Navy Corpsman Receives Three Purple Hearts Saving Marines in Vietnam | Robert "Doc" Werner

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Robert "Doc" Werner joined the U.S. Navy at age 16 when his friend's mother forged his own mother's signature. His goal was to see the world by sailing around on a ship. Instead, he served as a Navy corpsman attached to U.S. Marines In Vietnam and received three Purple Hearts due to injuries received in devotion to serving with those men.
Werner vividly describes the job of a a Navy corpsman, walks us through each of his injuries - including the time he and a wounded Marine were left overnight in the jungle after a rescue helicopter came under fire.
Recorded on April 1, 2022
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[@robthebold4589]

I worked with a guy who had been a Navy Corpsman in WW2. When he was drafted, he was given a choice of jobs and he selected Corpsman, figuring he'd be handing out bandaids on a ship. Nope. He ran with the Marines in Okinawa. He had been a Zoot Suiter in East Los Angeles and knew many of the guys in the Zoot Suit riots. He thanked the Navy for removing him from his home life into a more productive one. He never talked about his time on Okinawa. RIP Phil Antielo.

[@RayvenTheNight]

Sounds like a great man. I'm reading Slegdes book now and it's shows how brutal that island was, that man must of gone through some true hell. Thanks for sharing this, people like that should never be forgotten.

[@prestonpowers7376]

One love from the PNW ✌🏻 💚 🌎

[@thekeysman6760]

​@@RayvenTheNightMust have* gone through, not must of. Makes no sense. That's you mishearing must've/must have as must of.

[@stevenkovler5133]

@@thekeysman6760🤬

[@sallyadams1762]

⁠i ‘m sure you mean well, but this is not only rude it’s very annoying.

[@OCRay1]

My dads own family didn’t show any appreciation for his service in the Army in Vietnam. No party, no questions about his experience or how he was doing mentally. Nothing. On top of this he was called names and he took off his uniform and never put it on again. Those men served, sacrificed and suffered in Vietnam and for many years after and they should be forever proud of their service. Regardless of how you feel about the war from a macro sense, these men had nothing to do with the political decisions to go in in the first place or the decision to pull out before the full objective was met. They did they’re jobs and did them well. To all those who have served, all who are serving, and especially the Vietnam veterans-THANK YOU!! 🇺🇸

[@PKmuffdiver]

Well said. Thank you.

[@veerlevergauwen6058]

Absolutely agree. I am from Belgium, so it may seem odd, but I follow all historical and political decisions all throughout earth//human history. And I can only confirm and also mourn with you the blatant disregard of this generation. Many of todays problems in USA and across the world stem from this.

[@docholtzful]

​@@veerlevergauwen6058 wich generation? Do you mean the baby boomers

[@OCRay1]

@@veerlevergauwen6058 Very cool. And I appreciate your sentiments. I’m the same. I don’t have the best memory in the world, I was able to get through college here in Southern California, but I have to see or read things a few times for it to sink in in any meaningful way. I also love history. Northern hemisphere civilizations and wars in particular. We could probably have some pretty cool conversations if we knew each other. 🤙🏻

[@thekeysman6760]

​@@OCRay1That's sad his family were like that. And it's "They did their* jobs", not they're/they are jobs.

[@Caramia-w1x]

Not one Purple Heart, but three! This medic is another national treasure. Thank you, sir. God Bless You.

[@philgiglio7922]

Surely there's a Silver Star or 2 to go along with 3 Purple Hearts

[@devildoc492]

As a Corpsman with 9th Amphib and 3rd MarDiv in Vietnam 68-69 I want to thank all you Marines who worked so hard to keep me alive so I could work hard to keep you alive. We became a family that few will ever understand, still are, and always will be. To all who have served, are serving, and will serve....Semper Fi

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

Welcome home brother.

[@billgatesfauciouchie1696]

This guy's so humble he dont even cuss , he says when the stuff hit the fan . Much respect and love .

