Medal of Honor Rescue Mission Green Beret Drew Dix Vietnam War Tet Offensive Combat Vet Interview

This is the full hour long interview with Army SF CIA asset Drew Dix. He recounts the days long action which he won the medal of honor.
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[@jerrylinson1524]

Drew Dix is the real deal. Enjoyed every minute of his interview. I lost a good friend who was a Navy Seal killed in Vietnam. This war destroyed more lives than are counted on the Vietnam war memorial. I just pray everyday our leaders use every means possible before we put our young people in harms way.

[@peterosbourne3571]

What an incredibly modest Medal of Honour recipient this man is. Highly, highly intelligent; very capable, exuding leadership. Soldiers in the field know they are in good hands when they are led by a chap such as this.

[@fishheadlemonsnack824]

I've watched so very many of these. This man is one I'd pray to be among when shit hits the fan. Good man.

[@EastCoastFishnHunt]

Mr. Dix you are a fine man!! Your modesty speaks volumes about you and your devotion to your country is not nor never will be Forgotten!!! You bravely fought in a war and didn't get the recognition you and so many like you deserved from the American people for far too long.. Men and women like yourself are my hero's! You are someone to look up to and be admired.. Thank you for sharing your story.. My God Bless you and your family

[@donaldzlotnik505]

Drew and I served together on MG Emerson's staff. Drew was the general's aide-de-camp and I was Chief-Visitor's-Bureau, a high visibility position. Drew holds one of the unquestionable MHs to come out of Vietnam. 56 hours of continuous combat against a documented superior enemy. He is the ONLY soldier to capture an enemy GENERAL OFFICER. After he received the MH, he returned to Vietnam as a captain to command an infantry company in combat with the 101st. He was the ONLY MH recipient to return to Vietnam and serve in combat. There were many political MHs given in Vietnam, especially used to cover for high military errors, also many were given out for "friendships", even one given out to a traitor, but few for PURE VALOR over extended periods of time.

[@tnreprasentog7769]

Sir my grandfather was named Richard Cunliffe he was 5th SF on 101st airborne you wouldn't happen to know him or had met him? I never met him and it's incredibly hard to find any information on you guys... I appreciate your service sir

[@Tyrfingr]

Good of you to clear that up. It's always been such a shame around how they hand out those MH to people who shouldn't be near one.

[@michaellongfellow8164]

I met Drew in 2016 when he and Doyle Cooper came to Danville Illinois representing the Center for American Values which is based in their hometown of Pueblo Colorado, they were in town to speak to our jr. and sr. high school students. At the end of the week , our local leaders along with the American Legion and American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard escorted them to a local banquet center where Doyle and Drew spoke . Afterwards Drew met with the Legion Riders and Patriot Guard, he had found out that Vermilion County Illinois had the distinction of having the most MOH Recipients (12) of any county in the United States, and invited us to attend the Society of Medal of Honor Convention which was scheduled to be held in Pueblo in Sept. of 2017. Of cousre we were going, riding our motorcycles all the way there and back, 2600 mile ride. What a fantastic week it was! We had the privilege of not only being there to meet over 45 MOH Recipients in person, but to be honored with the taking of photographs with many of them as wellas getting their autographs. We were also blessed to be given a private tour with Drew and Doyle of the Center for American Values along with a book of quotes by many of the Medals Recipients. We were also blessed to meet Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, who were staying in the same Hotel as us, and he told us that we had free tickets to their concert awaiting us at the ticket window. All in all, it was a trip that is imprinted on my heart and in my mind and I'll never forget it!

[@washedupwarvet2027]

few for pure valor? i disagree with that 100%. You're saying a few instances but what about the other 200+ given out? I bet there were many more deserving of the medal that will never receive it for various reasons.

[@stevenwalsh3795]

100💯

[@chucklee4446]

Pueblo Colorado is very proud of this man. A park named for him. A street named for him. A statue of him along with the other 4 CMH winners from Pueblo.

[@georgejones5960]

God bless you Drew Dix and thank YOU for your service!

