No Man Left Behind: Rescuing One Soldier During Vietnam War | Navy SEALs | Wonder

When Medal of Honor winner LTC Iceal Hambleton’s plane is shot down while on a recon mission, a Navy SEAL and his South Vietnamese sidekick race to rescue him before North Vietnamese troops capture him.
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[@maryduong3938]

My dad also a south Vietnamese soldier. I just wanna thanks the American people and American country for your open arms to accepted us south Vietnamese to your country. Thank Americans and God Bless!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@brucemorrison2132]

This makes me continue to wonder if my best Vietnamese friend Sgt Nguyen Van Phu made it out or not.??? Guess I'll never know. God bless him ! Served a few months with him. 1969-70. He showed me how to cook rice in the bush and add noodles and veggies . Always felt badly for him, he came from a wealthy family who owned a liquor distillery or two, but was drafted into the ARVIN. (Staff Sgt. , Ret., USMC/USAF/ARNG ~ 24 years).

[@barrycohen2963]

Even though I am a Vietnam Veteran of the war in 1968 was attached to the 9th. Inf. Div. These men were the true HEROES that risked their lives to save 3 soldiers behind enemy lines 9 others risked their lives to save 1. My heart goes out to them and their families. Lt. Col. Hambleton survived the 11 days he was behind enemy lines with no water or food. I am truly glad he survived and was recused by Norris. I was finally pulled out of Vietnam in July of 69 with Nixon's pullout. I truly thank all of my fellow brothers and sisters who served in the Vietnam war that were able to make it back home and the ones who made the ultimate sacrifice. RIP. You are now with your HEAVENLY FATHER

[@frankmaxfield7025]

Since nobody else has thanked you for your service on here let me be the first to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. You sacrifice so much of your young life over there and you along with all the other that came home or lost their lives over there. You folks epitomizes what being a true role model and hero really is. Thank you again sir. I salute you my friend.

[@georginamercier1942]

Thank you for your service and my condolences to the ones who lost their lives. From a Canadian who respects all veterans for their sacrifices during this horrible time and to the families who supported you and who lost their loved ones. God Bless.

[@barrycohen2963]

Thank you Frank and Georgina for sharing.

[@maryduong3938]

Thanks for your service sir

[@Thegaoat]

Thank you for your service I am married to a Vietnamese woman and I've been to Vietnam twice now. Every time I go the war is always one my mind.

[@emekaericadonis3782]

I've heard so many heroic tales about American SEAL but my admiration and respect for them increased a million fold after watching this video. These guys are truly the best in the world. No army come close.

[@kainoyano3154]

Tom Norris is still alive in 2022. Long live.

[@GeorgeOu]

Happy that Nguyễn Văn Kiệt got a ticket to the US after this. Kiệt became a US Citizen in 1984 and moved to Seattle, where he worked for the Boeing Corporation for almost 20 years before retiring in 2005.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Thank u for the update George! We usually never get them for these heroes.

[@alishagarnett5733]

Despite all of that wanton destruction America subjected the Vietnamese people to they still got a good hiding from the Vietnamese arm forces!!!

[@ronaldtillberry3253]

@alisha garnett. Maybe you forget that a lot of American soldiers, sailers, airmen and marines gave their lives to help those people have a shot at freedom - which they couldn't keep! And you talk about what America did to them?!!! You have the nerve!!!

[@thomasnguyen9973]

@@ronaldtillberry3253 "a shot at freedom" that cost more than 2 million VNmese... no thank to you and in the end usa just ran back home leaving the so call "allies" on their own fate. Look at Afganistan now, does it look familiar? same sh.t different country. Shoulda keep your hand/nose to yourself cuz u suck at everything.

[@trandat4]

He didn't get a ticket. He flaw to the asylum camp by a boat like other hundred thousand Vietnamese boat people and made it.

