Last surviving member of first Navy SEAL team turns 94

The last living survivor of the first ever Navy SEAL team just turned 94 - so CBS News went to meet him and hear the WWII stories only he can tell.
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[@TheMissing8]

what a stud. His application story is also hilariously the most SEAL thing I've ever heard.

[@wilb6657]

"If you ain't cheatin'-you ain't tryin'!", is one of Marcus Luttrel's sayings, haha!

[@johnyisfunny1]

These men should be honored by our president and are Country so they'll never be forgotten...

[@bbrandumbb]

These men honor our country.

[@Saladzz]

These countries should be honored by are men and our president so they'll never be forgotten

[@francescolevine3031]

Obama was too much of a girly man. President Trump understands our military and honors them.

[@redacted7846]

Benjamin Levine ok buddy

[@redacted7846]

jim blime ok buddy

[@omarsmusic4316]

This made me nearly cry. My grandparents were both in the Navy during WW2. My grandfather was and Airplane mechanic and he also calculated the trajectory of rockets during ww2. My Grandmother was a Japanese Code breaker and was part of the Waves. Sadly neither of them are alive today but I lived with my grandfather for the last few years of his life and I wrote down and made audio recordings of him talking about his life and his service in the Navy. Ive started compiling it into a book and hope to publish it someday.

[@omarsmusic4316]

@@bastiliwanag6002 I have my personal Facebook page but no I haven't posted the story online If you know of any good sites(Other than FB,Instagram, Twitter please let me know! Ive tried posting it on Facebook but I either have to copy and paste it into my status but its not ideal how Id like to have it displayed.

[@rocha7686]

@@omarsmusic4316 there's Wattpad and I heard it works pretty well

[@byronmartin5969]

Good for you.

[@davidriley8590]

I wish you all the best with your book do your grandparents proud.

[@omarsmusic4316]

@@rocha7686 I will try Wattpad out!

[@SheepdogColumbus]

I hope when he dies, all seal around America will attend his funeral and carry his casket.

[@nou7473]

Best comment so far

[@mr.minion2981]

I wanna be a seal but I'm scared I'm not going to be one because my dad will not let me do any outside activities I was in wrestling he made me quit and I cant swim I'm so scared to join.

[@nou7473]

@@mr.minion2981 go to gym and train hard, after 18 you can start intense swimming and try to start training like seals and you might have chance

[@mr.minion2981]

@@nou7473 you think I will I will try.

[@mr.minion2981]

I will do it.

[@boomstick3120]

My great grandpa was a Frogman in ww2 sadly I never got to meet him.

[@boomstick3120]

Mhm

[@antoineb9371]

First Name Last Name lol don’t forget that every body’s grandpa got a Medal of Honor as well

[@djprogramer973]

Might be an old man but I can still feel his fire

[@noelruiz3526]

I wish Jocko Willink would have on his podcast.

[@chickenjoe1003]

Noel Ruiz good god that would be a 9 hour podcast the way he talks and jockos pauses 😂

[@matthewgillespie2835]

Noel Ruiz all due respect to him, but it Isn’t realistic because how old and slow of speech he’s gotten. I am fascinated by the job people like the frogmen had with going behind enemy lines and blowing stuff up, especially during the biggest and most sophisticated war in history. A seal like unit called SOG was formed during Vietnam and jocko recently interviewed two of their members in multiple parts.

[@chickenjoe1003]

Matthew Gillespie macvsog actually

[@chickenjoe1003]

Matthew Gillespie and not SEAL units. Army SF sir.

[@matthewgillespie2835]

@@chickenjoe1003 I said "seal like unit," not "seal unit." They always referred to it simply as SOG. Thanks for correcting though.

[@RoryGFan-39]

Sadly Bill passed away less than a month after his 94th birthday, on May 13th. Gone but not forgotten. For those of you interested in his story, you absolutely must look into his book "Before They Were SEALS They Were Frogs." Let's keep this hero's legacy alive so that we may never forget the sacrifices that he and his comrades made. There is a reason these men are referred to as the "greatest generation"

[@jonimichalski69]

Happy birthday 🎂🎉 And thank you for your service Sir

[@GrandMasterLynx]

Thank you for your Service Please whenever you see a Vet thank them for their Service no matter if you agree with the War or not

[@agmsmith4079]

I prefer to thank them for their sacrifice instead of saying service... and then I always say “never forget, never forgotten”. Never forget why we are fighting (9/11 and other attacks) and never forget the fallen who sacrificed all for our freedom and security. All sacrificed some, some sacrificed all.

[@lexruga5403]

They still have the memorial in Waimanalo. HooRah Sir!

