Pearl Harbor & Kamikaze Attack Survivor | Memoirs of WWII #2

[@Ovrrlrd]

What a damn good channel. These men will not be here much longer. These stories need to be documented for the people to come.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@SuperleggeraV4]

You are correct man I am interviewing a veteran this weekend he fault on Utah beach, Battle of the bugle, now he's writing a book. He's been doing this since he was 89

[@eraldahl8352]

I bet they said that about ancient wars aswell. It most likley disappear when a major catastrophe strikes as it always has. Sooner or later.

[@Oliverbarcelona92]

I wouldn't mind if these episodes were 20min, 30min, even an hour!

[@oops_missedworldoftanksbli4117]

He passed away 😔😭

[@bethjohnson9111]

Rest In Peace Milt. It was an honor to know you. Thank you for your service!

[@alexmccutcheon10]

Johnny RoadTrain not the place. Show respect and leave politics out of this

[@michelespinosa7396]

Grow up JRT, it’s about respect and honor.

[@tristanmelvin109]

Johnny RoadTrain stfu republicans are dumb asf just like y’all president u racist

[@frostybigman5070]

@@alexmccutcheon10 what did he say?

[@GUT5S]

@@tristanmelvin109 ah yes an entire massive group of people surely ALL have this negative feature! sounds like the same kinda logic that actual racists use 😂😂

[@dianadiehl9157]

Milton passed away January 17 2019 in Columbus Ohio.

[@saxxsam]

diana diehl rip Milton you will not be forgotten 😢

[@robert7838]

Thanks for ruining my mood 😭

[@JasonLaneZardoz]

Well he lives on in us remembering him. He was a good man.

[@lyanevangelista8449]

Sir, you will not be forgetten.

[@steveb6103]

Smooth seas and following winds.

[@kbobgaming6927]

R.I.P Milton Mapou, October 15, 1921- January 17, 2019, thank you for your great service.

[@anoldgibson617]

Kbob ! He will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service, Milton. A true hero

[@macgearalit]

Fair Winds and Following Seas, Petty Officer Mapou....

[@G_A_Z_23]

SEMPER-FI🇺🇸⚓️

[@XC797]

I'm in tears again . The WWII VETERANS are always in my heart and thoughts and prayers. Especially those that didn't make it back .

[@ravok23]

My grandfather passed away 3 years ago. He was 94 and a veteran of WW2. He served in the Italian theater. He would never speak of he war. RIP, Harry Hanson - Billings, MT.

[@epmd2332]

I went on a honor flight last summer with my grandpa and when you get to Baltimore it’s truly surprising how many people would stand and applaud and thank all the veterans for their service it’s such an amazing experience even as a guardian of a veteran

[@chandlermorillo6249]

Epmd 23 .....I hate the Ravens....but that’s good shit.

[@anthonymcmeel3072]

Chandler morillo me to but your right it is good shit

[@mikew1374]

Baltimore is such a shit hole, but the thing is, there are SO MANY good people living there. I grew up near the city and spent probably years of time of my life in the city. Also the airport is not in Baltimore, but just outside of it. It is in Baltimore county though I believe.

[@epmd2332]

@@mikew1374 Yeah man I’m not from anywhere around there so I couldn’t tell you but the airport is named with Baltimore and Washington in the name somehow I think, so it’s not in the city Ik that much

[@epmd2332]

@@mikew1374 while I was there I also had not experienced any sort of trouble with anybody at all, same in Washington D.C and I’m from a small town so it really was not what I was expecting from a city like that

[@jonathanfurlong9649]

These stories are a national, even international, treasure. God forbid our country ever let the legends of the greatest generation fade into the past and be forgotten. You are a hero for preserving them.

[@FlyDog79]

I love this man’s voice and accent. RIP, sir.

[@mjrgamer6482]

R.I.P Milton. You were a brave man and you will never be forgotten❤️

[@rickbachman6574]

Thank you Milton for your service. Thank you Josh for your work to her his story.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks for watching, Rick!

