Forgotten Heroes, Episode 1: Bruno Peter Gaido

[@finefelinegirl]

If anyone who monitors these videos sees this and cares to find out more… Bruno Gaido is my mother-in-laws uncle. There is a lot of family surviving and I know who you can reach out to for more information. I actually have photo portraits of his parents passed down from older relatives.

[@forgottenheroes4953]

Please email me at [e-mail], that is my personal email, and I should get back in touch with in one day, including weekends. I would love to hear more about his family. Since earth smashed studios does most of the editing (I write the scripts) and since he is a close friend of mine, I will make sure we get an update out asap, once you tell us more. We will give credit to you for helping us out. Ever since I saw Bruno Gaido on battle 360, I was fascinated by him. It would mean the world to me if you get into contact with me. Sincerely, enterprisepatton

[@theclephane2914]

He should have received the Congressional Medal Of Honor for saving the crew of the USS Enterprises!

[@Jprid]

There are specific requirements for the MOH to be awarded. They were not met. Emotion is not part of it.

[@trevormohan1768]

Thank you for your sacrifice Bruno

[@katgrey6239]

Thank you so very much for taking time to create this video! Here's to the greatest generation! We would be living in a different world....if not for all brave military personnel, and the civilians who fought alongside them!

[@Martin_L478]

Bruno Gaido's heroism was shown in the 2019 movie Midway. The movie, according to military historians, was virtually almost 100% accurate. What they left out about Gaido saving his carrier in the movie was when he hid fearing he was in trouble. They took that fact out of the movie.

[@enterprisespatton6549]

That is correct! I personally saw that movie and I didn't notice that, it wasn’t until I read the US naval Heritage command, that we figure out that he did in fact hide

[@Martin_L478]

@@enterprisespatton6549 He thought he was in trouble for taking things in his own hands to shoot down that Japanese bomber instead of manning his post. He didn't realize how much of a hero he was in the end until he got promoted. And sadly, he was captured, tortured, and executed by the Japanese. He was and will always be an unsung hero of World War 2. I only wish more people were as brave as he was.

[@enterprisespatton6549]

@@Martin_L478 well said! Couldn’t say it any better!

[@jamesmarshall9598]

Very cool! This is precisely what our kids need to learn of. Trying to write up some similar histories. Just Completed Dusty Kleiss's auto bio. Also found a great book on Norman Cota. Thank you, your mission is a great success!!

[@StephenLuke]

RIP Bruno Gaido (1916-1942)

[@johnscanlon2598]

Well done video ! Just the facts told respectfully

[@robinsattahip2376]

He deserves to at least have a ship or submarine named after him.

[@jeffreyco7806]

Yup, a destroyer!

[@thelegionisnotamused8929]

Semper Fidelis, PO1 Gaido.

[@titan133760]

I've seen his feat immortalized in two pieces of media: Battle 360 and Midway

[@SaviorCross]

Thank you kindly for this video honor too these two Patriots. . Did I hear it right, the Enterprise wouldn't go down as one of the famous ships of WW2?

[@enterprisespatton6549]

You are correct, but not just one single man can claim this title. We will be doing more heroes in the near future.

[@anthonycaruso8443]

What about O Flaherty?

[@enterprisespatton6549]

Good question: he suffered a similar fate as Guido. Since he was on the same aircraft, it is 98% likely that he was killed in the minutes after Guido, in the same manner. Hope that answers your question. Sincerely, Enterprisepatton, executive producer of "Forgotten Heroes"

[@manuelaigner5126]

Great Channel Great videos we need to spread it guys share it everywhere

[@Andrew-df1dr]

Can you please make one about Edward (Teddy) Sheean? He was the only member of the RAN to receive the VC.

[@forgottenheroes4953]

We can sure look into it. It would be a new area for us, as I will admit, we tend to focus on mainly American Heroes, However that will soon change. I will discuss it with fellow Forgotten Heroes Co-producer, EBtheNerd and get his thoughts on it. ~~~Enterprisepatton, Founder and Co-Creator of Forgotten Heroes.

[@davidortiz173]

A True American Hero and the Greatest Generation of Patriots🇺🇸All Gave some, some gave all 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@forgottenheroes4953]

Correction: zero pilots who fought in the battle of midway didn’t fight at the battle of the coral sea. This was due to Japanese protocol that keep aircrews together with there carriers so they fight as one unit.

[@finefelinegirl]

Oops… see my recent comment I should have posted here. Cheers!

[@Jprid]

Correct. The Kido Butai was 15 years in the making. Japanese doctrine was responsible for the failure in having squadrons Be adaptable to interchanging on different ships. Therefore, when the fleet was so broken up after Midway, they no longer had the ability to put together formidable fleet actions in coordinated organizations.

[@forgottenheroes4953]

@@Jpridthey did managed to preform 2 more of the similar attacks, that being at the Battle of the Eastern Solomons and the Battle of the Santa Cruz Island’s

[@Andrew-df1dr]

Can an Admiral promote someone like that? They can promotr someone two ranks??

[@forgottenheroes4953]

It’s not unheard of, but I’ve heard of it happening to higher ups. Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz skipped a rank when he was promoted to Admiral, skipping over Vice Admiral. William Halsey was a vice admiral at the time, so it is possible. Also to note: February 1st, the Enterprise and her task force had just launched a raid on the Marshall Islands, and was leaving the area (also known as retiring), having recovered her aircraft, so Bruno’s actions appeared to happen during that time. ~~~Enterprisepatton (founder and Co-creator of Forgotten Heroes)

[@Dovietail]

McCluskey's choice to speed to the carrier at the cost of burning more fuel was a CALCULATION, not a "problem." 🤔

[@forgottenheroes4953]

We understand from both sides. Looking back, I’d agree that’s more true then not. Please note: my Producer has more say in the wording. Please also understand we tried our best. This was our first episode and it was months in the making. We tried to get everything right, but nothing is 100% perfect. Third is that the Producer, EBthenerd, has a lot more colorful language, but at the same time, isn’t as interested in history as me. With that being said, he didn’t understand Wade McCluskey decision. And finally, it was difficult, due to we mostly did our research on Gaido, not McCluskey, he is only mentioned, because his actions played a part in the Gaido and O’Flaherty ultimately death. I am not denying that McCluskeys actions help turn the tide of the battle of Midway and the US’s favor, we just were more focused in Gaido. If you would like, I could see about doing one on McCluskey. However, EB has decided to possibly retire as producer sometime after 2025. We also have plans for future videos, so those might take priority over a McCluskey video, which I prefer to in 2027. Overall, I appreciate your input and all I can say is “we’ll try harder next time” Sincerely, Enterprisepatton (co-founder of forgotten heroes)

[@N1BNfilms]

Enjoyed the video. Well done but the “dust” and “scratches” efx was a bit distracting,

[@enterprisespatton6549]

Thanks for the input,I will let earth smash studios, so he can fix it for our next video.

[@robinsattahip2376]

He saved his ship from a suicidal Japanese pilot, the official Kamikaze Program did not start until much later in the war when the Japanese became desperate. Some American pilots of seriously damaged airplanes did the same thing as they were crashing. Sorry, but details such as this are important.

[@forgottenheroes4953]

It was an unfortunate error, and there were others as well. This was our first project and we were bound to make mistakes. However, your correction has been noted Personally, I understand the difference, however my friend who produces the episode and narrates it got the final word and I was also beyond grateful that he agreed to do so, as not for him. This show is possible because of him. Thank you for your feedback~~~ Enterprisepatton, main creator and head script writer