Part 5 - Navy SEAL's Incredible Vietnam War Story: M-60 Invention & Prisoner Grabs...and the bus.

Part 5 -Navy SEAL's incredible Vietnam War story. In part 5, we learn about his M-60 invention and the bus Incident that almost got them killed.

[@fredll45]

I rode PBR'S out of Rac Soi with rpd 58 in 1970 as an advisor to the VNN. Your team was just down the road from our hooch. I have great respect for your team, your medic treated me for a bad spider bite and keep me from going to Saigon for treatment. He gave me a captured AK before he left. I used it on a few occasions to confuse the VC so we could get a few rounds on them before they figured it out. Lots of stories about your team, great to see we're still around.

[@minert12345able]

Hey, I echo what many are saying about this man: he's a great communicator and fascinating to hear; would love to hear more stories from him, unedited of course.

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

Thank you for watching. He has 7 parts to his interview.

[@terryglovier5803]

I would even like to watch an unedited version. This guy's easy to listen to no matter what he's talking about

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

PLEASE KEEP THE MESSAGE AND MISSION COMING.......!!!!! THIS SEALS EXPERIENCES PUT US THERE WITH HIM ......!!!! Thank you so much for your VIDEOS.......!!!!!!

[@kevincurry8350]

I've listened to all of these videos, I have the up most respect for this guy, and all of our great soldiers. Great content.

[@Chiller01]

Great story teller. Enjoy these episodes immensely.

[@michaelhemphill8575]

"Youth is a wonderful thing".. this dude was Young.. Strong.. and Brave.." as well as all the Warrior's of the Era".. "including My Dad. My Uncle".. who didn't like to talk about the war.. that's why l love this platform"..it helps me to appreciate all the more..what the Vets went thru

[@mikespinelli2746]

keep 'em coming!

[@836dmar]

Wow. Can’t wait for the next one! Then, can you start all over with even more detail!

[@douglasruss2889]

Remarkable Account ! A SEAL warrior !

[@ypaulbrown]

really enjoying this series......best wishes from Florida, Paul

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Thx for your service/ and thx for sharing your stories/ love real history told by men who lived it ! Sorry just now seeing this video probably a year ago. Prayers to you and your brothers who didn’t make it back to tell their stories…🇺🇸

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

Everyone imagine.........trying to RELOAD a 25 pound , Beltfed , Openbolt Machinegun......In the dark. Soaking wet and receiving incoming enemy small arms fire.......... This is What make this man a HERO ......... who would give his life to save his fellow SEALS........

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

Cool ammo story / hope the Military still using your invention today for foot soldiers

[@1murder99]

The intelligence officer would send word that he wanted a prisoner live. It is very hard to take someone alive. I figured if I got killed it would be on one of those adventures.

[@carlosdeuriarte8015]

Thank you for sharing.

[@VNExperience]

Thank you for these videos. They're fascinating. Please keep em coming. Vietnam is different now but the Mekong delta still looks more or less the same. The locals believe the spirits of the dead haunt the battlefields. I wonder if your uncle or cousin have ever thought of coming back for a visit? That would be an amazing video (or a few). Cheers. -Mikael

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

Unfortunately, that time may have passed for them.😢

[@atilla6612]

Brilliant

[@TonyPhillips-jy7ev]

That was ridiculous rules being shot at ugh

[@chrismoll6862]

True Stories ! Tx

[@70stunes71]

Hooyah brother 👍🌠💪...I'm guessing you were in the Rung sat special zone ....

[@brigittetallant3161]

It's fascinating not just cool!

[@patriciabarajas52]

awesome! Have considered Master Class

[@anavaca7463]

Lindíssima!😎

[@chrismoll6862]

A click = 1km

[@irabeam7439]

How were the " Hookers " 🤔❓

[@BorisBadenov-c7q]

You got me watching every part. Please explain how far is a click? Thank you.

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

Around 3/4 of a mile.