[@rickphoenix5638]

The sacrifice that all military personnel make is rewarded substantially less then it should be. They deserve more then our gratitude. The number of vets who are homeless and suffering from PTSD and battle wounds are an embarrassment on our government. All retired military should be able to live a middle class lifestyle on their pension but that's not the case.

[@angelmedina2075]

Hats off to us navy seals! They risk their life to rescue their co-soldiers at no cost.

[@biker5662]

@Kevin Smith, agreed. The cost is incredibly high and sometimes they pay the highest cost.

[@Thegaoat]

Also mr Nguyen!

[@sevengramrocks2746]

Well… they definitely collect a salary. So yes there is a cost but it is surly not anywhere close to enough.

[@MichaelBenninger]

@@sevengramrocks2746 My last check in Vietnam for a month was $273.00 E-5 combat pay separation pay included. Leaving a job at General Motors 10.00 an hour. The cost is mental I am 73, seeing your brothers get shot or wounded.

[@ilovemyplayfulcat320]

Thank you for your service and God bless you and your family ​@MichaelBenninger

[@ikrgw98]

Bravo to all those who died and those who survived to rescue a fellow brother, your heroism will always be cherished MEN of STEEL 🇺🇸

[@warwings117]

Salute to all brave souls...regardless of religion and race....

[@papabrtrk]

Great video. I read the book”BAT 21 “ years ago. Slow hand salute to all those who gave there lives trying to rescue and protect COL. Hambleton. All these combat vets have steel balls.

[@monicaforeman9404]

The guts, determination, bravery and the will to rescue a brother in need of rescue and the will to survive made the rescue mission a success. God bless you all.

[@carlholland3819]

i would hardly call that a success

[@ethanweeter2732]

@@carlholland3819 They took an entire enemy position.

[@ajcook7777]

Tom Norris not only distinguished himself in this rescue but also when Mikey Thorton and him were fighting for their lives in the shores of Vietnam. Thorton went back for Norris (who was presumed dead by South Vietnamese teammates) and found Norris half dead with a big wound to the head. They called in artillery on themselves, danger close? No, on top of themselves. Mikey Thorton half dragged, half swam, his SEAL brother out to a rescue ship and they both survived. The first time ever a Medal of Honor Recipient ever rescued a fellow Medal of Honor Recipient. Navy SEAL Legends who's deeds will never be forgotten... Respect from your 🇨🇦 Brothers

[@grege2383]

It was the 1st time someone was awarded the medal of honor for saving the life of someone already having the medal of honor

[@Blue-hf7xt]

ajcook7777 I think these men were Angels walking the Earth.

[@GHustle4]

in my opinion I d not honor them. They can honor themselves within the military! they are paid butlers for politicians they are not fighting for my freedom!!

[@GHustle4]

Andy Vidito that’s understandable it still to me stands as you all honor each other within the military. I know now that the military is not fighting for freedom.

[@GHustle4]

Andy Vidito I’m speaking of america. I’m american and I see what the government is doing by always using the military and propagandizing as if they are some hero’s to the people. They are not they are literally causing havoc around the world and purposely destabilizing countries. I don’t have respect for them anymore. They claim to fight for “freedom” if that were the case they would be on our land not in another country!

[@koechleonardkibet6757]

the narrator's voice makes this rescue extreme

[@biteme7857]

It was... everyone there is ordered to kill you. That must've been intense.

[@vonniewalker8280]

That was one heck of a rescue mission , bravo to all those involved .

[@Thegaoat]

Man I love it when the return for one of their lost lost brothers!

[@kreithdon6863]

Sometimes I watch this and I'm like, what if I went for my success with such resilience and tenacity? Humanity has great capacity, we don't push ourselves to achieve what we can make us happy, we are selfish to our own self.

[@jurn7429]

BOTH of those brave warriors should’ve received the Medal of Honor

[@ethanweeter2732]

Kleet was ineligible because he was a foreign fighter.