[@justicewarrior9187]

You can't get anymore patriotic than this!!

[@jonros5854]

Because men & women like Mr.Bill, that what makes this country great 🇺🇸🇵🇷🎖️

[@mr.noseybonk2024]

Eternal life should be given.

[@michaelrosa6269]

God bless this hero and landmark what a shame that this isn't at a billion views God bless him and his family in those serving and those that we have lost

[@SolitaryMaverick]

Thank you Bill for your service to our country.

[@stevenparent7886]

He is a true American Hero, a soldier and a firefighter, God Bless him.

[@CarlaMcCarthyPomegranate96]

Thanks Bill!! You had my attention at firefighter. I’m a firefighter in training right now and I already love the job. You’re one-of-a-kind!

[@shabs375]

So he had you at firefighter, but not the first navy seal? How tf

[@dionthomas5418]

True legit warrior and patriot Navy Seal never out of the fight for freedom at 94 of years old

[@berserk-_-majay4104]

Guys like this and my grandfather really make me proud that I'm joining the Navy. Just gives me the courage I need to keep pushing forward

[@charon_lix]

The navy is for queers. Unless you become a seal, then you're just a Chad

[@JonBlondell]

This is who a hero is.

[@dontbotherreading]

gotta respect these old timers, really does bring tears to my eyes

[@aloneinthewoods454]

Kids today need to knpe about this gentleman.

[@rufflesthegreat2264]

Knpe indeed

[@AndrewChristian-bg6vr]

These kids nowadays have no idea man. The silent generation is the last non offended generation of the past 100 years. Baby boomers turned into either patriot Vietnam vets or hippies.

[@Citrusfruits50]

A Navy Seal and a FF ....some people are just born with the ❤️ of a 🦁

[@jchris1697]

Happy birthday ! Love Brotha from another motha who respects his elders and protectants of our nation.

[@briancooper2112]

Not a fan of liberal CBS, but this is a great story of a hero!

[@jakefelty]

@Brian Cooper Even a bad clock is right twice a day. ABC managed a fair & balanced Ben Shapiro piece once

[@mrpanda2655]

Jacob Felty bad clock=wrong time, do you mean broken clock so Shaddap

[@dogestranding5047]

@@jakefelty You must be a Zionist just like Shapiro.

[@dogestranding5047]

Nice way to politicize it. I thought commieservatives always complained about liberals politicizing things?

[@briancooper2112]

@@dogestranding5047 im a independent

[@RoninSerradaEscrimadore]

Has he been verfied by Don Shipley?

[@Kapnwill]

Rob James “Hello there Bill? Don Shipl..”. Click. Hahaha well done on the comment. No disrespect to either fine man of course.

[@trollman5720]

Thank you for your service sir 🙏🏽 That’s the OG seal right there

[@julioaranton461]

Thank you for your service Sir, an Elite member of The Greatest Generation!

[@MortgageEasy]

What an amazing accomplishment. True american hero

[@jasonsimmons6684]

Dudes a true badass. Thank you sir for everything you did.

[@Godsboy706]

thank you for your service to our country, Sir.

[@jmkastle]

Respect. Thank you for your service.

[@sean3533]

You can tell he's a SEAL because he has a beard

[@gustavosiri4815]

THATS A TRUE HERO.

[@hughiegreene2991]

Respect to you Bill from Liverpool UK

[@henrysegal754]

He is the last of the first

[@jeorgelowpez2069]

Thanks fot your service Frogman Fireman Bill 🙏

[@eronbeast9908]

This man should have gotten person of the year award last year; not that twerp from Switzerland. He’s a true legend. I wonder if he would be up to meeting with our modern seal’s ? A hero right in front of us. Thank you sir

[@jaimetonche846]

27 checkdowns...your daddys and mamas made ingrates....God bless these warriors..

[@MikeJones-et3id]

Much love & Respect uncle 👍🙏🙏🙏

[@carlwilliams4136]

thank you sir ..

[@dorothyaguilar5639]

What a beautiful blessing God bless you Sir. Thank you for your service.🍃💙🍃

[@Joe-uo9wv]

Thank you Bill.

[@lefthook3324]

He would make great time magazine person of the year cover

[@jeffgillum7094]

Salute to this man!

[@dericksuapaia]

Praying for an additional 10 years of life for you!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH AND GOD BLESS

[@lc3763]

Truly the GREATEST generation ever ! America loves, respects and is grateful to all of you.

[@MrSupertim996]

Thank you for you service

[@plaidomelette4358]

This is one of those videos that I immediately hit the like button for out of pure respect, even while the ad is playing. Thank you for your service, sir.