[@RJ-nh9hw]

The reluctant warrior, I think, best describes this man's interview and overall presentation--soft spoken, constant smiling, eyes darting back and forth, easy peasie...until the shit hits the fan where you will see his "warrior face" that face with the energy and determination that earned the Medal of Honor!

[@raoulchapman7310]

I met Mr Dix when I was 12 or 13 years old, through my Dad. At the time Drew lived out near us outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. I had been told that he was a MOH, and as a dumb kid I asked him how he had "won" it. Mr Dix gave me a stern lecture about that. He explained that one didn't "win" a medal you earn it and get awarded. In answer to what he did, all he said was that he had rescued a few people. Years later I was gifted an early copy of his book, and finally found out the whole story. It is one of my most treasured books. Recommend it to anyone and everyone. This video is the short version, the book is a must.

[@BlacktulipSF]

This is the Man Clint Eastwood always wanted to be.

[@jmarty1000]

Eastwood knows he's lucky and he rises to the occasion by depicting men like this accurately and honorably. Sounds like we agree.

[@jday1965]

You mean John Wayne? He’s the one who played one in a movie and sucked at it.

[@lonpearson2134]

Great story. It would be an honor to shake his hand. Thank you for your service sir.!.

[@Jack-oz4bf]

they need to make a movie about him. real love, anyone who has served in combat and seen the crucible of combat and shed blood with your brothers you don't do heroic things because your brave you do them cause you love the people around you that are in the bad situation when you step in you do it out of love. "the opposite of fear is not courage, the opposite of fear is love."

[@tomtinker7908]

Your explanation of bravery is faithful and true. Thanks.

[@lollypop2413]

Greater love hath no man that he lays down his life for his fellow man

[@johnmiksch3882]

Drew is the coolest dude ever. 100% American hero!

[@edwarddesoignie1396]

What an outstanding video! Mr. Dix is inspirational.

[@shaker7804]

A leader I could follow. True courage under pressure.

[@tomroberts9794]

Thank you for your service. In the war and now.

[@tonytaylor8198]

The battle for Chau Duc is an incredible story involving Green Beret, Navy Seals a Vietcong General deception and of Course a Medal of Honor recipient. It should be a movie.

[@donaldzlotnik505]

The Navy SEALS abandoned Dix while he was under fire from the enemy. That does not bode well for the SEALS.

[@robertjohnson9255]

I believe that the SEAL commander was Dick Marcinko. I read this story as written in Marcinko's book "Rogue Warrior".

[@themeat5053]

Served with Major Dix in the 4/9 Infantry at Fort Wainwright. He is a giant amongst men. I wish he had been able to influence me earlier in my career because there were very few like him and only one of him throughout the army. Not a political guy, just a soldier. To the idiot down below who said he doesn't know why Drew D. Dix deserved the Congressional Medal of Honor, shut up.

[@KG-hm4gk]

I would agree with you. One thing, it is just the Medal of Honor, no congressional in it.

[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service!! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make ithome !!!

[@OblivionEight]

Love your story, thank you very much for your service. Know that your service is appreciated.

[@johnnydeano2288]

Thank you sir. It is an honor and a pleasure to listen to a man talk. Seems like there are so few around anymore.

[@MGTOW222]

He did a good job. Well done.

[@tnreprasentog7769]

This guy actually linked up with Richard Marcinko during the mission that got him his Medal of Honor... can you Imagine the absolute killing force that is Drew Dix and Richard Marcinko with his platoon of Navy seals and Vietnamese Seals... Richard mentions this encounter in one of his interview I'm surprised Drew didn't mention the help he had...(not taking anything away from him, the man's a hero through & through)

[@ronniespencer5536]

Thank you for your service sir

[@Billcornhole]

I served with Drew under General Mills, Cpt. Crunch.

[@jamespasquali1742]

What a REAL MAN & A BRAVE HUMBLE MAN.

[@jeskaaable]

This man exudes leadership and competence. I'd follow him into battle.

[@LP3me]

Love hearing these stories. This is the urban warfare stories that gave our leaders some experience to face future urban battles like Iraq and Afghanistan. Not the typical “jungle” warfare stories you hear from Vietnam.