[@Lee69]

@@fiblestiengleduquavariousi9871 They server as medics.

[@simonnoble7589]

@@MemoirsofWWII thank you Rick from England

[@galghaidhil]

Extraordinary. Thanks to Milt for his lifetime of sacrifice for all of us. I’m so happy he finally received the “welcome home” he so very much deserved. I salute Milt and all our veterans, especially those like my father who bore lifelong suffering and pain from his war injuries (as an 18 year old Marine pilot) without complaint.

[@llibmukred5906]

They truly are the greatest generation. God bless all the WW2 veterans.

[@Seawizz203]

Please let Milt know he’s not forgotten. He is a hero. Not one of today’s hero’s as the term is thrown around too loosely, but a real hero who gave his body for this country and our way of life. I salute you Milt and all your shipmates!

[@havick27]

Thank you Milton for your service I salute you sir it's an honor to hear the story from a man who was there.

[@patriciabracken7546]

Rest in peace Milton. Thank you for your service. From Ireland. None but the brave.

[@explosivegames4414]

RIP Milton and all the brave men how served and still serve from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@havick27]

@Angel Martinez really?

[@illfigurethisoutlater-9805]

Angel Martinez bruh what

[@skibusch1]

Thanks, Milton. As a Vietnam era vet in the Air Force myself, you make me proud!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you for your service

[@conorburke7541]

Thank for your service you a hero

[@griffin4173]

I wish I found this channel a couple years sooner since my grandpa had passed away in late 2019. He fought in Germany in 45’

[@Rizlack]

We're losing these men at an alarming rate. They're all in their 90s if they were young at the time and most of them have past. We must cherish them and record these stories while we can. A decade from now, literally...there will be none left. We must appreciate them and listen to them while we have the chance. Our time...not only theirs, but when it comes to this situation, ALL of ours, is running out. If you know one of these incredible humans, please, I implore you...document their stories before it's too late to share with the world and history.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Spankalicious Beefcake Thank you for watching it’s because of our amazing Patreon supporters were able to continue to make these videos. If you’re interested, you can check out our website to see how you can help support our mission to preserve these stories as well. www.memoirsofwwii.com

[@Rizlack]

@@MemoirsofWWII I absolutely am interested. I will look into this immediately. Thank you for doing God's work.

[@Seabeagle10]

My father is an Air force Vet. I really enjoyed these videos. My dads best friend died. He too was an military vet. I wished someone would done. An documentary on my dads best friend. He was an amazing person. Boy did he had stories. RIP Uncle Frank..

[@ZRob23523]

My great-grandfather drove general McArthur around Okinawa. He was a truck driver and chauffeur to McArthur and I think that that is really cool.

[@WhoisAustin]

that's so insane, this was a real war not like what we have now and im so greatful people like this man fought for me

[@knunyabeasewhacks8744]

There is absolutely real men fighting in real wars for us today.

[@xdgamerpro5709]

Yeah dude the war in Afghanistan is now called the forgotten war but 10,000 Americans died in Afghanistan for our very own freedom the sacrifices of our brave men and women should never be forgotten

[@FirstLast-ys6xx]

@@xdgamerpro5709 I appreciate your sentiment, but Korea is the forgotten war. And the number various a little depending on if you count civilian contractors or government agents. But just short of 2,500 American military members have died.

[@cercizbatha9034]

@@FirstLast-ys6xx we still should remember them

[@Waveluth]

Thank you for bringing attention to the finest , bravest generation to walk the earth. My Dad made it through the war but wouldn’t speak of it until just before he passed away. The stories were so horrible and my Dad had trouble re-telling them but he told us. I’m so proud of my Father for his part defending his country. Thanks again for delivering such historical content. Peace to you and your family ✌🏻🇺🇸

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Waveluth Thank you for watching it’s because of our amazing Patreon supporters were able to continue to make these videos. If you’re interested, you can check out our website to see how you can help support our mission to preserve these stories as well. www.memoirsofwwii.com

[@happyhotdog4342]

Rest in Peace sir Milton, you've contributed to a better world.