[@tomedmondson5236]

The navy corpsmen we’re all very courageous and caring. They lived to save. 1966 to 1970

[@timbarry5080]

"It did an awful amount of damage to my abdomen " .. he so calmly described what must have been horrible injuries.

[@tinaveneable6127]

I’m USMC Vet, Marines love their Corpsmen!! My nephew is one, he said the Marines treated him better than his fellow Sailors!! Corpsmen helped deliver both of my kids, I love them !! Go Navy!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@michaelmortag3536]

The best friend a Marine can have is: THE CORPSMAN. Spoken by a Vietnam Marine Combat Veteran.

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

Welcome home brother, and thank you for your service. Bubble head here, but I have nothing but love and respect for our Marines

[@fredselbman3319]

We Infantry Marines love and respect our Devil Docs, I’m not surprised by this Corpsman’s heroism ! Semper Fi Doc 🇺🇸

[@victorblaer]

My bro is an FMF Doc. This guy..wow...get some DOC. Would love to hear from him again. What a man.

[@victorblaer]

You do , I remember picking up my bro at thee3/1, MSGT saw my plates, sorted me out. Called some Marines, "go get DOC!", a couple of minutes later, they showed up, we went off base (SoCal), Gunny apologized for how long it took (our dad was a Sgt and MSG) so I'm shitting my pants.). His Marines, took care of my Devil Doc and he takes care of them.

[@nekokyun]

Oorah!!! 🇺🇸

[@victorblaer]

@@nekokyun get some.

[@Badvibesdude]

Devil Docs? Seriously? I love that. Never heard it before.

[@viciousv4966]

When he said he was treated poorly when he got back home my heart broke. Your a good and great man who stayed behind to help his brothers. Respect brother

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

@@larryb982 I message everybody like that so people like you who stalk me in every comment section will read my same message over and over because repetition is an excellent form of mind control, so keep reading it until you get it sheep.🐑🐑🐑😂 "If you tell a big enough lie frequently enough it'll be believed" - Adolf Hitler And it works the same way with the truth.

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

@@larryb982 That's what you'd like to assume about me just to support your weak ass argument because insults is the last refuge of someone who has no credible intelligent arguments to back their claims, sold out puppet hit man for the 1% ruling class and the government.😂

[@jarhead1199]

@@LewDanLascivious8276 Marine Corp is spelled with capital "C" numbnuts, try and get it right when you try to insult men that have bigger balls then you including your Mom.

[@teresabillings8378]

I remember growing up to the Vietnam War. Soldiers did their best for themselves and fellow brethren. When they would finally return home they were greeted by anti-war groups. They were called "baby killers". They were spat on. They definitely didn't come home to a welcoming thank you. I think Vietnam changed everything regarding how soldiers are greeted with cheers, applause and heartfelt welcome home. Now our generation acknowledges their sacrifice and lays the blame where it belongs, the government and politicians. The soldiers are serving their country.

[@oldcop18]

I served as a Navy Corpsman w/the Marines in Nam in 1966. Picked up my Purple Heart carrying wounded Marines to a chopper when we came under a mortar attack. Didn’t even know I was hit until one of the guys in the chopper pulled me inside saying; “Come on Doc, you’re going too.” I experienced the baby killer thing coming through LAX just like a lot of other guys, and I have to admit to disliking Hippies to this day.

[@rossgadsby9663]

Semper Doc, know you guys are living legends to modern Marine Grunts and Green Side Corpsman

[@garrydye2394]

Thank you. I was a Devil Doc as well.

[@sharonwachter303]

@oldcop18 much respect to you! That’s terrible how you were treated. That’s one reason I go out of my way to talk to Vietnam Veterans when I see them . They appreciate it . I wish I could hug them. Thank you profusely for your service and every sacrifice you’ve made . I can’t imagine what your experience was like. 🇺🇸From the daughter of a WWII Navy veteran

[@josedanielrodriguez1126]

God bless you

[@billymadison8036]

Semper Fi, Doc. Welcome home

[@justme3898]

Can you imagine if everyone was made of the same stuff as Doc? The World would be a very different place What a guy

[@nach2821]

Semper Fi Doc Werner. FMF Corpsman here, 70-75. Proud to have been a Devil Doc.