[@JohnDoe-gj4dv]

A "CLICK" IS 1000 (ONE THOUSAND) METERS. A form of Metric Conversion in regards to a Specific type of measurement to Scale , specifically to Orientation on a MAP. Used prolifically in the Vietnam War.

[@BorisBadenov-c7q]

@@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar thank you

[@BorisBadenov-c7q]

@@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar my older brother was on the Hornet then it went into dry dock.

[@4390100]

One Kilometer or a 1,000 meters, it's metric.

[@kengrimsley4172]

I'd like to know this alleged SEAL's name and rank. Some of these stories are unbelievable. Literally.

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

Don Shipley has already verified him on the first two videos you can see Don’s comment.

[@LudiCrust.]

I had an uncle that served in Vietnam as a seal. His stories were as dramatic as this man’s and yes he was a seal his son also was a seal so there’s no way either was lying. The stories can be crazy bc of the missions they carried out. They weren’t marines holed up inside fire bases.

[@toynazi]

You should stop all that crap and leave it up to the pros. You don't know enough to call out these men. Everybody want's to think they know everything these days.

[@georgedecker6316]

I slept in a morgue in Rach Gia & flew out of the Short Strip, Seawolf Gunner, 69-70. Once upon a time in a far away country . Everything this man talks about sounds true to me.

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

@@georgedecker6316 Thank you for your service and comment!

[@larrylebowski8386]

Barefoot? BS!

[@katannanat]

No BS

[@VNExperience]

Not BS. Many SEALs walked barefoot in Vietnam.

[@VNExperience]

Why would you accuse a verified SEAL of lying? Are you an expert on this or were you in Vietnam with the SEALs?

[@larrylebowski8386]

@@VNExperience I spent a year in the infantry with the First Cavalry Division in 1969, in all different types of terrain. Jungle, river trails, rice paddies and all the rest. When I was in the field or on guard duty at an LZ, I never took my boots off. Come on, ever seen pungy stakes ?

[@VNExperience]

@@larrylebowski8386 Thank you for serving and welcome home. 🙏 I have seen them in nearby in Cu Chi, which is now a museum. Not all SEALs walked barefoot but some evidently did. Others have written about this too. It's mentioned by Stephen Templin in 'SEAL Team Training 3: My SEAL Mentor': "Knepper’s squad of seven SEALs inserted into the island by boat under darkness-not even the moon shone. Never ones to take the easy way, 2nd Squad free-climbed a 350-foot cliff. After reaching the top, they lowered themselves into the VC camp. The seven-man squad split into two fire teams, taking off their boots and going barefoot to search for some high value targets (HVTs) to snatch. But the VC got the drop on Lieutenant (j.g.) Bob Kerrey’s fire team. A grenade landed at his feet and exploded, slamming him into the rocks and destroying the lower half of his leg." SEAL missions were different from search and destroy and, operating at night time, they avoided footpaths as much as possible. I'd be curious to know if they ever fell victim to enemy traps. Maybe they could clarify their decision making in a future video because you're bringing up an interesting point. I don't see any reason for the SEALs to be dishonest about it.

[@MarkKelly1307]

This guy couldn’t find vietnam on a map. His stories are so far fetched

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

Wow, can’t believe a fellow creator would come on another channel and make such a post. It’s sad!

[@terryglovier5803]

@hoosierpiper Do you have any cub scouts stories you would like to share ?

[@kengrimsley4172]

I agree. I've spoken to dozens of Vietnam vets. His stories don't add up

[@truestoriesfromthevietnamwar]

@@kengrimsley4172 How many SEAL’s have you talked to? How many SEAL’s do you personally know? These guys are different! They operated differently, especially during the Vietnam era. In the first place, this is my uncle, and while, obviously I wasn’t there to witness his deeds, I know some others that served with him and they tell me the same stories about him. You don’t have to believe it, I don’t care!!! I’ve known each individual, personally, for many years, that I have interviewed for this channel.

[@LSx.Mustang]

Don Shipley has verified him sooo...