnbriggs5751]

That’s a great idea!! It’d be really cool watching you show some of these heroes a good time.

[@Lordestroyer]

“I got shot in the face...” sitting here telling his story. Real man.

[@jonm2416]

And then kept fighting until the end of the battle to boot!

[@leroypuckett3441]

Lot's of respect for you sir and God bless you for your service

[@stephenromey6348]

Very articulate gentleman. As a Marine Officer in the 80's, I say to him - Semper Fi Marine. I could not be more proud to be in the lineage of such great men!

[@victoriaalvarez1557]

True hero, incredible man. My grandfather fought the Japanese in Hong Kong. That generation was the greatest we will ever know. Thank you sir, from Canada.

[@victoriaalvarez1557]

sneksnekitsasnek I am Canadian my husbands family is from Texas

[@susiearviso3032]

@sneksnekitsasnek he looks caucasion to me.

[@MiaMooreA]

In 1941, Commonwealth troops were deployed to Hong Kong.

[@Ih8liarsandusers]

@@susiearviso3032 they aren't talking about the guy being interviewed. Pay attention.

[@zacharyrivera566]

Thank all our vet's for their service.

[@andrewkratochvil9260]

Reminds me of a vet I knew Moses cage that man carried out a amazing life. He was a Tuskegee airman in the army air core. Rest In Peace his soul. He told me many stories before he passed and I’ll always remember them.

[@JohnTurner313]

As a fellow Michigander, mad respect to this man and his service. Most people these days have no idea how lucky and fortunate we are.

[@thomasoconnor4487]

6:16 The way he said, "Of course we took care of that." the pause speaks volumes. This is a great man. You can see the healthy smile with painful wisdom. God Bless.

[@firearmsfun4807]

I wish I could meet every single remaining WW2 vet. It would be a true honor to sit among them.

[@1joshjosh1]

Well maybe not all of them. Some of them just sat behind a desk The entire War and got paid for it.

[@EpicImports]

lots of insane stories from Canadian WWII Vets. I've talked to quite a few of them. Same with British vets, never met many but there's some good interviews on KZbin if you search them.

[@yogib37]

He is a true American Patriot and Hero. WWII Vets are a dying breed now and to me they are my heroes. My Uncle Nick was a Marine and he also was wounded and fought in the battle of Iwo Jima. I forget what division he was.

[@gene5710]

Thank you Sir...my 65 years as an American is because of your greatness, we owe it all to the greatest generation

[@jjoiv78]

He's one tough man. These people deserve honor & respect from all of us. Thank you all for serving!🗽🇺🇲 Side note: In 1971 my 5th grade class took a field trip from Yigo Elementary on Guam to Saipan, led by our teacher, Mr Beam. We toured many of the war remnants, beached tanks, cave prisons, etc., these men faced. I was awe struck by what we found. It's so much more inspirational hearing Mr. Martin's first person account. Thank you!

[@TheFflynnie]

So glad you got the people in the back round to shut up while this great Man spoke, an inspiring insight.

[@12gauge1oz]

Sir, you are the REAL deal! Thank you for your service. Thank you for sharing your story now. Real Americans do exist.

[@Dagger-Moose]

Man. That guy is inspirational. He went through all that and look at him. Smiling and happy.

[@Rev22-21]

My uncle was in Iwo Jima, among others. I never knew it until his funeral when he received a 21 gun solute. After the war he worked for the water department as a meter reader for over 25 years and walked 8hrs. a day for all that time. A comedian and Gene Autry biggest fan. Fred Neal. Great guy.

[@Jay-el7zz]

My Great Uncle served in Iwo Gima and was awarded a the navy cross. I’ve been trying to find videos of people who were there ever since I found out in a time when extraordinary men like these are needed. Thank you for your service

[@RJT80]

These men and women will be gone soon. Very soon. All of them. It breaks my heart. They taught us so much when we still bothered to listen. I don't know how we can raise well adjusted children without them around. We continue to stay from their humility and patriotism.

[@bradbrubaker8247]

My thoughts exactly.

[@KingZealotTactics]

Yes, learning from our elders is so important for the future yet in recent times we tend to throw them in the back and forget about them.

[@urgeyobitch5821]

Very very few women but true

[@Bloodhound_Dogg]

Amen!!

[@halbutler4059]

And as they pass, the left rewrites their heroism. Turning sports turds into baby ruths & force feeding the bs of communism. Please don't give up on the freedom they died for. 🇺🇸

[@bruceliggett8036]

A true American hero! I salute you Mr. Martin!

[@marcuscordova5717]

Best advice ever. "When your receiving fire it's generally not a good idea to stand up" lol

[@MATTA74]

Truly the greatest generation! It makes me proud to know that I’m a living descendant of a WW2 Veteran!

[@kentuckywindage222]

Thank you for your service. A human being, man, soldier, patriot, historian, survivor, certified Badass. Deserves respect! The reason you stand for the anthem, never disrespect the American flag, and hopefully realize freedom is not free!

[@hitekhillbilly531]

My uncle was also in the 4th Marine Division, Saipan and Iwo Jima. Sadly he has passed several years ago.

[@billlimpert2909]

My uncle was 4th marines, died on Iwo Jima. 🇺🇸

[@Julienkwiecien]

Do you know his Regiment ?