[@tommynoble2344]

Thank you sir. Modest to the end. I love this Country!!!! Real men!!!!!!!!!!

[@bullseyedixon5660]

GOD BLESS YOU SIR THANK YOU FOR. ALL YOU. DID FOR OUR COUNTRY. GREAT JOB

[@majorfrank1167]

Hey Drew Maj Frank here, we were together at REDCOM 77/78 I was 7th Gp then. I was in Vn in 63/64 then 65/66, you might remember I told you about when we got over run at Bu Dop and after I got the Mike Force in I was med evac out went to Navy Hosp in Saigon and when they released me my fatigues were all bloody and torn up so they gave me scrubs to wear. I called my B Team and they were going to send a jeep to pick me up so I stood outside the hospital but the MP's picked me up first and I did not have an ID so they put me in jail till Lt. Zacher MOH got me out. Later on in 69 I worked for Harry the Hat (Munch) and Al Friend I was detailed out to the CIA training Thai PARU and later worked for Lew Millett MOH with Vung Pao's Lao troops. Anyway great story take care.

[@JJ_SDWR]

Wow, interesting stuff. I don't believe he is affiliated with this channel and not sure he will know you commented, perhaps you could write to him somehow.

[@davidtrindle6473]

Good man. First I heard an American soldier compliment the ARVN

[@chrisahearn1735]

Good job interviewer

[@henrybucki7813]

GREAT MAN enjoyed your stories i was at long Biehn 70

[@brendanoreilly6917]

Incredible man and team.

[@boondocksaint621]

Semper Fi, Sir, thank you for your service. “The world is not as it seems”

[@DavidStone-fx3tp]

What an outstanding person.

[@lollypop2413]

This wonderful man reminds me of my father..same eyes...same MOS except British SS WW2 NWEurope Palestine France ...reconnaisance small team located belsen bergen while working forward of main troops " de booby trapping" he told me. After his death years later his regiment were only able to give small details of his service which was to hunt SS and gestapo. Still sealed. This brave soldier is so much like my late father except for his beard...and he told us very little of what he did either. God bless this hero warrior and all who I have had the pleasure to meet in the US Green Berets Robert Pryor and British SAS...all gentlemen....salt of the earth

[@marsdenk.6162]

And God bless you too sir

[@tonytaylor8198]

Tet included a calculated gamble; that the South Vietnamese would take their uniforms off and desert. In fact, most quickly returned from their holiday and checked into their units. They fought and held. South Vietnamese Marine and Paratrooper units especially performed well. The North miscalculated that aspect of their plan.

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

South Vietnam became demoralized after the US abandoned them in 1973. Alexander Haig said they're the only country we did that to in the cold war.

[@scoutsden7193]

This man has zero fear.

[@raymondpetrovits2336]

Please put a microphone on the interviewer. The mumbling questions put forth are impossible to hear and Drew looks like he couldn’t hear you as well. Welcome home, hero.

[@patrickflood6446]

Brave man and soldier.

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

A true hero!

[@haroldburrows4770]

Read this account from some of the Seals on the mission. They hauled ass thru town and had a 50 on back they surpressed fire with. Problem with that was the driver got the blast when he fired the 50 so they shot sparingly

[@mrt2mrt2]

A true hero is also honest, real and humble. This guy ticks all those boxes. If only these heroes could run the country instead of politicians.

[@roytallericoGunner]

I read up on Drew Dix Guts and courage.

[@UAL012]

I met Drew Dix twice. He's from my wife's hometown of Pueblo, Colorado.

[@stevespadachene8722]

Courage Honor Duty define this man. Yes he is a True American Hero ! As he said many more who served never recognize but equally deserving for whom he wears the medal of honour.

[@jeffcrowder1892]

A real soldiers, Soldier. Military Leadership training priority number 1 is Mission. Then comes the men. He also mentioned Assigned leaders and leaders that react to the situation whoever they may be. Officially that is called, Formal and informal leadership. A Private can become a leader when the need presents itself. Informal leader are very important and are all around us in society. He possesses both qualities that I recognized in his story. I am blessed to have watched this story. America has and always will produce good Soldiers no matter what Generation they are born in.

