Cpl. Willie Apiata VC - 1NZSAS (2 of 2)

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[Part 2 of 2]
Mike McRoberts meets Willie Apiata at the Rennie Lines (SAS compound) Papakura, Auckland.

[@lyrebirdgullybushland5876]

A soldier of VC, Australians see this young man a ANZAC legend! Three cheers from the Aussie Hip Hip Hooray.

[@clachanachoin3127]

Anyone who wins a VC is worthy of a film. What a humble, amazing man.

[@colinstewart1432]

Without question. They're almost almost always awarded posthumously. Johnson Beharry nearly died winning his. An RPG exploded 6 inches from his head while he was rescuing mates during a devastating ambush. Despite head injuries, Beharry extracted his mates under continuous RPG & small-arms fire all the while fully exposed because the navigation optics on his Warrior AFV were destroyed.

[@MortonBartlett-yy3cn]

You do not win the VC , you are awarded it

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

I think one of the criteria to be considered for earning a VC is that there has to be a 90% chance of being mortally wounded. ​@colinstewart1432

[@stephenlees9752]

What a great guy and a humble man. What a dad to look up to.

[@phild2473]

You always do everything for your mates, what you did Willie was natural for every soldier and you deserve every inch of that VC. Thank god you all made it back safely. You have my upmost respect and adulation. Phil British Army Retd

[@jonl6507]

Thank God for people like this gentleman

[@TAMATITAUA]

Gallantry of the highest order and forever known as Willie Apiata VC i think only 11 people have received it since ww2 now a maori boy from the coast has 1 but to be given it to him on his marae in front of his people that's special I could see how honoured he was wearing that korowai as well and being such a humble man but that's a common trait for those S.A.S boys.

[@injectingRevolution]

The VC was given to him in Wellington. But yes very honourable and humble. Young Maori boys have a true warrior to look up to.

[@TraceyAllen]

Here in the states we call them silent professionals. The a great many things that they don't get credit for. Semper Fi Willie.

[@anthonyswann9167]

For doing the government's dirty and killing innocent people, Because America told a big lie about Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq to the world tell me where is the weapons of mass destruction, the SAS went to look for.or will just give you a medal for saving your mates,shouldn't be there in the first place. Look at the world too many wars nothing changed only innocent people dying and some making money very sad world we live in now even the government are inorging the veterans in nz with the problems they going through.

[@nthglasScotland]

May I say, as a shite bag from Scotland. YES! I salute this gentleman. United, you faught with my grandfather, so your people, & I, over here, could be free. NEVER, EVER, forgotten xxxx

[@nathanbennett3213]

What a great bloke , his son is very lucky . You have a great father , Nath from England .

[@motorcop505]

What an incredible man. This is what a true hero looks like.

[@D0NTREPLY]

He's the most humble and modest soldier I've seen. That's why he's the man!

[@aadrianlee]

Great respect. From the UK

[@triptank7857]

His mother in law was one of my platoon sergeants at lsv lol none of us knew untill he rockd up one day and the platoon commander told us . Hes a awsome guy

[@jesterflight8593]

This man should have the title of honorable before his name not magistrates. He's one of the bravest men I've ever heard about, perhaps millineals could learn how not to chase glory & be humble, focus in service for others not narcissism. We could all learn from this soft spoken man.

[@nacholibre1962]

A humble, decent guy! Sincere respect!

[@1jzsuprapwr]

What a top bloke , thank you alot for your service and goodluck with you and family.

[@jspee1965]

We have trod the same mud and spat the same blood mate... cheers to you Willie. ANZAC always..

[@FattyMatty426]

What an absolute gentleman. Thank you Cpl. Apiata.

[@jesterflight8593]

This man makes Rambo look like a girl scout.

[@davidfoki7074]

How does this only have 3 comments? What an amazing, humble human being and a proud Maori. Well, heres another one

[@MrSethticles]

what a legend and thank you for your service

[@bosnmatecaddie]

A humble, quite and fierce solider, we need more men like him in this unforgiving world!

[@evelyntarawa7140]

He's served his country And that's enough relax We are proud of you our Long White Cloud ☁️ Willie Apiata.