[@92Psyco]

@@ethanweeter2732 He did get the Navy Cross, which was the highest award possible

[@lameckorido8224]

A volunteer navy seal taking charge of a ground rescue operation after air rescue fails terribly⚡⚡⚡🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 an act of valor ⚡

[@ice9594]

Great story, even better knowing it was true. A big HOORAY to the heroes involved & R.I.P. to those who lost their lives during the rescue.

[@phamtrongtan3951]

@Eric Resler Many American servicemen came back to Vietnam revisiting those over there who were enemies.

[@natecote1971]

Hoorah*

[@cesarfajardo1970]

Thanks for the brave soldier who rescue hicomrads !

[@galedutton184]

This is not only an amazing story, but the narrator has you hanging onto the edge of your seat too.

[@alainvosselman9960]

I watched in parts and seen the ending now. Indeed incredible acts of bravery, besides what i earlier wrote. I couldn't even handle the suspense sitting in my couch, let alone be in those situations..

[@trandat4]

Which part of it is not amazing?

[@ethanweeter2732]

The movie Bat-21 is the story of this rescue. Bat-21 was Hambleton’s call sign.

[@jeremythompson1593]

@@ethanweeter2732 That really is a Damn good movie!! One of my favorites…

[@johnhenry8424]

A salute to all the brave people who protect us and their own !!

[@melissacunningham2524]

Good story. Strong man to survive all that time in enemy territory, no food no water or rest. He is very lucky to b alive.

[@angshemdanyeng6440]

Sir, your heroic action will live forever in the hearts of every soldier.

[@johnjacobs1625]

And sailor!

[@dropkicknazis5301]

As well as Airmen, Sailors and Marines.

[@tess1337]

Thank you werry mutch :)

[@shootgunMarvel]

you guys... are fighting for who??.. by the way??

[@frichoko1985]

@@shootgunMarvel ur mom

[@TheraP2014]

The best Wonder documentary I ever saw to date. The sound of that chopper taking LtCol Hambleton to the hospital must've been sweet music to his ears. He died Sept.19 in Tucson, Ariz at the age of 85. My greatest respect to Navy SEAL Lt Thomas R. Norris and VNN commando Nguyen Van Kiet, and to all very brave soldiers, past, present and future!! Reminds me of a quote my brother once told me: *“If you are in trouble anywhere in the world, an airplane can fly over and drop flowers, but a helicopter can land and save your life.”* RIP Mikey💕

[@brucemorrison2132]

Kudos to VNN Commando Nguyen Van Kiet ! Only South Vietnamese to win the Navy Cross !

[@zegotashalom3881]

If only our Nation, and our government, would be as strong and determined as Navy Seals and Special Forces. God Bless the Veterans, and God Bless the U.S.A. 1776

[@ramosadriano3520]

Thank you to all service members and veterans!🇺🇸

[@KimHuynh-st3pr]

Wa nhuc cho USA va 1lu tay sai nguy quan va lu chu Hau an bam. thua 1viet nam hien Hoa .vu khi tho so...

[@doncappo1509]

Balls of steel , salute 🇺🇸

[@luisv7117]

REAL BROTHERHOOD GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AND FOR Fort Irwin, Fort Drum be safe guys it was a real pleasure working there and getting to know many so many brave heroes God bless and protect you all...

[@jpmace321]

this was a real sad one so many died i was 11 years old when this happened now i will be 62 years old next week

[@camdenretter3226]

Being an Idahoan, that code message was awesome. God bless our troops.

[@nightingaleofficial3604]

Clark’s rescue was amazing

[@melissasueh.]

Mark Clark, the FAC pilot, was the son of WW2 General Mark Clark. Everyone involved in that effort put forth an amazing performance.

[@paulsuprono7225]

Looks like heroism . . . was a familial trait, amongst the Clarks !"🇺🇸

[@junnysutton3135]

@@paulsuprono7225 ll

[@angelmirellepastoril277]

@@paulsuprono7225 l

[@briannevisonmpala1934]

Thiz are and were real soldiers,true heroes to the end

[@ferdrewflores3612]

💯💪

[@user-lc2qs9gy7i]

Amazing bravery on everyone’s part.. Salute to all soldiers!.