[@benjibanks7894]

You will never be forgotten Milt and all the other WW2 veterans.

[@nicolaslanglais]

What impresses me in these interviews is how much respect they usually have for their counterparts. As someone who has never seen the horror of war, I still have trouble grasping how much terror you must have been feeling during those times.

[@MRJFPV-zy4cx]

Man this is amazing ....I am not a USA citizen but as a indian my ansistors were with the Alies in first world war..I love the history my grandmother tells me about that ...and I love seeing such videos....keep it up ...got the knowledge about this channal from flite test

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ahdbw8494]

History is so interesting. The world wars really shaped how our world works in so many ways. These wars have really intrigued me for all my life. This channel allows us to have access to so many stories firsthand from the men who served. It’s really an amazing thing.

[@IdeaBoxful]

I am an Indian too. My Grandpa did serve with the British forces in Burma. He never talked much about it. Guess there was too much pain.. Hope Josh Gets the funding to continue with the stories of Soldiers from other countries too.

[@ChrisSmith-rd6dm]

@@IdeaBoxful your grandpa soundike a great man have you ever been to the United kingdom.. I am english and my my mother married a american and we moved to the USA when I was 1 year old (he adopted me and I've always looked at him as my real father) we then moved to Germany when I was 10 years old and back to England when I was 13 I'm now 39 years old.. my step father served in the Iraq and Saudi Arabia wars so I grew on on america army bases war changed my father and my mother and him divorced 2 years after he returned from service we moved back to the United kingdom and unfortunately I have never seen my father since.. I to can remember the day he returned the family where so happy and just like the gentlemen in this video I remember the sheer amount of people that gathered to welcome our soldiers back to home soil everyone with flags in there hands waving them in the air as all the soldiers returned the hugging the tears I remember it like it was yesterday I i can remember runing into my fathers arms and hugging him as tight as I could at that moment I though my dad was a hero and one of the bravest men ibhad ever seen he served in the 101st airborn 2nd 17th Cavlery.. many greeting form the UK!

[@joshuaroby3053]

I had the honor a couple years back to escort him to center ourt for A cavs game for veterans day. I was. A reservist for the army and worked security for.the court and bakcof the house and i was blessed to walk him out to be recognized! I never heard that stadium so loud. From the championship the previous year. Play offs, LeBron having crazy games, this man, made echo's in that stadium, more than i ever heard. I sat the rest of the game and spoke to him about the war, andhis experiences. After the game, i felt so proud to be an American, a vet, and honored to hear this man's story. God bless him, bless his family amd God Bless America

[@vitodereine5360]

How this channel only has 36k subs is ridiculous.. *IT SHOULD BE IN THE MILLIONS!* Proudly doing my part, thanks for documenting these brave men.. *TRUE AMERICAN HEROS!*

[@bertobazmastr]

I wish I could shake this man’s hand and thank him for his brave service! As prior service, I felt that to the core when he said he felt forgotten. What a great man.

[@maxwellhatkow6209]

Another incredible story.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks for watching! Feel free to share

[@bigfootadmirer8627]

I salute you for your service and will miss you BUT you will NEVER be forgotten

[@Defconfx]

Is Milt still with us? Welcome home, Sir! I knew a full bird who passed a months before his 100th. men like these are why were still here. god bless them! They did a thankless job, most today will never know...

[@047Kenny]

Defconfx he sadly passed :(

[@melissilem2610]

Just found this channel. It made me think of my old neighbor and give him a call to see how he was doing. He was in both WWII and Korea, he is 101 years old at this time.

[@joshuatowell9793]

Imagine being 18 getting thrown on to a boat to storm a beach. God these men had so much guts. The greatest American generation to live. God bless all ww2 veterans.

