Combat Wounded Paratrooper Remembers Battle of the Bulge | Robert "Bob" White

Robert "Bob" White was drafted into the Army in 1943 and would ultimately find himself serving as a communications lineman with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division.
On Christmas Eve 1944, White flew across the English Channel and landed in France. His unit moved through the snow towards the sound of distant artillery fire to help quell the last major German offensive operation of World War II, The Battle of the Bulge.
White would suffer minor wounds during the battle leading to him being awarded the Purple Heart. He also witnessed the worst of the Nazi war machine, helping to liberate a forced labor camp near Essen, Germany. These memories would lead to a lifelong struggle with PTSD after the war ended.
In 2018, more than 70 years after the end of WWII, White was awarded a long overdue Bronze Star for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge.
Recorded on November 5, 2022
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[@JoelMMcKinney]

@@tomshelton1207 .... MERICA! 😆

[@tomshelton1207]

Hi

[@somosgenel]

Great documentary; May I make a small suggestion for your future similar projects?. Can you please INCLUDE VETERANS WHO ARE CLASSIFIED AS BEING MEMBERS OF MINORITIES?. These brave men and women fought, were injured and some died defending the USA too. A country that marginalized and discriminated against them.

[@kevinpetre7445]

Thank you for preserving these stories, and sitting down with these heroes. Without these men, and your tenacity these stories would die, and be lost forever

[@potoole]

I'm a Marine Corps veteran and listening to stories like this I'm embarrassed that I ever bring it up. My God what a hero. Plain simple humble country boy. This is the America we should never forget.

[@Marines-lz1nw]

Same, I agree 100%

[@banderson5676]

Same here man. I was in Iraq for a year and, not fun, but I'm sure it would have been a vacation compared to what these heroes dealt with.

[@potoole]

@@banderson5676 🙏❤️🙏

[@alisload2772]

Amen brother. Don’t be embarrassed. Some people cope differently.

[@jimdickson1969]

Watching these stories retold brings me to tears. The way these boys had to grow up under fire, then assimilate back to "normal" life... it's unnatural. And to those vets of the modern era, my heart is with you also.

[@charlesdavis7940]

Thanks to this channel for letting this man tell his story. For 70 years his story remained silent. What a gift that it is finally told. Thank you, sir.

[@benkrauz725]

I still can't get over the fact that with all the men vehichles and chaos there at that time of the war he was lucky enough to stop and the same spot his brothers convoy did and see him! Thats incredible!

[@alanmydland5210]

Thank you is right

[@joebeach7759]

A true warrior suppressing the memories we all got in war. No war eas different. WEI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan. We will all see things in our. Dreams that we will never be able to talk about, even to others from others from other wars. Our experience was all different. I will never forget my combat. I can still hear the sounds, smell the dirt and copper from those that have been hit and smell the smell of death from people that died in terror. It never goes away. He's exactly right. About suicide. Though it will solve our problem, it does nothing for those weve left behind. I hope this warrior has found peace.

[@James-po6ib]

Im 34 I've met a few of these guys in my life it's sad to think in another 10 years or so they will no longer be here, we are witnessing a generation die off very 😢

[@combatbattalion6]

Its been even longer actually. I love these stories happy he's still with us.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Here is a man who isn't afraid to admit his issues from his experiences. From a time when people suffered in silence. His feelings about suicide are remarkable. I am so grateful for this video. Godbless you sir ..

[@seanohare5488]

Yes great interview

[@williamstokely9589]

Yes. Way too many of the WW2 and Vietnam guys suffered and some still to this day suffer in silence. Its nice to hear someone who is by all accounts a total badass admit that their experiences forever changed who they are.

[@garyteague4480]

It’s very sobering

[@mark4m557]

We couldn’t have a better generation of people. The men and women who served for the Allies are the reason we can enjoy our freedom today. It’s been around 70 years since WW2, but people walk around all day completely oblivious to how close the Nazi Germany came to taking over the world. If they would have taken smaller bites. They would have ruled the world.