[@usethetools]

DAMN, i remember reading about this several years ago... beyond amazing. During WWII my dad was a USN UDT/CB (hardhat underwater demolition and salvage diver) stationed on Okinawa. You have got to greatly admire the BRASS our troops have.

[@reeverfalls2069]

Your father was a hell of a man for serving brother. Give him thanks. Hope he wasn’t to strict an y’all haha.

[@Ambushofblacks]

@@reeverfalls2069 To bad these men were hired killers sent off to fight a war that only had special interest and profits in mind...and posed absolutely no threat to America or its allies. And look where its got us..now were involved in 7 different wars, and now we might be seeing one with either Iran or China that will be devastating and lead to 100s of Millions dying.

[@samcentini9942]

@@Ambushofblacks you a wacko

[@g0sleep]

UDT were one of the baddest people on earth and thats including the seals lol

[@ethanweeter2732]

@@g0sleep UDT are the precursor to the SEALS basically.

[@dirtymotovation]

Dad was shot down 3 times. The third time he tool shrapnel through his thigh- hit the top of the cockpit- came down - and went through his arm. He had to survive 3 days on the run from the VC before he got picked up. They killed his co-pilot in front of him as well.

[@walterarrit5511]

God bless your father.

[@Rama41]

What was he flying?

[@dirtymotovation]

@@Rama41 First tour was the cobra, and the second tour was Hueys

[@bigsky3072]

Glad he got home. My sympathies for the copilot

[@brucemorrison2132]

Glad he was picked up ! Thanks for his service !

[@rhondakennedy819]

Thank you for your service. Be safe out there people. Love to all

[@swampghost72]

Thank goodness for our service members especially our Seals..

[@nomanahamed7764]

Such a brave Navy Seal 👍❤ Great Respect

[@billythekid3234]

I watched the movie Bat 21 starring Gene Hackman. It was nothing like this. I'm so proud of the men who saved them and so sorry for the loss of the ones who tried. RIP soldiers.

[@831BeachBum]

I see that the character of Mark Clark was played by former navy SEAL, Chief Taylor who can be seen in Discovery Channel's BUD's Class 234.

[@jaysaini955]

yeah, hes an actor too :)

[@imkongjamir9635]

This is the reason why the US NAVY SEAL is the best and most admired Special Force in the world... Be it a recon mission,rescue operation, Search and destroy mission, underwater demolition mission or jumping from the air behind enemy lines, the US NAVY SEAL excels in every field from head to toe ... Long Live US NAVY SEAL(frogmen), The best among the best... Huge respect for the SEAL's.. SALUTE !!!! OVER AND OUT

[@asifrahman5239]

MOSAD is the best military operation in the world. Rest come next.

[@Charles-nc4zj]

SAS and SBS: Hello there.

[@saint6594]

It was fun making this documentary with my fellas Vietnamese in a cold February of 2001.

[@kenclaar1712]

To be that brave is amazing.I would just hope that I could be that brave if I had to be.

[@tractorandfarmingvlogs8931]

You guys are the bravest especially Aussie special forces. Kudos to you guys for not leaving ur grounds. Bravo

[@davidvanniekerk3813]

Dankie/ Merci Wonder for this video of a real life story. Why did Johan van Keet, Tom Norris and James Hamilton not all get the same medal? Thx 4 the documentary. God bless America.

[@africacarey]

My stomach was intense watching

[@romanc.5074]

Today a movement of good for nothing enemies of the state want to put the heroism of these brave men as an afterthought, like something that never happened. My respect and appreciation for these true heroes.

[@131dyana]

Thank you for sharing this great true story.