[@tnreprasentog7769]

My grandfather was 101st airborne 5th special forces in vietnam I never me him his name was Richard Cunliffe if anyone knows anything about this man please comment this ... it's incredibly hard to find info on these guys .. thank you

[@markmidwest7092]

May I humbly suggest having the graphics cover up Mr. Dix's face at the end offers him less respect than he deserves.

[@susanherring5136]

Only problem, couldn't hear the interviewers questions.

[@jeffrobdine]

I had to turn my volume to the max, cheap ass producer

[@danielsoule3737]

They do that on purpose in these interviews so that the focus is on the vet and how they interpret their own way to answer it

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

@@danielsoule3737 No, this is not by design. It's by failure.

[@bronco51256]

His production sucks always

[@jamesw.blatch1584]

When someone answers even an inaudible question like “I was not aware of Vietnam in 1962” - are you able to, perhaps, work out what may have been asked?

[@kailuakidd1512]

Great presentation, thank you

[@5ch4rn]

What an astonishing man. He, and this, is exactly what America used to be about.

[@ardendorney3174]

You really ought to give the interviewer a microphone so we can hear the questions…

[@kenlandon7803]

This story should be a movie.

[@weidles]

THE AUDIO JUST SUCKS FROM THE INTERVIEWER, JUST COULDN'T HEAR HIM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR.

[@bobrub]

i sure wish the people who published this great man's story here had taken the time to listen to it FIRST to correct the poor audio of the interviewers questions to Drew. Even closed captioning was missing for the questions directed to Drew. Surely with today's technology this poor audio could be improved so the questions can be heard.

[@alb5489]

Right on! Almost quit watching because it was like listening to one side of a phone conversation and having no idea what was being discussed.

[@stevenwalsh3795]

The indigenous are still here

[@Thunderchild-gz4gc]

I heard about you on The Military Channel. Jesse Ventura wishes he was you.

[@joebarron396]

Would have been a good Time for the Truth syrum for that high ranked enemy.👀👍👊🔥

[@TGiannini007]

7:08 He basically admits he gathered his own intelligence on individuals and “acted” on that intelligence. Stone cold assassin.

[@조금성-c8n]

영어 실력 부족으로. 잘 모르지만 선배님 이렇게 뵙게 된 것을 정말 감사하게 여깁니다.

[@jmarty1000]

Translated: due to lack of English skills. I do not know you well, but I am very grateful to have met you like this.

[@richardlong8014]

Most men did their part as best they could. The elite always did. They were bred for it but anybody could stop a bullet if such a fate was their destiny. At 20 most men felt infallible or just closed their minds to the possibility of bad luck? Pole jockey, I Corp '66.

[@tomcomiskey6350]

A true Hero !!!!!!

[@clivekibbler4578]

i like this man

[@jerryruffin485]

God bless him.

[@edclay28551]

wearing a forget me not flower. Brother!

[@ronpearson998]

Great video, but the interviewers voice was to low.

[@조금성-c8n]

선배님은 틀림없고 나름 참 좋은 모습의 어른이 되셨네요. 저는 아직도 장난꾸러기 마음입니다. 선배님 뵙게 되어. 정밀 반갑습니다. 그런 격정을 격고도. 점잔코 멋쟁이 할아버지로 되신 것을 축하합니다.

[@jmarty1000]

Translated: You are undoubtedly a senior, and you have grown into a very good-looking person. I'm still naughty at heart. Nice to see you, senior. Precision is nice. Even with such a passion. Congratulations on becoming a stylish grandfather

[@tommymeade9178]

The guy that's doing the interview needs to have a microphone

[@RKarmaKill]

This dude is a killer 👍

[@markpaiste]

sad all these doc's on this channel have such bad sound quality..makes them pretty much unwatchable.

[@msbatres4970]

"The American Soldier, is willing to make a sacrifice for the man on the left & the right... and they know... they will do that for you..." 🎺 #America #AmericanSoldier #Dix #DrewDix #Vietnam #MedalofHonor

[@edclay28551]

Guess not. A great American hero. we need you now.