[@louisbeauregard9541]

Thank you for keeping sacred the last of this living history. Lost my brother in 2016, 90 ears of age: Seldon S Eggleston, Galveston, TX. Naval veteran, was at Iwo Jima. Never talked about his experiences, except that he and another sailor sewed the canvas shrouds for liberated Chinese POWs so mistreated by the enemy that every day many had to be buried at sea on the return voyage to China. Rest well, Brother.

[@shaynejordan9787]

Man every one of these videos is an amazing honor in its own way. God Bless our vets their stories are only ever depicted in movies but to these guys, theyre memories. The last great generation we’ll ever see

[@fara04043]

I am a Filipina and love watching this memoirs of WW11. I hope you will have time to explore the shipwreck of WW2 in Coron, Palawan, Philippines - those shipwrecks were Japanese ships sunk by brave American soldiers. We gain our liberty because of those American soldiers who fought side by side with our Filipino soldiers. All i can say thank you very much for all the helped. Those shipwrecks are now part of the tourist attractions here in the Philippines, hope someday it will be part of the documentary that we can watch here on you tube. THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Fara Astudillo thanks for commenting; We definitely want to cover stories from all perspectives of the war, but as this project is currently self- and crowd-funded, we have so far only been able to capture stories from our general area. But we are just getting started :) If you’re interested in learning how you could help us reach veterans overseas please visit www.memoirsofwwii.com/contribute

[@WHITETAIL215]

God bless. I'm 28 and in 5 years there might not be any of these heroes left but they will not be forgotten I will teach my kids everything and more about this war and these brave men and women

[@empowellment]

Heartbroken right now. My SIL grandfather just passed away. He had some amazing stories.

[@newwavepop]

it breaks my heart to know what a hard time he had after coming back, a man that suffered that much for his country deserved better. i am so happy he was able to attend the anniversary and find what peace r closure he needed. thank you Milton for all you did, and i am ashamed you werent given more respect.

[@jeffreyknight3884]

I wonder if he lived to be 100 years old. My dad served and lived to be 100 years old and four months. Both resting in peace now. Greatest generation...

[@amberslilrose3954]

Who’s cutting onions again?! Thank you for your service and sacrifice, sir! Thank you for this channel!

[@ianb2400]

An amazing way to pay tribute to our troops Josh. Thank you for helping us hear their stories!!!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you, Ian! Feel free to share if you'd like :)

[@breakingmad2645]

I can literally look out my window and see pearl harbor. It's exciting to live near history.

[@bradyoiler6610]

It’s sad he passed away such a great man to think such an amazing person was so close to where I live

[@812DirtyJ]

Just started supporting you on patreon. I wish i could have had you interview my grandfather before he died. He never told me much but after his death, i started tracing his steps through the war. He enlisted in 1939 to get out of the eastern KY coal mines. He was in the 825th Engineer Aviation Battalion, 21st company "I" and landed in Normandy on Dday +1 and went all the way to Berchtesgaden (which i got to visit in 2012.) He was and always will be my hero. Thank you for what you do.

[@SteveStokes1971]

Great work Josh. These men and women truly are the greatest generation.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Steve Stokes thank you Steve. Yes, they are very important people. Thank you for watching

[@vivians9392]

They are my parents generation. Such a great bunch of people to be raised by!

[@jvleasure]

Met Milton a few years ago. Wonderful to hear his story!

[@optimaprime8970]

I have no words as none over any course of time could do justice beginning to describe how grateful I am for the service of the men and women.

[@rileyjothecorso9732]

God bless this man and his family. God rest his soul. We can never thank our veterans enough for what they've done for us. God bless our military 🎖️🪖🎖️ i thank each and everyone of you with all my heart ❣️❤️❣️. This is one of the best channels on KZbin thank you so much for meeting up with these veterans and sharing their stories!!

[@garykreil5990]

God bless that man.

[@FriedBnana]

His welcome home story brought tears to my eyes. Glad he finally got one

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Milton, thank you for serving our country, and for my freedom. You are a brave, great man sir. Rip. Thanks for this video. JohnG

[@rockyriveroutdoors9229]

I can't believe you only have 31,000 subs.. it should be 31,000,000. Great job friend.