[@DrownInLysergic]

@@mark4m557 They never would've ruled the world. They were a team of 3 countries against everybody else. They never would've won. And honestly you can barely even count Japan because they were doing their own thing in Asia they just had an alliance with Germany. Italy sucked. No matter what the Nazi's would've lost in the end. They never came close to ruling the world. They came close to ruling Europe.

[@thebushwacker]

Some of his last words is " I didn't mind dying for ya". I can only wish that if I come to a similar situation that I have that kind of integrity and strength.

[@seanohare5488]

Me too

[@zefdin101]

You can only hope, as a person, at the moment to be half the man this guy is.. what a man. His story hit me like a punch in the gut. I got nauseous..

[@Spit823]

These dudes are fuckin legends. Not a single guy alive now can even begin to imagine the kind of horrific events these men fought in. We will never know what it’s like facing a kill or be killed scenario day after day. We are truly blessed because of these men.

[@seanohare5488]

Yes so true

[@josephaulisio9281]

You honestly cant compare.

[@Skodak96]

Never say never.

[@smallchunkaground2071]

@J S much respect for this man and yourself. Two totally different times but death all around must be horrific. Thank you for your service.

[@peggyjorgensen3263]

Join the army today and go to combat. Kill or be killed. I spent time in the 101st AB at the end of Vietnam. I have known 2 pearl harbor survivors and a ranger that climbed point due haek(sp) on D Day. Sent from my wife's phone.

[@daverooneyca]

I'm Canadian, but I want to acknowledge that you, sir, are a hero.

[@ryanfreebody6881]

70+ years still has the PTSD fresh in his mind, goes to show it will never go away.

[@wickedsin6225]

This old country boy's honesty is great and a life worth remembering.

[@henrypadilla7763]

Wow knowing he wanted to jump in river to die but he was thinking about his children’s.

[@blue5080]

Man I love these old timers. Everyone now a days walks around like a tough guy and then you’ve got soldiers like this full of humility. That’s a real man, humble and thankful.

[@steelrain4362]

What a treasure of a man. His story makes me proud of my service.

[@williamstokely9589]

Same here

[@jasoncarby4780]

We are proud , of You !!

[@FlyDog79]

As a kid of the 80’s and 90’s, I’m used to WW2 vets being in their late 60’s and 70’s and being around everywhere I went. Now, at 43, so few seem to be out there and that’s hard to accept! Thank all of them for saving the world. USAF 1998-2022.

[@frankm2588]

I was a kid of the 50s and 60s and these guys were all around. Many times you didn't know they were vets until years later reading their obituaries.

[@pamcm1098]

Every dad in my neighborhood growing up was a WWII veteran. My dad saw combat with the 41st Infantry, the Jungleers, in Hollandia, Biak, and the Philippines. My next door neighbor flew SBD Dauntless dive bombers off the Bennington. Two doors down was a PBY pilot with VP101, the Black Cats. Around the corner was a guy who received a battlefield commission at Guadalcanal, and went in again for Korea. Two doors down from him was my friend's dad who was aboard a destroyer escort that shelled beaches in the Pacific. Around the other corner, was a family friend who was a lead navigator in the 493rd Bomb Group. I did get a few stories from my dad, and did an interview with the B-17 navigator friend. It's a shame that none of them had an opportunity to sit for a formal interview such as this.

[@FlyDog79]

@@pamcm1098 wow that’s pretty awesome! Tons of history there.

[@FlyDog79]

@@frankm2588 would have been nice to have sat down and talked with all of them huh?

[@ryu9687]

Same. Damn shame

[@travisaldous2294]

I had the honor of meeting Mr. White a couple weeks ago very nice and humble man. I appreciate the sacrifice and all he went through during World War II to preserve freedom and democracy

[@elahward01]

@Travis Aldous hello, how are you doing?

[@croatiancroissant28776]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen. He’s speaking in random, honest cuts. Exactly how he felt. He’s embodied the feeling of war pretty clearly, especially the desire to kill after seeing your buddy in a bag. I was there for the fall of Baghdad, and my interview would last about 10 minutes. This guy is probably full of good stories.