[@hughradburn1952]

Mate you are a legend and so humble. Not bad for a bloody kiwi. Ha ha ha good on you mate 👍. All the best in the future, cheers bro (that's my attempt at kiwi slang)ever in Australia look me up.

[@lazarusdigital]

At the end 'It's not that big' crack up.

[@philcoleman4028]

Full respect from Oz so humble

[@mattkelly2004]

You hear so much of US soldiers but there has been so many different soldiers from many nations gibe there lives in Afghanistan and iraq I LOVE hearing these stories about these men.

[@LadyOaksNZ]

A true humble hero. God bless you Willie Apiata VC. 🙏💯❤️🌺

[@gusmoff91]

Unreal, what a top bloke, Thanks for the upload.

[@colinstewart1432]

He just seems like a Rock Solid Guy. Dependable. The sort of guy that gives you confidence in a scrap.

[@themadlad8540]

New Zealander might be the coolest dudes out there.

[@Kiwigrunt]

Willie is AWESOME!!!

[@twinstu50]

Cpl Willie Apiata VC, and Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith VC, have a common thread. Love of family. Humility. Mates. Courage...luck. Courage. Determination. Courage. And so much more that we, who were'nt 'there', will never know or feel. However hard we try.

[@Painkilla887]

Wonderful human being.

[@JACKAL98]

You can see the similarities in slang and accent in Aussies and Kiwis. The way they talk is different but the same

[@SuperMaoriBro1]

Wow what a humble man...Respect

[@trickznmix]

An absolute champion. I am conditioning to try out for NZSAS in the next uptake. Nervous as fuck.

[@whatsmyageagain1000]

did you get in?

[@Mookie70]

​@@whatsmyageagain1000 Hope so, probably couldn't say of he did

[@joerogan529]

@@whatsmyageagain1000 nope with a name called touchin myself i dont think so lol

[@whatsmyageagain1000]

@@joerogan529 haha

[@hamtheburger1890]

Did you get in

[@fitzfitzchivalry4538]

NZ Hero, simple as that.

[@riordantroyashby]

any1 watchn ths 2019? .God save the queen, sir.

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

she's dead R.I.P

[@riordantroyashby]

@@mentalasylumescapee6389 god save the king

[@vigofox]

This bromance was good as gold! Jai VC-wallahs!!!

[@robertmiller2173]

Thanks cobber! Thanks again! Cheers!

[@kaiuluitova6369]

All SAS soldiers have that humility trait willing to accept ones faults and shortcomings but always ruthless when it comes to defending loved ones

[@michaeljoyce7670]

Inspiration right here

[@pix046]

This sort of thing makes one value the links between the UK and NZ in The Commonwealth. Unfortunately, all of that is forgotten on the rugby football field!

[@flasktalimasa5586]

We still love the poms 😂

[@SnoopReddogg]

Whats wrong with Airport Baggage Handlers???

[@patsav6718]

Hahahahaha best comment

[@danieldunne68]

Massive respect.👏👏👏

[@nigelwatkins558]

You make me proud to have served, even in another branch

[@buickskylark72]

so humble

[@terrylawrence8362]

Blessings Col.Willy Apiata VC... RESPECT TO YOU SIR 🙇‍♀️ 🙏 prayers of peace love and strength (dad) 😊 👨‍👩‍👧 👨 👨‍👩‍👧 🙏 💜 💙

[@stevo68]

Just a great, great man.

[@Roddo08]

SAS soldier or not he is just a fine and good man.

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

Wish to oppose them only playing rugby. Great people.

[@JohnHill-qo3hb]

Rock-on Willie, you are "THE MAN".

[@dancingbubbles1126]

You're a good man.

[@allgood6760]

Well deserved medal🏅👍🇳🇿

[@muxsavieti2263]

Your the man Willie 💯🔥

[@philbp5314]

you always had our back Mudgutz Chur Chur

[@abaddonaskap]

proud hes a kiwi,read his book its awesome

[@Oddbase1]

You are a very special young man Willie, watching you, makes me believe your children will aspire to greatness, just like you have. Go well big man.

[@mattpask5594]

"You're gonna carry that weight" -Cowboy Bebop.

[@alldaydevo]

legend

[@thomasdunn3669]

Just a humble farm boy.

[@sf2372]

What an awesome guy.