[@EthansPassions]

The odds of bill living this long and being in the first navy seal team are so low crazy

[@XC797]

Thank you for your service.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸.

[@SuperGeronimo999]

Absolute badass people, respect from Germany!

[@FreshlySnipes]

He brings the Average life expectancy of a SEAL up quite a bit

[@eyesky6809]

RESPECT! Thanks for your service!

[@tylerd55555]

He still tough at 94. My grandpa was in second wave in omaha beach on d-day thompson submachine gunner. He fought to st. lo france and into germany one purple heart he survived and returned to america to work as an exec in the 50's and 60's. When americans look back most of us have nostalgia for that time in the world. Salute.

[@teamno.6882]

The original badass

[@haleymiller9347]

My grandpa was a member of the first ever SEAL team :)

[@Johnnyclerk7]

Thank u 🙏 for everything u did

[@maddog7795]

Why was he singing happy birthday to himself lol??

[@1stPersonStateConsciousness]

Cause its fun

[@Daddy53751]

And at 94 you can kinda do whatever you want.

[@charon_lix]

Because he's a Chad

[@maddog7795]

@@Daddy53751 haha yea your right about that lol I just thought it was kinda silly that he sang to himself as where I'm from that's not very common but Idk lol

[@zurgboy07]

Press F to pay Respects!

[@chiefro7]

True American Hero! God Bless you sir, THANK YOU for everything!

[@austinbartose6527]

Thank you for your outstanding service bill! Happy birthday!

[@markrobertson6664]

Stone cold gangster right there!

[@GitSumGaming]

Damn this is insane

[@JubaAdhiNugroho]

Respect...👍👍👍

[@REAlREAction]

God bless you Bill.

[@samlam5]

This guy is amazing. How cool would it be to sit and pick his brain? I'd be willing to bet there would be many interested in anything this man has to say.

[@michelgabrielramirezfourni9523]

Respect...

[@paulzale7429]

Thank U and God Bless U! Your actions and abilities make me Proud 2 be an American! Thank U Greatest Generation! Happy Bday Frogman!

[@bobscruggs8886]

The Navy Seal museum is in Ft Pierce on the treasure coast of Florida on Route A1A by the ocean that's where they trained during WW 2 , a lot of artifacts , pictures etc , I really enjoyed my visit.

[@ankles632]

May Mars, Ares, Eriene, and Pax watch over and keep you. Bless you good Sir

[@richmr.krabbs2577]

Thanks

[@wsl3119]

The most honorable generation of our time, my grandfather also fought in WW2 against the Japanese. If it weren’t for these brave men, lord knows what would’ve happened. You make our services look easy, Thank you for your service ~ former US marine

[@davewilliams3494]

God bless you Bill, thank you for your service and paving the way. You are a great American. Wish I could meet you. Happy birthday sir!

[@nickc8819]

Bill, Happy Birthday , and Peace be with you

[@HappiKarafuru]

Imagine Young Navy seal today, paying a visit to him is one of the greatest honour for a Navy Seals to had.

[@amoscardoza5253]

RESPECT!!

[@williammoseley17]

Salute to you Sir

[@edwardrichard2561]

That's amazing!! Thank you sir!!

[@terrim9355]

What a handsome young mand and anamazing life! I WOULD LOVE TO SHAKE HIS HAND...and be able to say "Thank you for your service and the bravery you've shown for our country." Thank you, Bill!

[@zacchaeusclay791]

History in the making

[@JFT803]

God bless you sir

[@snakeinthegrass4726]

Hero 🇺🇸

[@stanpeterson3944]

3 people have no heart

[@memphisraines9038]

RESPECT

[@600joe]

17 years old. 17 17 17 17 Let that sink in.

[@johntruth8274]

God Bless u old Man.

[@joansnow4013]

Happy Birthday Sir, you have my utmost respect for what you’ve sacrificed! I hope you have had the very best day!

[@Keeks_03]

Wow we share the same birthdays thank you for your service sir.

[@Grunt49]

Salute,thank you sir.

[@brooklynchick]

God bless for your hard work

[@obsessedchris1924]

love you bill

[@chevichelios9715]

Какие все прилично повзрослевшие. )

[@roymorris03]

Great man one of the few

[@billythedead7127]

Love ya for all your service

[@mufasa6366]

He can still crush Bud/s

[@davidr2894]

Father 🐸 Frog Now this is a true American Hero. What all young men should aspire to achieve. Service to Country and Community.

[@paulflores9909]

Nope. He's not a Navy SEAL. He's a UDT, Underwater Demolition Team. Navy SEAL was formed during the Vietnam War. But, they are the forerunners of the Navy SEAL.

[@riverrat5010]

Damn Assume Sailor! Love his story!