[@williamstokely9589]

I feel the same way brother. (Afghanistan myself) This man truly has an understanding of what war is and seems to know exactly how to get it across in ways I could never explain.

[@thatyrant5987]

Thank you guys for your services you’re heroes too don’t diminish yourselves either ✊🏾

[@shredda4831]

Your generation saved my family, I would not be here if it wasn’t for you! Thank you very much!

[@ivanlowjones]

I spent 3 years as a paratrooper at Ft. Bragg in the 82nd Airborne Division back in the mid 80's. Listening to him reminds that being Airborne hasn't changed all that much since WW2. Hearing those same jump commands, "Stand up..Hook up..Check equipment" still gives me goosebumps. AATW, sir.

[@ronaldlollis8895]

Thank you, my middle child’s best friend, they were/are tighter that two ticks on a hound dog. Brothers from other mothers. (Turns out, years later, we find out they are fourth cousins on his dad’s side, so go figure!) anyway, Lewis’ dad was 82nd, probably just before your service. Lewis is a commissioned officer, Captain, a Ranger and in the 75th. He was 1st Armored at Hood as a Lieutenant with Bradley’s, they went into Kuwait and southwestern (I believe it was) Iraq, small arms stuff mostly. He’s now over an ROTC unit in the midwest. I think his dad was a Sargent when he came out. My F-I-L was a SSgt. 9AAF, 346FBG, 107TacReconSqdn, P47’s; ETO Trinidad to the Ardennes 02 March 1942-9 September 1945 My dad served 9 years, 53-62 Army and VaNatGuard, he was a SSgt, 105 Field Artillery Bttln, Ft. Eustis and A.P. Hill So, Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍽🍁 and thank you for walking that line for us, we don’t take it for granted.

[@jaywellington9904]

Airborne brother! C CO 1/504PIR 88-90. Mustard stain Dec. 89 Panama.

[@ivanlowjones]

@@jaywellington9904 I was in the Division MP Company, after the Grenada invasion (Urgent Fury) and before Panama (Just Cause) so I missed out on both operations. I was attached to 3rd Brigade/505th.

[@randalllusk8547]

Airborne Brother! C 1/504 79-81, mustard stain with A 1/75th during "Urgent Fury". AATW! RLTW!

[@jdsaldivar5606]

82ND AIRBORNE Combat Aviation Battalion...Scout Platoon. 82/87

[@neubert500]

This man has EARNED his place in heaven! I could not have held up under his burdens.

[@sheepdog1102]

What a story from a true American hero!

[@dustinbridges6831]

As a Marine who deployed Afghanistan three times I love hearing these stories. These men are true patriots and iconic hero’s. Thank you so much for doing this so we can hear their stories and better understand what happened. It’s very different when you put a face to it and you hear the details.

[@user-ym2ve7be8l]

Ain't it true, brother?

[@patrickpurdue2739]

God bless you and thank you for your service. My father was part of your generation and fought with the Navy in the Pacific. You are all my heroes.

[@seanohare5488]

Yes all heroes

[@elahward01]

@Patrick Purdue hello, how are you doing?

[@Norman_Fleming]

This man is both uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time. The pain he carries with him and he chose to continue carrying for everyone else.

[@zippoamerika8794]

I had The complete honor of caring for a gentleman in hospice, from this battle he too had a purple heart he was a Bronze Star recipient for his actions. I saw one evening a German Officers pistol he had in a locker box with some other items he kept from the war. He passed with all his family all around him. Thank you all for your service The words Thank You are not enough.

[@docgillygun9531]

This man is an absolute treasure. I'd love to just give him a hug, shake his hand, and say thank you and sit there and talk to him. My experience has been that veterans who have seen real and sustained combat become some of the most grounded, wisest, kindest, humble, and unjudgmentally honest people in the world as they get older. Their thoughts and actions are so focused and their word economy to easily explain complex issues is so sharp and I marvel at their clarity. I keep listening because I pray one day I can do that for others.

[@adams1638]

"These memories would lead to a lifelong struggle with PTSD after the war ended." War is hell. Every hero is also victim.