[@honahwikeepa2115]

Raised on the Bible this lad 😎👍🙏

[@just82much72]

A true warrior. .And damm, that head of hair though....?!

[@bluenotesessions1]

Glorious mustache as well.

[@gruntz99]

Top man.

[@00Noontide]

hero

[@alisoncar9047]

No tall poppies there, a man with true Mana... haere haumaru

[@sku32956]

A true S.F man quiet ,humble

[@mwnciboo]

This guy makes Ron Swanson, Teddy Roosevelt and Tom Seleck look like little girls.

[@harryschuster8766]

respect uso. can i come and work for you with what everything you're doing right now. I need a good paying work so i can pay off my mortgage faster.

[@joannewaenga619]

Our NZ Hero❤

[@whanaublood]

No wonder why Maori's are good at COD.

[@faithcomesbyhearing682]

Well done, that man.

[@hogg8888]

kiwi's mate . hard as fuck

[@johnhead3431]

Its well meaning, but why play Chopin from the point of awarding?

[@flasktalimasa5586]

Stealthy, but when shit hits the fan he’ll be a monster

[@myninjamyninja375]

isn't he the first Victoria cross recipient of the war in Afghanistan

[@AnticipatedDay]

He finished that run with his colleague over his shoulders and bullet holes in his uniform. No one understood how he was hit

[@Instinct-TEF]

3:11 they definitely fed them that line

[@kotahurt]

Does the great Mr apiata, does he drink goon?, he be a man I be proud to drink with

[@colderwar]

Nails

[@tbone8603]

I can rember how I met him

[@tbone8603]

In Australia in 2018

[@tbone8603]

2015

[@nznative3532]

Did the journalist just sneak dies the airport baggage handlers, don't worry dude I'm sure they'll forgive you.

[@nathantonks5522]

Te Arawa Whanau denied victorian cross...

[@colinstewart1432]

SAS guys rarely get medals, let alone the VC. Often, it's because they're on deniable ops. Or operating in friendly countries.

[@rueridge7597]

Great warrior soldier. Typical of SAS. Would fit well in US Army special forces. Not a loudmouth blowhard like navy squids

[@isaiahbanksyma]

Tumatauenga

[@myopicthunder]

Pretty sure he's Tongan :)

[@SeeDubNZ]

Hes Maori.

[@myopicthunder]

Ricky Mckinnon Pretty sure he's Tongan mate.

[@weaselhippo9236]

Cui Bono he is moari

[@myopicthunder]

weasel hippo Dont know whats moari but Im pretty certain he's Tongan.

[@tamatihawea9448]

Crack me up TOKO haha

[@gotknoted]

comment at 3.20 "his people" says it all he is one of them not one of us, brave and selfless without doubt, but a hero i think not but an assassin, just another butcher doing the yanks dirty work

[@gotknoted]

No Maori are Maori distinct from other New Zealanders as stated in the treaty of waitangi, also they were the second people to arrive here not the first, the USA throwing its weight about goose stepping around the middle east and supporting the Israeli occupation and theft of Palestine is the reason the west is hated, if they didn't start it we wouldn't be there. i have greater respect for human life than to want to be one of these hired killers

[@bluenotesessions1]

You are a naive and cowardly human.

[@peace-now]

Nice guy, but LA SWAT have to put their lives on the line every day. SWAT man Street charges heavily armed enemies and saves women hostages all the time. LA SWAT do not get battle stress, as they are fearless.

[@steveotene8137]

#SugarTomAppleSugar WTF dude, well I reckon LA Swat wouldn't last 5 min in the jungle, desert or Mountainous terrain now will they?

[@oneone-wt5bc]

Fuck up you nut sack la swat aint shit

[@hellovanite]

What a load of utter vommit

[@peace-now]

@@hellovanite LA SWAT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHfMm5qVidOhba8 Nah nah naah, nah nah naah, nah nah naah, nah nah naah, nah nah, hut hut hut hut hut, hut hut hut hut hut...

[@peace-now]

@william te whata LA SWAT have a job to do and are professionals, every day. Watch these heroes in action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJ6vd5ubjqinfbM

[@Iswhatitisssss]

All those beside him Should have received the cross . There’s no I in team .

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

nah, just because you're in any random firefight doesn't get you the Victoria Cross. "The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime, award of the British honours system"