[@edgardiaz2361]

WE THANK U SIR AND WE LOVE U FOREVER. U ARE THIS NATIONS HERO FOR LIFE. NEW YORK ROCKAWAY BEACH QUEENS NATIVE RIGHT HERE GOD BLESS U MILTON

[@silviodonte6282]

What a man

[@kilanigaynier4182]

I live in Hawaii, my family has for generations. My great grandmother & her 5 sister went through all of this. Watching these reminds me of the story's I've heard from & about her.

[@joshfinley85]

Yet another awesome story... So glad he got to go back to pearl harbor. So glad he got the welcome home he deserved and so glad for you making these stories heard. Look forward to the next one.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks Josh! I really appreciate you watching. Feel free to share as much as you'd like :)

[@johnzimpleman4965]

THank you Milt.Welcome home.

[@navret1707]

My father was a tin can sailor in WWII. When I went in the Navy, he said “Go aviation!” It was the best advise the man ever gave me. 22 years and 4000+ flight hours I retired. Thanks, Dad. I miss ya’.

[@jscho8674]

My son wants to join the Navy when he is 18. I'm going to repeat your dad's advice to him, and I hope he follows it. God bless his memory, and thank you for both your service and for sharing this advice. ❤

[@1968Marmit]

From one navy vet to another...fair winds and following seas Milt. Rest in peace sailor. Salute!

[@robertpickett2569]

There is so much value in the history of our country and the honor of those men and women who have served our country in that era. The tremendous amount of duty and service, courage and hard sacrifice of their lives have given the meaning of freedom to us younger generations the owed billing of respect and honor. The valued life lessons in courage and sacrifice from many points of our nation's history should always be a learning opportunity for all civilizations. May the lessons of life in combat and parallels of war give peace a real chance for the good of all mankind.

[@emiliorodriguez00]

I literally got goosebumps when he says how low the Japanese pilot got, and gave him that smile before releasing to torpedo, Lord have mercy it doesn't get any realer than that literally man... thank you sir for your service

[@altonwilliams7117]

Thank you for your service Milton. Thanks to you I enjoy the freedoms that America has that so many of this generation take for granted.

[@stonem83]

I'm glad he finally got his welcome home celebration.

[@Krusher1979]

I got to meet him at mots what a great man and sailor

[@luckyleo88]

RIP Milton, you are a true hero. Thank you for your service.

[@Clairsentien]

Thank you Milton, and thank you to whoever made this channel. Not too many WW2 veterans left, these stories coming from the source are very precious. Please make as many as you can.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you for watching, Andrew.

[@CM-ps4ie]

RIP Milton men like you and so many others is why we have this world now, it’s just sad that we keep killing it today!!!!! I wish for the end of all wars and world peace for the many generations after us!!!!!!

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

Thanks for your service! We are all very grateful!

[@hastyone9048]

Phenomenal channel. Both my great uncles served in WWII, my Dad in Korea. I wish they were here to tell their stories as these men do. It's extremely important work your doing. Thank you.

[@chadlamberies555]

U suvk

[@hastyone9048]

Lamberies Chad ...and your an imbecile. You can't spell a four letter word. Go back to chewing crayons.

[@dwcobb43]

thank you Joshua for keeping these stories alive

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you for watching!

[@stevenmaslinski1413]

@@MemoirsofWWII thank you for keeping the memories alive and at 11:21 do you have the name to that song

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Steven Maslinski the song is called Daydream by Ian Locke. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenmaslinski1413]

No problem

[@squidgamer2572]

I met him once when he was volunteering at the museum if you get the chance, go to that museum its purely amazing.

[@bulletsalad3927]

Welcome home sir you will never be forgotten thank you for everything you have done

[@idontlikesimpsdealwithit315]

I’m not from the USA but I love the story of these veterans 👍🏻

[@hannyeezy]

Thank you so much for your service Milt. Im sorry for how the country you served treated you after. May you rest in paradise, hero.

