Medic James C. McCloughan recounts his story saving men in Vietnam, receiving the medal for what he calls the worst two days of his life.
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@johnsutton36003 жыл бұрын
has anyone else noticed that the bravest and the greatest are also the most humble? thank you James
@epicdudesproduction Жыл бұрын
Yes of course, those who have seen the belly of the beast and the hell in it’s eyes are the most humble and genuine souls you will ever meet, when you meet a showboat or a boastful veteran they aren’t telling the truth about what they did.
@whiplash82773 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Doc. Men like you and your fellow soldiers are why this wonderful nation exists.
@nealmcgloin29843 жыл бұрын
This interview has really hit me. Why? Because of his humility. What an inspiration to the younger generation.
@jesuschristsuperczar12243 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service. My dad was drafted in sixty six. He was a medic in the twenty fifth inf division. He passed away from non Hodgkin lymphoma related to agent orange exposure. He’s always been and still is my hero.
@lastnamefirstname7950 Жыл бұрын
It is impressive that your hero is not a professional player or a FUp movie Star. God bless you and your father.
@AllAroundAtlanta Жыл бұрын
Another hero stepped up and did what needed to be done. God bless!
@mikeleschber333 жыл бұрын
This is why we should treat our veterans like kings. They should be at the head of the line and not the end as they are now. Thanks to all that served and especially those that gave all.
@davidsloan78414 жыл бұрын
If you were in the shit you saw all kinds of heroic acts nobody knows about. I was a door gunner in 70 in the La Drang Valley of Death for 9 months. Wounded twice dropping guys in hot spots and picking them up but never missed many missions. I stayed pissed at the enemy the whole tour. I did everything I could to starve, depress, piss off, and kill all charlie. Chief helped me get twin M60s mounted in my door. Brass didn't like these things, the extra 175 lbs. of ammo meant we flew heavy. But every time I opened up those babies and they pushed the bird a little sideways everybody appreciated the double fire power. Also meant they always wanted us to go in first. On my last operation a platoon of grunts was mixing it up with c and we loaded support and went in about 10 f high and I opened up across the pop smoke line and all the world opened up on us all. Shot off my boot heal and snatched a patch off my shoulder. Pilot hit, Chief killed, my friend, navigator killed. Hard last mission. My time is short now. I will go and see my friends from 70. Wonder what God has done with them. Peace.
@mkraz83522 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir for your Service. From a fellow Michigander, May our Thanks and Blessings keep you and yours well Taken Care of and Safe.
@justsomedude21594 жыл бұрын
Americal Division! My Dad was there in '68 at Chu Lai. Salute Mr. ScCloughan!
@douggauzy6258 Жыл бұрын
Awesome testimony ! Just Awesome !
@debbieweckler68322 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim for this. I really don't know what to say. God Bless , heart felt video. Appreciate your time too.
@jenniferfar2 жыл бұрын
very good interview thank you for creating preserving and posting
@Ok-5514 жыл бұрын
Great interview. I can’t see myself not getting on that chopper. A true hero.
@JG-wg4wg10 ай бұрын
As a grunt in the 101st airborne 1983, these men were my heros and will always be.
@annieseaside Жыл бұрын
God Bless the extraordinary Hero! 🙏🏻💗
@S62bhas4 жыл бұрын
God Bless You Abundantly Mr McCloughan I'll Remember for the Rest of My Life I feel bad for the Dogs Abandoned in Vietnam it really Traumatizes me
@barryhoneycutt389411 ай бұрын
Those boys were MEN! I salute you sir.
@jamesfarrell83394 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. As a Marine Corps Veteran I would like to thank you for your service and dedication too serving our country. Fascinating story. I am glad that you are honored with the Medal of Honor. Semper Fi brother.
@S62bhas4 жыл бұрын
God Bless Mr James Farrell I Remember You All for the Rest of My Life it is My New Year Resolution
@stevecallaway84579 ай бұрын
Thank you sir !
@mayobabble3 жыл бұрын
This guy is brave and a great narrator.
@dr.woozie75003 жыл бұрын
Met him yesterday at Valley Forge. He is a great and humble man of god.
@tomframe28955 жыл бұрын
Met Jim last year(2018) in Odessa Texas. What a great brother and hero.
@mikewest55294 жыл бұрын
👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏 Thanks! From Canada with love! Long life and Godspeed brother
@BsUJeTs4 жыл бұрын
God bless and thank you.
@kevinwashington1703 Жыл бұрын
Any Hero will never say that they weren't sacred heroism is overcoming the fear
@556182853 жыл бұрын
Thank your for your service. Welcome home sir.
@TheIndirectgaming3 жыл бұрын
That “hardest” men, are the kindest, and most humble.
@cnote99584 жыл бұрын
Great man right there!
@jimmyjack48724 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Unreal bravery !!
@michaelcollins2373 жыл бұрын
Do you all see what a Father and Son can be?
@TBConl4 жыл бұрын
Respect
@neilsthepoet4 жыл бұрын
Respect.... and honor to your Captain
@paulsmith44823 жыл бұрын
Thank you James, Welcome home
@markreed45943 жыл бұрын
SALUTE JAMES YOU ARE A BADASS AND GOD BLESS FOR IT
@peacefulwarrior41513 жыл бұрын
The most important thing is love for the father... seek the kingdom of heaven. Love God with all your heart and everything shall be revealed.