[@swampfox1776.]

Bullshit...they and me volunteered... victims my arse

[@celticfox]

You could really tell how much it all affected him, he's a kind man and was very honest about what combat can do to people and their mindset. Glad he was alright, thanks for sharing!

[@seangilmartin5358]

I had the honor to meet this man and hear him talk in person during a book signing for "The Rifle". He was in the 507th PIR of the 17th ABN Div and after the bulge he made a combat jump into Germany as part of Operation Varsity. I wish that I had had more time to talk with him after the event. He was nothing short of inspiring.

[@elahward01]

@Sean Gilmartin Hello, how are you doing

[@christianmaas8934]

He looks and sounds fantastic for 98. Could pass for 75. I hope we all make use of the knowledge these men have to offer us before they are all gone. Bless you sir.

[@kyleparker863]

What a genuine man! So easy to tell there is truth in his voice! I could listen this soldier all day

[@brendaallen1060]

I love this man- he tells his story like it happened yesterday with such honesty. Bless his heart to have kept his story to himself for all those years. My gosh it breaks my heart knowing that. Thank you so much for interviewing him. This guy is a True American Hero. Thank you Sir for your Service🇺🇸❤️

[@tundranomad]

👍This is a terrific channel featuring so many great veterans.

[@brianedward6417]

I'm sure his family and friends heard his story!!🤦🤪

[@frankquevedo3453]

My dad passed away with his WWII story. He flew B-17 marina. Listening to this warriors story. I salute him proudly. God bless All that generation.

[@jeffwangerin8089]

He seems happy to be able to finally express all those memories. My heart goes out to all veterans of war.

[@gringling57]

These men, including my Pops, who flew the B24 Liberator are a national treasure. My Dad never spoke of his service, and after his passing I developed a hobby collecting WW2 memorabilia. Thank you warrior. God Bless.

[@elahward01]

@Gary Ringling Hello, how are you doing?

[@Thetruesauce100]

Listening to these gentlemen humbles me to my soul and makes me so proud to be born in this great nation 🇺🇸 thank you sir for your service and sacrifices

[@jesuschristsuperczar1224]

Thank you so much for collecting and maintaining the stories of these men…this man. My dad was a medic in Vietnam. Purple Heart…PTSD…never wanted to talk about it. He passed away at 64 from non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The government effectively admitted it was from Agent Orange exposure when they upped his disability payment with his diagnosis. I had two conversations with him about his experience when I was an adult. I wanted to know EVERYTHING but always respected that it shook him deeply. I never knew if I should push for more information or let it be. Fortunately, he left some journals he wrote when he attended a retreat in Washington back in the nighties for vets with PTSD. It’s heartbreaking to read them yet gives me so much more information I wish I understood when I didn’t understand him as a child and teenager/young adult. 😢 My maternal grandfather was in the South Pacific in WWII and passed when I was 19. We were close and I recall asking him about the war and getting pretty vague answers. My paternal grandfather was an MP captain and passed away in ‘52. I know little to nothing about him since he passed when my dad was 6 other than my dad fought to have my g’ma’s survivor benefits increased because he proved he suffered head trauma at some point before his death. A mystery I need to investigate. Thank you American Veterans Center. Thank you veterans.

[@jamesmooney5348]

Wow, one of the best life stories I've ever heard. What a man! Thanks to that man! Lord bless and strengthen him.

[@TheMainMayn]

Brave soldier. It must've been quite the joy to run into your brother during the war man. God bless you and thank you for your service 🙏

[@RandyWatson80]

A real man. Braver than he can admit whether he knows it or not. A true hero

[@gmamah9559]

What an awesome memory. I can't imagine the things this great man saw. What a hero!

[@thundergaming9027]

When I was in highschool I got to interview a Korean vet that served on WW2 as well this literally took me back in time when I got to talk to him. Thank you sir.

[@Evergreen1400]

That’s really cool. My grandpa was in Korea and WW2, my other grandfather witnessed Pearl Harbor be bombed and joined the army to fight in ww2. I had family on both German and USA side of ww2.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Dale Johnson. Pacific theater, then Korea.