[@twilightzone7600]

I served in 'Nam from 67-70 as an 18-21 year old and this man is a true hero!..

[@chadwickrogers43]

Thanks for kickin' ass over there. Welcome Home. Big hug.

[@davidblack765]

Thank you for your service . I thank all the vets for doing their job reguardless of the political propaganda of that war !!!

[@ItsCrap97]

Bless you!

[@TheMariusDarkwolf]

Welcome home brother

[@agustinmarquezsegat4725]

This is for every soldier out there, he was doing his job, loving his country. He didn’t deserve the treatment he received at home. Vietnam was defending their country, doing their job. When I visited Yasukuni, I could read letters sent from soldiers to their families, horrific stuff they have seen, mourning their fallen soldiers, wishing to see them again soon, but doing their job to the best of their abilities in order to be back home soon.

[@johngrogan7585]

Wow what a TRUE American. Much respect

[@james-davidhand2904]

My dad was HM3 Navy Corpsman attached to the 1st Marines. He's told me stories of other Corpsman shooting up their own morphine, High and useless. His last night in Vietnam his squad was ambushed and he was the only one to make it out alive after his buddy flew in and rescued him after over 20 hours of fighting.

[@Puppy_Puppington]

I can imagine after a while.. the mental toll. Must’ve been so easy to just want to escape into morphine or anything else really.

[@williamsherman2776]

They did drugs just like how they did in Afghanistan in war ironically opioids like morphine pills heroin, weed, and alcohol is always around or available that’s why after Vietnam they had a huge influx of heroin users in the states and same like the opioid epidemic in the mid 2000s with the pills and heroin lots of military members used it when they got back home

[@terry5987]

In my Marine/Army infantry opinion....every combat Doc/Medic should be Medal of Honor awarded

[@LV_daWEED]

As a marine vet I will always show Corpsman mad love and respect all the time 🤘🏼

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@robertharke8274]

as a corpsman it was a great job and like getting a 2 fer with navy and marines.

[@richardbowers3647]

You sir are a pillar of the community now!!!

[@philgiglio7922]

When the leadis flying and you're using your fingernails for an extra mm of cover...Doc is up and moving to take care of HIS Marines

[@francispeltonen3772]

Why wouldn't this brave man not put up for at least a bronze star. My brothers were both wounded in Vietnam. CORPMAN SavedMy one brother's life. God-bless you sir

[@thekeysman6760]

Your first sentence is a question and needs a question mark.

[@rossgadsby9663]

Just dependa on your officers. Some commands are more or less receptive to putting in awards. Because to some degree, this Is your job and the Marines and Navy believe you should only be awarded for going above and beyond your job. Plus officer politics. However that's not to disparage this man's courage. Just stating what I've witnessed.

[@nathanaelandmichellecraig3079]

​@@thekeysman6760 Are ya. the grammar police?!.,*

[@fisherguy719]

I'm sure he was awarded other decorations. Some don't talk or brag about it. Viet nam 66,67,68. God bless us all. Especially the corps men , medics and medical people. Notice he said "my marine".

[@drats1279]

When my son joined the Marines I told him his best friends will be the Corpsmen. God Bless the Marines and Corpsmen.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

American Hero thank you for your service defending our nation and caring for our Marines. Ask any Marine and he will tell you Navy Corpmen are MARINES and " Doc" is the most admired and courageous of all.

[@justtalking1]

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[@bensonyazzie1168]

Corpsmen do it in the MUD...like us Grunts!!!!..."DOC" you don't mess around with...first to get n line up front!!!!

[@sportclay1]

Thanks for your service Sgt.Maj! from a FMF Doc.

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@jaredevildog6343]

@@justtalking1 what does that mean?