[@djomegaminus]

Why don't these people ever mic up the interviewer so we can hear the questions.

[@patbackus7668]

A lot of people mix you up with the dude from wkrp in Cincinnati?

[@jeffrobdine]

Are you talking about Howard Hesseman aka Dr. Jonny Fever? Man you need some glasses!

[@justsnuggle]

Great story. But the audio drives me absolutely crazy from loud booming voice to whisper quiet please upload this thing louder My speakers are maxed out and I can barely hear when he decides to trail off.

[@stevenwalsh3795]

Character counts!

[@steveniksid5874]

The audio is terrible and the interview needs to be redone.

[@jimstraba5772]

If you’re listening on your cell phone, you need to get some speakers and turn them up or turn your hearing aid up

[@davidcharles141]

Audio sux!!!Great story, great American

[@dr.wianmeintjes9028]

What character and poise

[@richardbowers3647]

ARVN support!!! Yeah right!!! That Vietnam war never took a holiday!!! South Vietnam Army did take holidays though. The American soldiers barely survived that war. Just saying.

[@USAmerican100]

Great testimony by Drew, but cannot hear the interviewer! Very amateurish.

[@조금성-c8n]

실제 젊은 군인으로 참전하셨지만 적이 누군지 구별 자체가 불가능 하셨을 거에요. 무슨 이유로 씨우느지도 분별 자체가 불가능 했을거에요. 저도 베트남 참전 마지막 병력에게 들음 소리. 그 병장님들은 베트남 전쟁 이야기 하려 하지 않았어요. 내가 하도 분수라 살살 꼬시너 들었지. 모두 그저 지나가는 소리. 병장님들음 그저 우울해 하셨읍니다. 실제. 멍청한 상태.

[@jmarty1000]

Translated as: You actually participated in the war as a young soldier, but it must have been impossible to tell who the enemy was. For whatever reason, it would have been impossible to discern the fight itself. I also heard from the last soldiers who participated in the Vietnam War. The sergeants didn't want to talk about the Vietnam War. Because I'm a fraction, I listened to you softly. All just passing by. The soldiers were just depressed. real. stupid state

[@veijron]

Why no Hollywood movie about this

[@freedy420kruger]

Its....Shawn Michaels.....from....WWF....now ....wwe...

[@shawnsmith5763]

Has anyone served with a Leady or Craig from Central Pennsylvania

[@조금성-c8n]

구정 총공세 때는 베트콩 몇 만이 죽으며 달라 붙어 기지를 공격하고는 했다고 합니다. 고맙습니다.

[@jmarty1000]

Translated: It is said that during the Chinese New Year's offensive, only a few Viet Cong died and cling to the base and attacked the base. thank you

[@jasontipton8430]

Bet he was a he'll of a good co

[@PaulAdamssongs]

Can't hear the questions !!!!

[@조금성-c8n]

웃으시니까 그저 저도 마음이 풀리네요. 그저 푸시고 시세요. 하하. 병장님들 뵙는 것 같아요. 하하.

[@jmarty1000]

Translation: Just because you smile makes me feel at ease. Just loosen up and go. haha. I think I'll see you guys. haha

[@oneshiftmexico2188]

Turn up your volume!!! All your videos are way to low!!!!

[@공유-f3k]

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[@patbackus7668]

In WW2 didn’t the Marines and Soldiers have to stay until the war was over or they were wounded?

[@alexkalish8288]

No they had a point system in WW II, with enough points you were relieved of combat duty. Wounds do not get you home in VN or WW II.

[@clarkoption1941]

It seems like that because you don’t hear much about stuff before D-day and the war in Europe was over in less than a year after and in Japan a year and a couple months

[@jmarty1000]

@@clarkoption1941 Not counting North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Pelelieu, etc. etc.

[@KG-hm4gk]

Typical of a soldier who does his job, not sure what the medal he was getting was for.