@wolfthequarrelsome5044 жыл бұрын
Impression. He comes across as an honorable guy
@chrisswanner42794 жыл бұрын
thank you for your service and sacrifices and the sacrifices the men you served with. especially the fallen. god rest all of there souls, and i dont feel sorry or pity or sadness for the men that died with there boots on giving the ultimate gift for there country. god bless america.
@S62bhas4 жыл бұрын
very sweet affectionate dog
@The.Original.Potatocakes10 ай бұрын
Hey that’s Doc. I used to wait on him and his wife all the time in Saugatuck.
@r2gelfand4 жыл бұрын
Why wasn't he awarded this back in 1970?
@184876ela4 жыл бұрын
TRUE HERO
@michaelledford47514 жыл бұрын
Every last one of us who served in combat made that deal with god .anybody who says they didn't pray to god is lying ,but you know that brother .USMC 1965-1969 1\9 5812 Scout Tracker .
@goutvols1034 жыл бұрын
Michael Ledford thank you for your service. Were you in the 1/9 at Khe Sanh during the Hill Fights?
@ramirorubio30614 жыл бұрын
I only wish that ill could. Have served.
@baroneb50434 жыл бұрын
Thank You from bottom my heart for your great service... My cousin passed in Vietnam was a Ranger / Lerp...
@larrylinn85894 жыл бұрын
Back in 1969, I enlisted into the Army, and went to Vietnam as a common 11B Infantryman, and I volunteered to walk point in my platoon in January 1970. I was with A Co., 3rd/22nd/25th. We were sweeping along the base of Nui Ba Den, and were ambushed. I was shot going to assist a downed chopper. I was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a Combat Infantry Medallion, and a Purple Heart after I was shot at Nui Ba Den on Operation Cliff Dweller IV. I am liberal democrat, and would do it again, even if I had bone spurs on my heel. I was an agnostic at the time and I still am.
@ramirorubio30614 жыл бұрын
Sir thank you for your service. I would have loved to be there. No I’m not crazy but if I could have saved a soldier I would take his place. I have no problem with that. I love my troopers.
@user-mo9jl4mz6f4 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry I couldn't hear nothing this great guy was saying over the sound of his two titanium balls clanking together what a great man he reminds me of my dad who was in Vietnam my dad's helicopter was shot down with an RPG he jumped out of the helicopter 20 ft off of the ground and played dead until the enemy was gone he was the only survivor from the helicopter crash unfortunately everybody else KIA
@ronniechilds20024 жыл бұрын
Oh, okay, that was titanium I heard. I thought at first it was brass but it didn't sound quite right. Thanks for straightening me out.
@user-rn6hr1qw3l11 ай бұрын
Just think if we had one of these Heroes as our president
@samerulesapply99914 жыл бұрын
He looks young. He must be fit af. Can't understand the reality of war but I honor you, Sir
@johnwilliamson22763 жыл бұрын
Around the 13 minute mark the sound went way down and I couldn't hear anything after that.
@ronoldcross8189 Жыл бұрын
Things in 21st Century: 1. VA actually does help veterans 2. Service families getting PTSD from housing 3. We have Tango Alpha Lima 4. Life is good - even when it hurts.
@goonertrooper4 жыл бұрын
Great Irish name. Hero.
@iraawtf5 жыл бұрын
Lawl I went to Olivet
@bigfish82803 жыл бұрын
I guess you guys were filming at 12 noon when the video reaches @5:57 you can hear some type of electronic clock playing a tune once it reaches 12 noon. That or the doorbell, something was playing a tune at that moment in the video. 😂 lol
@bigfish82803 жыл бұрын
just something I noticed, more importantly is the story being told here of this man's heroic efforts!
@vtlomboy3 жыл бұрын
James, you look like a tough son of a gun, one look at you in the combat zone, I bet more than once the NVAtook 1 look at you and High tailed it back across the border.
@snakeoo7ca3 жыл бұрын
Better hair than me and I'm 22...
@TheSaintedOne4 жыл бұрын
Do our politicians not listen to these men? Iran is a bad idea, people. Can we please stop with these wars?
@brutusb80044 жыл бұрын
@snausegman Shut the fuck up ya good. You talk big shit on facebook but are you in the military? Nah, just some fat slob sitting on his couch not man enough to enlist but man enough to run his mouth on youtube. Fucking coward.
@pfossful4 жыл бұрын
Wh is he not President?
@brutusb80044 жыл бұрын
Because you bunch of fucktwats would rather have a president that made fun of a POW. Fucking disgrace.
@jasonsmith63273 жыл бұрын
Please put your name and number if you’re going to give a hero a negative review or thumbs down. You are a coward sir
@johnneill59604 жыл бұрын
BZ
@Baltimoreborn2 жыл бұрын
Ft Sam baby
@naiekud2803 жыл бұрын
Permission to cry sir?
@sylviabotez64044 жыл бұрын
Politicals in suits ....Uncle Sam...brave men willing to give their lives for what cause?
@-gauldin84104 жыл бұрын
Sylvia Botez For your freedom and everyone else. Till my last breath.
@sylviabotez64044 жыл бұрын
@@-gauldin8410 keep your last breath.Your freedom is an illusion .Dictator Trump.