[@dennishoffman6720]

Thank you for your volunteerism sorry you were so disrespected

[@cherylhaugen1897]

I met a Korea War Medic. He was telling stories about his time there. He carried many, many wounded (up and down) the “Frozen Chozen” many times. Since he was a smaller man (physically), he finally got rid of his weapon, as he couldn’t carry all his medical kit and the wounded soldier. He was told he had to carry a weapon for protection, and was given a hand gun. That also didn’t last long either! But he brought all the wounded back. He lost track of how many times he carried wounded men back to base in the dead of winter!! So proud to have known him!

[@robotslug]

Welcome home, Corpsman.

[@thomasmorrissey4123]

👍🏾🇺🇸❤️🍀🤗🎄 Merry Christmas ⛄🇺🇸

[@joseo.5721]

God bless all JARHEADS and CORPSMEN !!!! An Army Veteran. 74/77.

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Proud of you brother. US Army Vietnam 68/69. I had a much safer job than you did. I used to think the Navy had it easy but the more I learn, the more I realize what a valuable asset they were. In the later days of my civilian medical career I worked with a Navy Corpsman who was in the battle of Falluja. He knew his stuff and is one of my heroes. God bless you!

[@MegaWilliamjohn]

I was a Corpsman for 10 years. Green side all the way!! There’s nothing I still won’t do for my Marines! My Marines always took care of me and they knew when the bullets came flying I was ALWAYS right next to them through it all.

[@kipmoore3599]

I am a Combat Veteran and these stories always make me emotional. Doc you are a true Hero for your sacrifice. I like the fact that he calls them “my Marines” God Bless you DOC!

[@da-drifter967]

From one Corpsman to another, you are a better man than I will ever be! Thank you for your service!

[@bopowers5534]

One Badass American

[@LilStitchy1]

I grew up in a house with a Vietnam Veteran and every time I see a Vietnam Vet, I always say "Welcome home and thank you for your service." Because every Vet deserves to be welcomed home. I bumped into one recently and when I said welcome home he and his wife both were touched and we had a great little conversation. These interviews are so valuable and I'm glad they're being done.

[@thomasmorrissey4123]

I hope my son will grow up to be an American hero like you doc. I hope he joins the Navy and serves the Marine corps. His uncle, my brother John, served in the third Marvin Vietnam. I hope that tradition of my family will carry on with my son to serve this great nation as you did Sir. God bless you and God bless America.

[@YoshiYosheda]

These docs were superman on the battle field I have total respect for these guys.

[@pwatch169]

Treated upon return? ... "Poorly". That was one of the 3 reasons I enlisted in the Marine Corps in '81. I knew VN vets were treated poorly, it frustrated me, and I figured my own enlistment was the one thing I could do to pay homage to your service. While serving alongside your mates I realized that Doc truly cared about my welfare. You guys are awesome. Semper Fi Doc!

[@OCRay1]

Pretty cool Patrick, thx for your service and for honoring those men, including my father, in your own remarkable way. 🤙🏻🇺🇸✊🏻

[@jameshogg929]

Didn't help he landed in San Francisco the worst place for liberal weirdos..somethings never change.

[@cosmicshy637]

Thank you. ❤️ 🫂 🇺🇲

[@pillager6190]

Similar for me. Corpsman 5/31/80 -

[@Jimleben]

Your service and sacrifice is appreciated by this US citizen. Thank you for being a Patriot!

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@destry5250]

@lewdanlasivious8276

[@wsmyth15]

Corpsman are a unique breed as a Marine - they are very near and dear - real hero’s for what they do / thanks Doc - Semper Fi

[@Timbolic]

I didn't serve in the military due to a back injury in high school but grandfather and dad were both veterans. The Navy Corpsman is the one individual who absolutely blows my mind due to what was expected of them and what they actually did. So many men are alive today because of the purely selfless actions made by these men. I salute you all.

[@andrewhardenburgh387]

Doc...That's one brave mother ducker. What may go unnoticed by many watchers is how his commanding officer was really looking out for his troops by asking Doc to stay. (17:30 mark) He could have gotten into a lot of trouble doing that. That is good leadership.

[@danielshaw8049]

Navy corpsmen, are the most awarded Medal of Honor, recipients.