[@mitchellculberson9336]

My father-in-law was in WW2 & Korea.He died before I met him but my wife told me he had nightmares all the way up until he passed.Thank you for your service to a FREE & grateful nation.

[@bethnalgreenborn1266]

What a gentleman. A true hero in every way. God bless from the UK and thank you

[@anlerden4851]

Thank You so much for your service Dear American Sir.

[@TheDorkgetreal]

I'm currently serving active army. 91B mechanic! 11 years in. I find it fascinating that to this day, everything he talks about and how he talks about it, it's the same to this day in the u.s. army. The wire he is talking about is fiber wire and yes I've walked that Mile to connect it. And yes people drive over it! When he caught the guys sleeping and didn't tell, we still do that to this day. It's called being a blue falcon if you do tell and everyone will Hate you. We look out for one another, even if it's bad. Tent city! Omg, I've deployed 5 times and we still have tent city.

[@wretchedexcess1654]

It's always been tent city or in T-school we had a tin city. BF has been around a while too. I loved my job. 1981-1987 67U20F

[@ryan-uu9lj]

11B. Deployed once, got shot once, came home. That was 20 years ago. Still don't talk about some of it. I know what he means when he says you don't want me to tell you what I saw.

[@michaelamanek8908]

Thank you for keeping us safe.

[@duped8273]

Thank you for your service sir

[@Chiller01]

Wow. “I didn’t mind dying for you, at all.”

[@davehiggins5903]

Thank you sir for my freedom. Truly an American hero from the greatest generation

[@billt7283]

this man still jogged 3 miles every other day at age 92! incredible hero

[@thecomicstyleartist]

The end of this interview is heart breaking. The nightmares he must have suffered.

[@jeffwilson1621]

Thank you sir. Thank you for serving our great nation. Your generation was one of the best. The men from ww2 , they don't make men like that anymore. Not very many. God Bless you sir.

[@j1st633]

Holy crap what a story this is the 1st time I have heard about a soldier who experienced opening up a camp with a dead body God bless this guy.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

The horror this gentle soul went through and is still living. War is awful.

[@caseyrobinson404]

Men like Mr. White make me proud to be an American. I myself severed in the Army as a combat engineer, and during tough times through my career I would think about how much harder the men before me had it.

[@scottflowers7780]

This great man reminds me of my wife’s grandfather. Her grandfather told me a story when his army unit Surround Berlin to hold it for the Russian army to get revenge on the German city. A young German soldier in a gray uniform walk up to him pleading for him to let him go back home to help his family on the farm. Her grandfather Henry McLean from Bedford Virginia let the German soldier go. He told me he saw himself not a German soldier so he let the German go home. Henry said I wanted to go home too back to the farm in Bedford Virginia.

[@CondorSkyGhost]

Wow! One of the most unique combat veteran story I've ever heard. Thank you soldier for telling us your story! I hear you! Former 11Bravo Infantryman stationed in cold Germany here. I'm so glad you lived to tell us your story.

[@josephfranzen9196]

This channel is the most significant of any platform on the planet. These stories need to be saved and shared. I spent 8 years in the 82nd 1st/504th from 04-12 and was fascinated by my units history. When we deployed during OIF and OEF we had substantial pre deployment training and for the most part excellent intel and support from ISR drones. These guys had maps and binoculars and the occasional aerial photograph. Outstanding warriors, each and every one of them.

[@troyspurling1910]

Poor guy has had PTSD his whole life. I salute you sir!

[@ridgebhouse]

I’ve never seen or heard a more descriptive story of wartime and I could listen to him all day

[@psyko0906]

Thank you for interviewing our heroes

[@ericmorris3802]

You sir are a true American hero I could listen to your stories all day long thank you for your service sir

[@forrestwebb8590]

I would give a week's pay, just to talk and listen to that man! He reminds me of our Granddaddy who was in the Navy in the Pacific in WW2 - God's Speed, thank you so much ❤️

[@cat637d]

Such a wonderful man❤

[@gerbear1907]

Mr. Robert White, I so appreciate not only your service, but also sharing your recollections. May God Bless You!!!