[@petedube9367]

I worked for a company that installed the equipment on the B66s that Hambleton was operating at the time he was shot down . We did the work at Shaw AFB SC . I was selected because I was a crew chief on the B66s at Shaw in the 1950s . Hambleton was there when I was with the 9th TRS . I left Shaw in 1958 for Germany and England and was assigned to the 42nd TRS . We were at Shaw in late 64 and early 65 installing the ECM on the B66s . I don’t recall meeting of flying with him .I think the B66 was hit because they may have made lost their cone protection by making a too sharp of a turn. I don’t think he was a pilot but a highly qualified ECM operator so the NVA wanted to capture him for his knowledge of that equipment that we had on those B66s .

[@nightingaleofficial3604]

My hats off to the guys. True warriors.

[@garybernales1211]

It is normal and natural for soldiers to kill. But to risk and give your life so others may live is perhaps the highest form of duty and sacrifice.

[@rickphoenix5638]

That's exactly what Jesus said too.

[@benjohnson3700]

That Vietnamese solider should have received Medal of Honor also

[@brianmiller4900]

Uncommon valor in any man should be tecognized.i agree

[@theflash62281]

Federal law prohibits foreign military personnel from receiving anything higher than a service cross. That's why the South Vietnamese LDNN commando that was with Tom Norris received the Navy Cross for his part in rescuing Lt. Col. Hambleton.

[@benalubaf7976]

mga ala una kuno

[@shootgunMarvel]

Vietnamese are true soldiers, do whstever you want but not in their soil, they defeated USA, FRANCE and even before China 😱 few countries could say the same..

[@gentlesnow123]

@@shootgunMarvel Wish they could defeat the communism and corruption in their own country rn...

[@ayuuuusshhh]

watching this feels more thrilling than watching James bond.. salute to the heroes who risks their lives to save others.

[@laikho6139]

🙌 down to all heroes and brave navy seal soldiers

[@iamsutera2665]

Salute to all soldiers!

[@carlogambino8594]

Just wow , the bravery of all this men 🇺🇸

[@johngeorge5684]

Thank you God for the help of this.

[@wesleymarkmusic403]

Amazing rescue!!!

[@donnacook5552]

Amazing acts of heroism! God bless you all!!! 🙏🥰🇺🇲🌟👍 Job well done! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@dungnguyen-vx2sc]

The US SEALs team just is Chilldrent in the eyes of Vietnamese soldiers

[@piggy8761]

Man the coded messages were genius salute to the military

[@muzixman2011]

the commander's decision to keep trying to rescue the airman by air cost nine lives, only Tom Norris's bravery can fulfill the mission

[@911ttt]

his South Vietnamese sidekick was Ranger Nguyễn Văn Kiệt!

[@patrickaltman6907]

Thank you for your efforts.

[@williamparis5303]

Navy cross is a great honor ...but nguyen keit deserves an upgrade too medal of honor as well......

[@ronhaworth5471]

A brothers life is priceless.

[@911ttt]

There were only 2 men went behind the enemy line to save Hambleton: Ranger Nguyễn Văn Kiệt and an American Ranger- they disguised as North VIetnam gurrilars with AK 47 and a small boat to get in to the jungle to save him.

[@tieunguyen5068]

Correct

[@rockroll7649]

SEAL Mike Thornton was also an important part of this mission.

[@smsmoof8128]

Not this mission I dont believe, Big Mike was in on the 1 after Tommy April exploits ... I believe Mike and Tommys mission was late Sept early Oct of the same year

[@mikerobinson9627]

Probably the greatest rescue mission ever..at least that I know of 👏🏻👏🏻

[@michaeltibebu]

best random KZbin channel i found

[@shanemorley7143]

That was all in all something I am proud of he did it for the men he saved never leaving them behind very touching I would have been so scared myself!!

[@Aua_Lah.]

US Navy Seal ❤️🇺🇸so proud of yall 💪...thanks so much for your service braver soldiers ❤...