[@tomframe2895]

As a combat Vietnam Veteran 68-69 I hope this hero received at least the Distinguished Service Cross if the the Medal. HERO!!!!

[@MrNategriffin]

took a lot of balls to not go home when he could of. agree. he deserves a lot more than the 3 purple hearts.

[@darincarter7098]

Marines sometimes joke with Sailors about just giving them a ride too the fight. We love each other and our Navy corpsman save Marine lives in every battle. I love all of my brothers and sisters who served with me and serve today for the department of the Navy and our great nation. God Bless America and the people who protect it!

[@steveg5933]

Doc. Title earned. Never given. Other than the birth of my sons, earning that title is my greatest achievement. I am honored, truly honored to have followed in the footsteps of men such as this. I've been out of the Navy 26 years now, they are my Marines STILL. Semper Fi Doc

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

Thanks for your service "Doc". My ex father in law served as Corpman ww2 Pacific battles. Brave men!

[@mgunny05]

Doc…YOU are a HERO and a Marine Corps Doc with BALLS of STEEL. As a retired 30 yr MGunnz of Marines I want to THANK YOU for your service to our nation. NO…ZERO…NONE…Vietnam Vet EVER deserved the treatment you received from those gutless idiots you ran into. YOU like your countless Marine Corpsmen from our past wars, EARNED every bit of HONOR we can bestow on you. You are a BRAVE and a GOOD man! Semper Fi Doc! 🫡🫡🫡🍺🍺🍺

[@sportclay1]

MasGunz thanks for your service from a FMF Doc RVN

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

Amen

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

@Sir What does that have to do with people being brainwashed into believing that Wars are about protecting our freedom when we're already all free? with phrases like "Operation Freedom" or "Freedom Fighters" for example? that the rich 1% ruling class who own the government likes to use those phrases to brainwash people into fighting for their agenda? It's a known fact that war is a big money maker for the rich when they make all their weapons in these factories and it helps the economy to boom and then they sell their weapons to their allies for billions of dollars. It's always rich tyrants fighting other rich tyrants over money, oil, resources and trade and that's what all wars are always about not about protecting our freedom so the only soldiers that I ever support are the ones that had to fight under the "Select Service Draft" that they used to use back like the Vietnam War to force people to fight for the government because back then people knew what I was talking about; nowadays everybody's so easily brainwashed into fighting or bribed for a better life after they come back if they even come back from the war at all. So these soldiers sold out either by being brainwashed or fighting for a career, a pension and a life on the barracks if they don't get killed. So those soldiers are supporting War which I'm against because it kills innocent civilians in other countries all because the rich want to be richer so I don't support those soldiers at all I'm against them.

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

@Sir Which proves my point even more that people are so dumb that they would be brainwashed by believing that Wars are about protecting so-called freedom.

[@jimjoyce1638]

Welcome home!!! Thank you for your service!!!. 82nd Airborne 69-71. Hope all who spit on you can't sleep at night and have worse nightmares than you, Peace be with you!!

[@rawpotatofella9654]

Trump thinks you guys are suckers and losers.

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

Welcome home Corpsman. Your service is greatly appreciated. I'm not a veteran and that decision was one of my deepest regrets. I love this country and all who have served.

[@ericolsen4935]

Welcome home brother

[@President.GeorgeWashington]

Marine combat vet here, I have the utmost respect for our Corpsman. Just as much as I do my fellow Marines. Doc Robert here is a prime example of why I feel this.

[@ericharris5299]

This man is an absolute legend

[@Edward.Rippett.]

He makes me proud to be a real American.. i havent felt pride about that since our idiot "president " was inaugurated❤️🙏

[@redbeardie]

What a good man.

[@sportclay1]

OOHRAH and Semper Fi Doc. I was an 8404/8453 FMF Doc. first tour in RVN in '66 back again '68-'69. Was with D & C 1/1 and E 2/27. 2 PH. Glad you are still with us. Thank you for your service! What units were you with?

[@Puppy_Puppington]

The toughest of the tough. It’s an honor to hear the stories.