[@charlietuna8649]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. My Father in law was with the 82nd airborne and shared your battle ground. Thank you for your service to our country.

[@l.a.raustadt518]

Uncle was Airborne in WW2. That was not easy for those young men. God Bless them all, every one and their families.

[@markshaw3219]

Honestly, at this moment there is a lump in my throat due to watching/listening to this humble brave gentleman's military experience. So much respect for him and those like him! Thank you Sir for your service!! God's blessings!!

[@bama1usaf]

What a gentle man and a true Hero.

[@daveott306]

I myself was never in the military but my dad and most all on that side of my family before him were marines going all the way back to the revolutionary war. My dad passed when I was little from cancer from agent orange in Vietnam. I love hearing these memories from people and regardless of what war or conflict it’s from. I think of of my dad and the rest of my family that served for all of us to have what we have in America. It’s great to keep these soldiers memories alive this way.

[@kevinrhoney9154]

Robert White passed away yesterday 11/20/23. He was 100 years old. I’ll miss you, my friend.

[@tylershaffer1290]

What a bad ass! It’s a shame how he still struggles after all these years. I wish he was more comfortable talking about his time in such a historical event. Not just about him but also keeping the memories of the fallen alive, regardless how graphic.

[@garypinholster1962]

Please keep this up. I check in every so often and this is something that is 100% needed. These men are legends.

[@ronaldlollis8895]

Thank you guys and gals for doing this, his story is heartbreaking. A few years ago, purely by happenstance and the Grace of God, I met an elderly gentleman beside me in a Subway line at our WalMart. In chit chatting I had said something about my wife’s late father and his service in the 9AAF in the ETO, 42-45. He quietly, barely perceptible really, kind of muttered that he too was a veteran. After I finished the point of my insignificant dribble, I asked him “You mentioned a minute ago that you were also a veteran, may I ask where you served?” That gentleman looked up at me with the saddest eyes I believe I ever saw and said “29th Infantry Regiment. They dropped the ramp on my Higgins boat at 07:35 am at Omaha Beach. I was a combat medic. My best friend’s head was blown off right beside me.” We live near Bedford/Franklin County. I knew exactly what that meant. All I could manage to stammer was “First wave?” He said “No...second...” First off-I felt like the biggest idiot in the world. Had I known I never would have caused that man to have the memories and pain rush up at him, that’s not a demon I want to see any veteran have to fight again. What that gentleman had to carry in his heart and Spirit, I just cannot imagine. I apologized to him, he said it was ok, I couldn’t have known, he shared a little about fighting the NAZIS back across Europe and into Germany. Trying to save who he could, helping the locals, trying to stay alive himself, getting wounded, albeit slightly. Seeing so many men die horrible deaths. He said he came back and went to medical school and became a doctor. I know it seems petty, he had first said he was getting a sandwich to split with his wife (at home) for lunch, but he had just ordered a 6” sub. I asked him if I could please honor him by paying for his sandwich. He said “But it would be $5.00.” I told him I wouldn’t have cared if it was $500.00, it wouldn’t be enough to thank him properly for all they had sacrificed for us. And it wouldn’t. Ever. All because I simply made a comment that I felt like every high school senior in this Nation should be required to watch ‘Saving Private Ryan’ before they were allowed to graduate so they might garner some semblance, however minor, of what others had sacrificed for them. My wife’s daddy went from planning his life and marriage to 7 Dec 1941, to marriage way sooner, enlisting, several bases, riding the QE across the big pond, Trinidad to the Ardennes to back home and pick up their lives again to having a massive heart attack at 51 and he was gone. She was 12, her mama never even dated again. Our kids never got to hear his stories. I hope their grandparents know what fine, upstanding, hard working grandchildren and great grandchildren they have. I certainly don’t deserve them. Blessed. So, thanks again for doing these interviews, for preserving their history. It matters.