[@sueneilson896]

This little story brought tears to my eyes. As an aside, one of my best friends is an Aussi Vietnam veteran, and he said to me. Couple of weeks ago, that books and movies about the war(s) are for the people who weren't there, if you were there, you already knew too much and didn't need to know more. A real survivor, who got on and made the best of his life, despite all the problems he brought back with him, like the subject of this film.

[@machinegun3106]

Rest in peace sir. It was an honor to know you and also thank you for your service you're truly hero.

[@rnmike1569]

Rest In Peace Milton, and thank you.

[@VegasCyclingFreak]

I'm glad that he eventually got his welcome home

[@ahdbw8494]

I went to Pearl Harbor in September of 2017. Super emotional. My great grandfather and my grandfather were both there when it happened. My great grandfather was actually working radar that day. That’s about all I know of his time in the Navy as he passed long ago. Same with my grandfather. He served in the Navy after the war but passed in the late 90’s. Needless to say it felt like I was honoring them and all the other men who served in the Navy during the war by being there. I wear my USS Arizona dog tag every day too. We should never forget the sacrifice the brave soldiers of this war made for our freedom.

[@vladbcom]

Know this, Sir, we value your service and welcome you back home! o7

[@georgeleles3710]

These videos make me appreciate my freedom, veterans, and the elderly.

[@jeffvenable3845]

Priceless. Thank you for your service and my freedom Milt.

[@psychedeliciously]

5:10 when he was declaring the war, it sent a chill down my spine. To hear those words of war between 2 nations, its terrifying. Though it had already passed, I felt scared after the announcement. Fuck, I am not even an American nor Japanese and this mere announcement scares the shit out of me. Let alone those people actually hearing the announcement of war, I cannot imagine what it is like... I sincerely hope this and future generations will not ever have to experience that sensation and hear any declaration of war.

[@Zulfburht]

Let us have a moment of silence to honor our vetrans

[@williamleeming4082]

Rest in Peace Veteran. Thank you for sharing your experiences during your time in the service and Thank you for all your efforts.

[@ramborob1218]

I was born in Rockaway Beach. This veteran probably knew my grandfather who also fought in the war. God bless this man. Thank you for your service, Sir.

[@onnie.6815]

His story resonates with me especially because he’s from far Rockaway like I am. It’s crazy to see people from where you’re from .

[@thomasweatherford5125]

Rest easy Milt - I’m glad you finally got the welcome home you deserved.

[@catboxcleaner3532]

I am glad that Mr. Mapou experienced the Honor Flight. I am pleased he found joy in the belated Welcome Home. The Service Mr. Mapou gave to his Country was further amplified as a volunteer with the Military Museum, sharing Living History with the static displays. What a treasure. Thank you, Veterans. Godspeed.

[@patwatson7115]

You will never be forgotten,the men and women making these videos are doing a great service to all of those who fought in ww2,my family and I thank all of you who served,my great uncle on my mom's side served as a pilot in ww2,and my grandfather served as well in the marines in ww2

[@richardpugh3434]

A little late but “Welcome home Milton”. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

[@giannidelacerda5379]

Ever since I found this channel I keep watching the videos. I LOVE THIS CHANNEL!!!!!! Thank you

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Gianni De la cerda Thank you for watching it’s because of our amazing Patreon supporters were able to continue to make these videos. If you’re interested, you can check out our website to see how you can help support our mission to preserve these stories as well. www.memoirsofwwii.com

[@hannakolias9598]

I Love Hearing Their stories, So Brave.

[@trevorc.7572]

This channel is a treasure. Thankyou so much.

[@biscuitmufflers2351]

Excellent work. This is the greatest generation to ever live.

[@sunfish340]

Milton - RIP. Thank you for your service & your story. This is a great channel.

[@jacob3163]

I wish I’d see this earlier, I live 15mins away from Groveport Ohio. Also my high schools NJROTC was chosen to participate in the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor parade in 2016.

[@mr.shades6355]

This channel put the history channel to shame. These stories bring tears to my eyes hearing vets share their stories.