[@davidmoomey6679]

How the hell did you do anything with a portion of rib bone missing. That was the most incredible story I have ever heard! You need more than 3 purple hearts!!!! You are why this is such a great country! You and men like you! THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@larrydavis5630]

God bless this man from one Corpsman to another!❤😂😢

[@gonavy1]

This country needs more men like this not what we seem to be producing nowadays.

[@H.E.M.]

Says the dude with the name “gO nAvY” you’re their cheerleader buttercup? Makes sense why you chose to represent navy 🌈

[@mitchellculberson9336]

1st of all l personally would like to say I am sorry for the way people treated you when you came home.You should have had a heroes welcome and 2nd Thank You for your service to a FREE and grateful nation.You ARE an American HERO!GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@johncox2284]

He deserves a Silver Star or higher

[@nonyabiz2777]

I was born in 67. As a child we knew our warriors were treated like crap retuning home from Vietnam. It was a wrong we grew up with. Our parent was a bunch drugged up hippie. Mom was real hateful to our warriors. I can say all of our children respect our old timers and never treat veterans badly. Sorry it took a whole generation for our hero’s to get the respect they deserve. We will never forget.

[@cheesegreezy9860]

Born same year, parents kinda the same but some of my very first memories are of the tv news showing combat footage and I just thought those guys were (still are) larger than life. The wrong people got spit on. The ones that deserved that were sitting in the a/c counting money and sending kids off to war for somewhat questionable reasons. I made it a point to have my kid know right away who to respect and when I see him at 20yr old go up to a total stranger and thank him for his service and welcome him home it just warms my heart like nothing else. Anyone who served this great country that reads this, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are the heartbeat . Welcome home.

[@nonyabiz2777]

@@cheesegreezy9860 I agree 100%. War is delightful for those who have no experience of it. Those who make war and profit from war should be the first to fight. Our Vietnam vets were screwed by the brass. It was a money making endeavor just like it is today.

[@WEdHarris]

God Bless you brother! From one Navy Corpsman (Vietnam Era) to another, I salute you sir for your heroic service and commitment! It was an honor to train and serve alongside our Marine brothers!

[@OcotilloTom]

Semper Fi Doc! We appreciate all you and your fellow corpsman did for us. Me included, I'm here due to a fast acting Corpsman named "Doc" Schmillen. Tom Boyte GySgt. USMC, retired Vietnam 1965-66/1970-71 0331 Infantry, machine guns Bronze Star, Purple Heart

[@bernadettewilliams7697]

Thank you for your service!!!

[@thekeysman6760]

'Doc' Schmillen in inverted commas implying so-called or supposedly, not quotation marks quoting someone.

[@andy_in_nh9243]

That’s the reason why Marines love their Corpsman! Semper fidelis! 🦅🌎⚓️🇺🇸

[@michaelwarren1239]

Thank you for the service, Sir! I'm a retired Sr. Chief and your story brought tears to my eyes. Sir, you were always ready to stay in the fight. Thank you!

[@shelbydunn3031]

This man is a Devil Doc through and through. Thank you for your service!

[@joesnuffy1961]

Army Infantry we loved our medics. Thanks DOC.

[@scottgoldsberry2730]

Most important person to a marine unit is the Navy corpsman. Semper Fi 🇺🇸👍

[@alextheman3330]

I did 5 years in the usmc and I’d die for my docs! God bless and stay safe!

[@57Stratmann]

God bless this man, a true hero and patriot !!!!