[@zkleine2001]

AMAZING!! THANK YOU MEN!! God Bless America

[@davidhunt8119]

This is where these navy seals got there name

[@brusselsgarden7424]

I watched Bat 21 many times over but real situations like this is better than the movie.

[@luisv7117]

God bless and protect all members of our military forces and their families, and to all of them THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE and GOD BLESS AMERICA

[@MrLESRAJ]

One very intelligent person, better than millions.thank you.

[@ds525252]

Amazing bravery on everyone’s part.

[@brucemorrison2132]

AMEN to that ! Semper Fi !

[@chejlr]

As an Army veteran it is the exploits of these great men that make me extremely proud of being American. We value life and thats something the commies to this day are incapable of.

[@mauribarat9310]

I hope you are well aware of all the wars you guys have fought has been nothing but lies and profit to the elitist running your country and the world, the country you live in does not belong to you neither, it belongs to the real Americans you have in your reservations, me personally would feel ashamed to call myself an American.

[@frichoko1985]

@@mauribarat9310 I am well aware that you should respect a veteran no matter what side they are fighting for, didn't your parents teach that? stfu

[@thangkua]

Bạn nói đúng đấy vì nước mỹ thời đó đi xâm chuyếm và đã thật bại nặng nề , bị một nước nhỏ bé như việt nam đánh bại , nó thật tủi nhục với người mỹ thời đó và chính thất bại đó những người mỹ bây giờ không làm được lần thứ 2 ở việt nam. Nhung họ lại tiếp tục thu thuế của người dân và bỏ vào các cuộc chiến khác rồi cung thất bại

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

@@mauribarat9310 then don't... lol

[@mtolla5767]

Brave man and women long live USA

[@rasempress9724]

This is y I ALWAYS thank any n all US service personnel , when I encounter them in uniform

[@cristinadelemon6019]

Wow! What a suspenseful and true to life documentary film, thanks!

[@kristinlocklear9305]

Thank you Sir for your heroics

[@jimmyjimanambo5014]

Difficult mission belongs to brave souls.

[@somerandomarmydude]

Got to love all the M16A2 being used for an Vietnam SEAL operation doc.

[@suhailps2488]

smoke bomb was amazing

[@dalejohnson4871]

Way to go brother's! Well done!

[@lovememore4863]

Wow great heroes . Salute to them

[@mikeabbott7209]

there,is a very good movie about BAT21 rescue..Starring Gene Hackman..

[@robertomanalo6346]

Yes i remember that it was shown in 1988

[@timharig]

The movie was adapted from a book that went into much more detail than the movie or this documentary.

[@hyesuntessllanto9753]

Woww!! Truly Incredible rescue !!

[@tWoforgamenot1]

YES .

[@davidcarr1157]

The movie titled BAT 21, didn't come close to what the real rescue was, salute to all former and today's troops, SEALs, Green Beret, the US of A, have the finest armed forces.

[@abelardogonzales8283]

This is an interesting and wonderful true story of a rescue mission of Navy Seal! I love this kind of story! Thank you for sharing! May God Bless All Of Us And Have A Blessed Great Lovely Wonderful Saturday evening 🌆

[@thomasbrady9767]

This book is amazing.

[@RightAway87]

Exactly 50 years ago this happened.

[@markburton8653]

Some extremely brave men. When you listen to what some of these missions people volunteered for especially the men in SOG unreal stuff.

[@jamesa.2880]

WoW, this is top notch exciting stuff!

[@waltershumate5777]

2:33) a really good movie as well as a good story. That's how their names got crossed! The man that happened to was iceal Hambleton (ham). The actor who portrayed him in the movie was Gene Hackman. The book was the best way to do the story though.

[@funnyfanny9764]

His friends called him Gene. Iceal E. "Gene" Hambleton (November 16, 1918 - September 19, 2004)

[@alwayzlisteningparanormald5477]

Wonderful video loved this liked and shared as alwayz ❤️❤️