[@richerich9238]

7 isis watched this. (7 thumbs down 👎)

[@patbackus7668]

I remember a few years ago they had a MOH winner making the rounds on all the talk shows with his wife , and he was really well received until on one show he decided to mention the fact that ever since he could remember he wanted to kill someone .? Needless to say I haven’t seen him since , I have no idea what made him say such a stupid thing, I myself liked his honesty, but the libs ? Not the thing to say ,

[@bigredone1030]

In basic the drill sergeants asked me why I joined and I told them to kill terrorists. They did not approve

[@charleswinokoor6023]

What’s the point of asking him if he considers himself to be a hero? Do you really expect him to say yes? He just spent 40 minutes talking about being a professional soldier. As a matter of fact I can’t recall any person from any walk of life who has ever said during an interview that they consider themselves to be a hero. And that includes running into burning buildings to save children. A better question would be “What do you think when someone calls you a hero?” That’s a useless, rhetorical question.

[@keith3140]

I’ve always wanted to see someone like that (saved kids from a burning building) say something like “I’M A HERO!”. That would be hilarious

[@m.k.s.p.7746]

Give the interviewer a break.. The interview kept my interest, which is an indication of the quality of the interviewer, as well as the interviewee. It's so easy to take pot shots at a guy when you're on the sidelines and not in the action.

[@richardhillmanjj5359]

Vail

[@topgeardel]

Here's Denny's story. I avoided the war at all cost. I knew it was BS as a teenager and that I wasn't going to waste my life for something that did not matter to Americans...and really a lot of Vietnamese. I am proud that I stood up for myself and was willing to deal with the consequences that could result from one avoiding the draft in the US. Patriotism has more than one face. Life IS important but tell that to the US Government. The reality for these guys is that they did NOT fight for my freedom, save me from anyone or anything and preserve my lifestyle. That's all delusional propaganda and BS. A country the size of North Dakota, almost 8000 miles across the Pacific Ocean on the Asian mainland meant nothing to the US...whether we won or lost. These guys should just be glad they survived and take their "stories" quietly with them. They did not have a right or legitimate reason to be there...so what story needs to be shared...really?

[@clarkoption1941]

For pure historical reasons. You’re not saying anything that wasn’t said by people at the time Vietnam was going on. They were fighting for what you see as your freedom in America. America says communism is going to take thag from you so you have to go fight it

[@topgeardel]

@@clarkoption1941 And...that's why I am saying what I am saying...for pure historical reasons. They have their take on reality, I, and others had another. These guys have a million videos of their perspective. I have no need to do a video...just counter what they may be saying. What troubles me exceedingly is the American mentality that connects "the dots" between an Asian mainland civil war....AND my freedom and safety as an American....7500 miles across the Pacific Ocean. That was insane and absurd. Nevertheless, almost 60,000 Americans gave up their lives for it.

[@clarkoption1941]

@@topgeardel my dad is a Vietnam vet, he was by the DMZ in 1970, I asked him recently if they were out there thinking they were going to stop communism and he looked at me like I was an idiot and replied “that’s exactly what we thought” and I followed with you didn’t think you were protecting america and he said no. Vietnam was an attempt of containment of the spread of communism. It didn’t work out

[@topgeardel]

@@clarkoption1941 Even though Communism is still a main focus of today for the US....it was a "paranoia" back then. It was seen nothing less than an evil cancer that would spread to the whole world. Therefore, the post WW2 generation couldn't help but be "brainwashed" by that paranoia. But too many of these veterans take it way too far and see service in Vietnam as protecting America from Communism. Didn't matter if the logistics of the situation contradicted that. Let's not forget it was on the Asian mainland across the entire Pacific Ocean from the US. The US had both the Soviet Union & China surrounded by military bases in Europe and the Pacific Rim. In retrospect, it was insane was that war turned into for the US.

[@clarkoption1941]

@@topgeardel for some reason we are paranoid about it again. I’m a socialist and I find it insane they are using communism as an enemy again. Where is the threat? From a minority of left wing people focused on their communities. It’s fascist to say how great their system is but so weak that some a little left of middle leaning people are gonna overthrow their system