[@kendelvalle8299]

“Corpsman up”. I did a total of 25 months as a Navy Corpsman in Vietnam. I also have three Purple Hearts. I joined a few weeks after my 17th birthday in March of 64. I was in Nam in 65, 66 and 67. I got the same spiel from my CO after my second PH… you can go home but you’re made to feel like a deserter if you take advantage of the rule. Funny, my mom wrote letters to our congress man when I didn’t come home after my second PH. I had to sign a document stating I was staying voluntarily. When you’re a Corpsman and end up in the hospital they put you to work as soon as you are ambulatory. Later in college some chubby chick spit on my face because I had been in Nam and I knocked her out with one punch. I got put on academic probation but nothing else happened. After that nobody bothered me. During and after college I worked as a bodyguard/merc/ contractor for about 12 years. I was wounded four more times during those years but I made enough to pay for college and law school. I was in Nam three months and realized it was a bullshit war. Didn’t matter, I was there and so were my companions. Patriotism had nothing to do with it… only a few guys actually believed the stated reasons of why we were there. We were there for each other! Some came back shaky… some came back wolves.

[@thatguy8005]

My dad didn’t get a purple hart after a shrapnel wound that messed his chest up pretty good. He didn’t want one or anyone to know what happened. He was a B17 crew man during WWII and their planes were getting shot down regularly. He wanted quick access to getting a chute on without having to remove the heavy flack jacket, so he didn’t put one on during a mission and was hit. He didn’t want to get in trouble for not wearing his flack jacket, so he never mentioned the wound except in his mission notes. You could see the scar on his chest when we went swimming. After I knew what it was as an inquisitive child, I never mentioned it again, and neither did he. I was reminded of it when I was going through some old papers I found in the attic… his mission notes.

[@exinfernnus]

Hoorah Doc. Those people will never know. All the freedom and excess we enjoy. You guys bought that for us.

[@jamespayton558]

God Bless you Corpsman and we are so very thankful for you and your service !!! God Bless our military Men and Women!!!

[@chuckrogers5077]

I'm damn proud to live in a country that has men like this.

[@KidnapSix]

Thank you for your service Doc. USMC Vet.

[@darktater2020]

This man is a hero. I’m hoping he reads these comments and knows how much we appreciate his sacrifices. We can’t make up for the injustice he received when he returned home. But we can sure as heck try.

[@boatalle]

When my dad got home from Nam, I gave my marbles away to my friends. Thanks Doc.

[@gregriddle3042]

Every single one of these interviews is captivating and educational. I really wish that schools would specifically hold a class that covers these types of videos. 1. Teaches sacrificing for your country and fellow man 2. Teaches what these solders had to go through. 3. Teaches focus not upon the self necessarily but on the whole. Kids today and even my generation are very much about “what about me!?” 4. Video games let you come back to life and you don’t suffer. 5. Thankfulness and respect to all of our solders. Doc, you have an amazing account of your experiences in Vietnam. I cannot fathom what you and your fellow marines went through. To add that our own country spot on you just shows the complete disconnect, ignorance and hatred we have in the human hear. I’m 53 years old, I was taught to work hard, respect the flag, troops and open doors for ladies. Today, I find myself arguing with people who disrespect our flag, our country and your service. I opened the door for a lady the other day at a convenience store and was told off. I guess I’m a horrible middle aged white male? When I watch these videos it reinforces my whole hearted belief that we are the greatest nation on the earth, because of people like you. The real sacrifices, the real pain and suffering, the brutality of it all. So, going back to my first point. We need to educate our youth more and more with the truth. These videos are true stories. Doc I thank you for your service and sacrifice! Thank you guys for this Channel! God bless and keep ‘em coming. I show my kids these videos because they are the future and they must understand.

[@nelsonsavinon605]

From one VETERAN to ANOTHER, thank you!!!!!!

[@Tzunamii777]

Thank you too Mr. Savinon 🖖

[@Meh-hr7gq]

I have heard the word “Medic” screamed in combat. It was never for me but I was oddly comforted knowing if it ever had been Doc would show up and do his best whether successful or not. And that was enough.

[@marcoceccarelli6415]

My grandfather from Poland was working in the coal mines in Scranton Pennsylvania when Germany invaded Poland September 1st 1939 . He tried to go back to Poland to fight alongside his brothers my grandfather could not make it back so he join the American Military served six years on the battleship North Carolina as a Navy corpsman. Rest in peace Grandpa you'll always be my hero Paul Peter zaleski🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱

[@VIRGONOMICS]

Are you any relation to the Kaminski’s in NE Ohio ? We have cousins who had a small pig farm in Kent Ohio .