[@seldonwright4345]

Mine too. Except for Iwo Jima.

[@rickbennett7116]

my uncle was in the 5th marine div H company 3rd battalion 26th marine. rip uncle ..

[@Rhino-ux7yf]

He’s a proud American !! Great Personality too !! 🇺🇸

[@themessenger5868]

These interviews are priceless. I watched an interview of a US Civil war vet a few years ago and it was amazing...I'm 50 now and I'm so proud that I was blessed with being one of the many grandchildren of WW2 vets. To have had a living connection with this unbelievably brave and selfless generation is an absolute honor. Lest We "ever" Forget !

[@HouTexHemi]

"Coming ashore at Iwo, we had a bad experience." This is like the least dramatic 3 star Yelp review of all time. Guy was facing the fires of hell, says "it was bad experience."

[@markr831]

My father who is still alive, is the same age as this gentleman. Dad served on board a battle wagon in WW2 at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He said the Marines were tough. He had a lot of respect for them. This man is a great example.

[@ctscott0777]

Thank you for the work to preserve these incredible men's stories.

[@15055chevy]

What a great man. Love his personality after going through all that he has. Thank you for the wonderful interview.

[@ROLFCOPTERZZ]

Wow. What a guy! On the ball this guy. Huge respect for you, your men and everyone else that had to go through that

[@Ethereal-GamingLLC]

I’m proud to be from the same place as this man and to serve after him

[@only5186]

Im from the lower Mitten but ill def claim this gentleman as my own! You as well sir! Semper Fi

[@bizzlea887]

This man is a hero... just like my grandfather. He was wounded on Iwo Jima and laid in a ditch for several hours because the fighting was so intense that no one could get up to him! He never really wanted to talk about it tho, but I would have loved to sit down and just listen to his stories for a while

[@JoeSmith-wo9zt]

So this dude was on Iwo for the whole time as a machine gunner and was only hit twice? Wow.

[@falconmoose1589]

Remarkable, right?

[@truth8758]

If you didntt believe in a higher being before after going thru that you will after lol Wow

[@TheTeehee11111]

@@truth8758 Maybe not, seeing all the blood from your brothers in arms.

[@grabber_blu_angel]

@@truth8758 My grandfather was on Iwo and Okinawa and he became a Pastor when he came home. He would never talk about either battle.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

DaltonThomas his duty?

[@octaviancarcagnosso1952]

GOD BLESS THE GREATEST GENERATION EVER !!!

[@MrKen-wy5dk]

And he still has a perfectly clear mind. Amazing!

[@josephmarucci508]

God bless this awesome man my grandpa was a ww2 vet he would sit down in the padio by his pool and tell me stories of the war with very small glass of beer he was my hero I was the only one he talked to about the war what stories he told me such brave men by his side he could build a house from the foundation to the roof and every thing inside god I have tears in my eyes now thinking of him he past away in 83 I was 22 I miss him so very much!!!!!!!!!!!❤

[@TheJollycoppers]

Reminds me of my late Dad, even looks similar...his smile, mannerisms, etc. He was casual, but matter-of-fact in talking of his WWII experiences....very much like this gentleman. The tone belies the intensity and terror of war. I love this generation...we owe them so much gratitude.

[@snoop4470]

I cant get enough of these men's stories. The greatest generation ever.

[@Stellar12316]

We owe are lives and are extremely comfortably way of life we owe this generation everything as they gave is everything

[@kawythowy867]

Hero. America’s greatest generation. I have always felt that way.

[@bradgauldin8643]

The absolute best generation in my mind. They went through everything, didn’t complain and got the job done. In my mind we owe them for everything today. If you ever have a chance to talk to one of these people , take the time. You will not be disappointed. Absolutely amazing.

[@Sean-me4fv]

“How big was that battle?” “Huge!” Let me put it this way. Ten times more people died on Saipan in that three week period than died in 9/11. And you’ve never even heard of it.

[@briantrudell8248]

A trapper myself from the UP. Love this story and love this man! Thanks for this great video!!

[@70stunes71]

Michigan veteran here also. You bet !!! Great people in the lands of Michigan 😊

[@awizardalso]

My dad, Bernard J. McCluskey Jr, served in the Army as a medic in the last two years in the Pacific theater. He would never talk about his time in the war. After Japan surrendered, he spent time in Japan. He did say most of the civilians were very polite and were just glad the war was over.

[@cakejuicesprinkles2553]

What an honor to listen to story’s of triumph like this beyond belief

[@willberry6434]

One of the best stories on the channel

[@ADAMS901B]

These guys are my heroes; their values, their outlook, their positivity just amazing.

[@trplethree4548]

I love the fact he can still crack up when he shares his is experience.

[@floyd4311]

After decades still remembers his job as a machine gunner. The FPL...final protective line. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Still something gun crews use. He’s sharp as a tack. Thank you for defending this nation sir.

[@wonka2112]

God bless this man and those who went before him, in the service of country.

[@rolliefoster2837]

...wow, much respect, my father was WW2 vet and these stories resonate home...very proud to listen to him & these posts...

[@stansutterfield4877]

In a world where the word "hero" is GROSSLY overused, this gentleman is a TRUE Hero. Thank you, sir!