[@thomaskretz828]

What a Brave gentleman...Thank you for your service...so enjoyable listening to all these vets stories I could listen to them forever...Mr White is a true American hero..God bless you my friend

[@tnwhiskey68]

That's why we train! Fear is so damn loud when the bullets fly but continuing to fight and function is a lot to do with training!

[@richardthornhill4630]

Excellent story. Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

[@elahward01]

@Richard Thornhill Hello, how are you doing?

[@xvsj5833]

BIG thank you for your service, sacrifice and courage for freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bradleykrimm8840]

God bless this man, 70 years of keeping all this inside. Thank you for your service Sir

[@johanw.johnsen2405]

Imagine seeing this old fellow in the street, or at the store and never realizing that he and his fellow soldiers saved us from pure evil back then. Respect.

[@wesleyfulk8735]

When your scared shitless and risking your life in war, that’s bravery and courage. Thank you for your service

[@potatosalad6699]

My grandpa served from 1939-1955. He tells me stories all the time about the war but he always tears up when talking about the battle of the bulge because of all the friends he’s lost there and his brother.

[@mini1gerbel]

I appreciate this man's story so much. I'm so sorry for those who had to go to war

[@hurlburtfamcamp6476]

God Bless you Paratrooper! thank you for telling your story!

[@daviswall3319]

I really like this man. He did what he had to do and made it through.

[@bob_btw6751]

I am humbled by these combat veterans of my fathers generation. I served during the VN war as a Navy a/c mech. No comparison to what they endured through. My Dad never talked about it. I had no idea what he went through until I saw Band of Brothers.

[@passdabutta]

Your story was amazing to hear, thank you for your service Mr. White

[@threadripper979]

He can't say it, but we can. He was a hero and a brave man.

[@jaredc8281]

Thank you for your service, sir. Thank you for telling your story 🙏

[@paulwright3720]

So I actually had the privilege to know this man. He was always quiet and reserved. He has died recently sadly but I never got to know his story. Thanks to this channel I know now but it would've been great to have seen this before his passing. He always had a smile and he wore his hat everything I saw him. Very great man.

[@abe5604]

Thank God for this man’s testimony.

[@user-pu1xq9ef9u]

That old man is a soldier!

[@timdangro13]

Being scared and still doing your job is brave you sir are a hero whether you believe it or not

[@cordellrich4624]

What a humble stud. It took me 20 years before I could speak with anyone about my service and it changed my life. I can’t imagine holding that in into my 90s I’m 63 and about 8 years ago a vet finally got me o start talking about it. I hope other vets take this hero’s example and speak of the hard things. It gets easier and easier as you do it and as other patriots help carry that burden and it makes it easier to bear each time you speak

[@philliphampton5183]

It’s remarkable how healthy he seems to be. You’d think he was in his 70’s. Very sharp. God bless him.

[@ethan6322]

This man is a gem! Thanks for allowing him the platform to talk.

[@danielstuck7532]

My grandfather's story was similar. Captured and wounded. Never got his Purple Heart and didn't care. Lived his life rarely speaking about the war. I interviewed him 1 time for a school paper. I pulled a tape recorder out, he said no, he wouldn't speak with the tape recorder on. So I had to talk to him with out a record of it. He saw the bad stuff and those were the guys that did want to talk about it

[@to8860]

God bless this man!!!

[@GailStrom]

Memories of the war tormented this man throughout his life, I only hope he found joy in other things, he deserves every good thing and so much more.

[@andrewkratochvil9260]

Thankful to get to hear your story.

[@sbstorage95]

What a remarkable man, such a breath of fresh air and so inspiring to hear him speak. God bless your sir thank you for sharing your story and thank you to this channel

[@allenbuck5589]

Outstanding thanks

[@robertmakiney8708]

Thank you so much for what you did. I’m sorry for what you went through

[@RLB1833]

Thank you sir!

[@Jean2235177]

Thank you ❤

[@goodlifegreenscapesbrecken5928]

Really love hearing these stories. Thank you for recording and sharing with USAll.

[@freedomlover3834]

Thank you sir, that was deep.❤