[@katherineskrzynecki3347]

Thank-you for your service, Sir! I know you do not consider yourself a hero, however, I do...Such bravery without knowing it, and such humbleness...a true patriot...I am humbled and, I honor you! God Bless you and Keep you Safe always!!

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@patriciablue2739]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@Shield.148]

Much respect Corpsman ! Thank you ! My Father was a Korean War era Veteran. He always said, that it was a SIN, the way that the Vietnam era Veterans were treated.

[@TrishShaner-zt7du]

My dad went into the Army and was sent to Vietnam right after I was born. Just my existence gave my dad a reason to fight like Hell and get back to America. He was in infantry. My dad said when they came home people spit on them called them ugly names. Our own Americans hated them for what the American government made them do. That was from 66 to 68 and my dad still has nightmare. Thank you for the service and protection you gave for our country. The greatest country on earth 🇺🇸

[@mmddmm553]

I am a marine 1970s I love this brother his commitment to the mission is undeniable, Semper Fi brother I know that you’re a navy corpsman Semper Fi to you my brother

[@Chrisamos412]

Thank you Doc, I’m proud to be a USN vet because of men like yourself.

[@theroadrunnerjarhead4109]

Semper Fi Doc. You were one of us.

[@soxbearshwks8988]

our Corpsman, God Bless Them, put themselves in harms way many many times to save Marines;; 3rd Batt. 7th Marines ChuLai,RVN 10/65-11/66

[@michaelbuzanowski207]

We were taught the safest way to save lives was to service the enemy with extreme prejudice neutralized enemies were no longer a threat and therefore could no longer do harm

[@kurtludwig6962]

Absolutely “Doc” was our life saver and he was protected by every Marine regardless of rank or unit, Semper Fi

[@tnreprasentog7769]

Man is a absolute hero in every sense of the word... Bet he has some ferocious PTSD, dealing with that much trauma has to be tough..

[@davidmushinski8196]

Remember these were teenagers then God bless

[@garyackerson738]

Sir, you are an American treasure, I'm sorry for the way you were treated when you came home. The draft dodging, college deferment types are what we are dealing with now in our elected officials, please take care. Thank you for your service.

[@steve-o981]

Who knows if Doc Warner received any additional decorations, but as a 1967 Marine infantry guy, I'd say a Silver Star minimum and/or Navy Cross for that first night out when the chopper left without him and his wounded Marine. Most folks don't know that there's no objective standard for this kind of thing, at least that I'm aware of. My own Company Commander's philosophy was that when you're in a rifle company your job is to do your job under fire and you don't get a medal for that. I would have given each of our Corpsmen a couple of medals. Doc Warner probably doesn't give a rat's a$$ about that stuff anyway. Semper Fi Doc. And thank you.

[@steveboggan3232]

God bless you brother. As dad to two Marines, I really appreciate all that you did.

[@832KJV]

What an outstanding gentleman and soldier. Doc, I'm sorry that you were disrespected on your return from Vietnam sir and you should indeed be proud of your service. God bless you and thank you.

[@LongStraightLines]

I have no words apart from thank-you for all you did in Vietnam. True selfless bravery and still humble to this day.

[@anlerden4851]

Thank You so much for your service Dear American Sir.🙏❤🤍💙💪👍

[@LewDanLascivious8276]

They call them soldiers because they sold out to the agenda of the government and they call it the "Marine corps" because a corpse is maybe what they'll be if they join and the ones that survived are called a vete(ran) because they (ran) from their enemies and got away. And when they get home their family says "we thought you were dead so we -sold yer- soldier stuff".😂🤣

[@GraemePayne1967Marine]

Thank you for your service, "Doc"! From a Vietnam Veteran Marine! Semper Fi!

[@Awesomenesspossumness]

As a current FMF Corpsman, your boots are the one’s I try to fill on a daily basis. It was tough hearing the story of you not so alone, but surely afraid through the night protecting your marine. Thank you for your service DOC ☤.