Ron Campsey - U.S Army 1967-69

Ron Campsey - U.S Army 1967-69 | Vietnam War

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@jgonzalez101 Жыл бұрын

Awesome shared experiences! So thankful to God Almighty for our Vietnam Veterans. ❤️🙏🇺🇸

@ThomasComiskey-uz4ie 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@grovepeate3316 3 ай бұрын

Well Ron thank you for your testimony. I was Air force 65-69.Born May 4th 1945.Hope your still alive.

@anotherpeasant Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sir

@ejsocci2630 Жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you so much for your service, never forget 🇺🇸

@ashleymarie7452 3 ай бұрын

What an eloquent and honorable person. I salute you Sir.

@ellisandrews440 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your story very much. I was born 7 weeks after my Dad was killed in Normandy. I was 80 yesterday and thank all those men and women who served and made the supreme sacrifice that I could live in freedom the rest of my life. I am a proud veteran

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

Bless your family. Your dad! 🙏💜🌿

@tommcstacker4216 3 ай бұрын

The lady chasing him with a purse was a " karen ". She backs into him and then gets so mad she calls the draft board so he can get sent over seas and possibly killed because she backed into his car! Thank you for your service Sir! 🇺🇸

@ticket2space 3 ай бұрын

That lady is your average person

@appiconll 2 ай бұрын

@@ticket2space Naw, definitely not the average person. She was probably one of a kind type of evil.

@peterritchey3028 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your story. Some day I hope to read your story. You sure know how to keep a listener captivated. I appreciate your service and sacrifice .

@ozadarter 4 ай бұрын

Welcome home sir, I was over there as well, served with the 1st of the 2nd base camp Phuoc Vinh Aug. 66 till Aug. 67. 1/2 Bravo Co. 1st Inf. Div. 11 Bravo all the way. Did not earn any medals other than the CIB and Vietnam service medals, just lucky to get back home safe.

@pilsudski36 4 ай бұрын

The CIB is a hell of an award!

@mechcavandy986 4 ай бұрын

Thank YOU sir. 🇺🇸🫡

@lriper4702 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir!

@retiredranger7774 3 ай бұрын

B Co/1/18th Inf/1st ID…❤11C40/11B40

@jaesbow 2 ай бұрын

Welcome Home!

@richarddetriquet9642 4 ай бұрын

What an outstanding man and leader! Make no mistake, its humble, unselfish men like this that are the heart and soul of the Armed Services.

@DJLo77 3 ай бұрын

My Uncle Gilbert Martinez served with the 1st Division during that time. Thanks for posting this. God bless and welcome home!

@TTS410 4 ай бұрын

Hey "Ole Tex" ! I knew you went to Viet Nam but I didn't know this much. I played football with your brothers Butch (RIP) and Ricky back at DHS. Thank You for your Service.

@svstreetreeman7075 4 ай бұрын

I know Ron he has A restaurant in east Quogue N.Y. on Long island I have had many A good meal at his Restaurant thank you Ron !

@JerryBourne-o2j Күн бұрын

Thank you Brother! Veteran First Infantry Division Fort Riley.

@karlbotkin2349 4 ай бұрын

😢 thanks Ron. I found that very heartfelt. My Friend's Brother Michael was kiA aT Pleiku in July 1967.

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

🙏💜🌿

@RichardGadigian Ай бұрын

Thank-you for your remembrance and service.

@trenacook7694 Күн бұрын

They never will be forgotten as long as im alive. Thank you sir. Your my hero.

@michaelbattye8960 2 ай бұрын

What you did for those families of your fallen comrades was exemplary Ron. Be well my friend ,USMC vet. 77-81 retired

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

🙏💜🌿

@geneballay9590 26 күн бұрын

what a great story, told by a genuine hero. thank you for the work put into this and then sharing.

@robertgartner6072 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service and story Ron. I was born in '65 and lost my uncle in Vietnam the same year. He was only over there for three weeks. I have a picture of him holding me in his arms. To this day, I think of him often.

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

That's so wonderful he got to hold you. And you have that pic. Bless your family. 🙏💜🌿

@Erniegrow 3 ай бұрын

My g-o-d. The face of American courage, duty and honor here. Thank you for sharing Ron, a grateful nation salutes you. Lest we forget........

@retiredranger7774 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU RON❤For your service!

@jagapatto 4 ай бұрын

Welcome home. Thank you. Thank you. The 18th Infantry Regiment still has one battalion on active duty. I was privileged to be a member of the 3rd BN 18th INF (USAR) until it was deactivated 30 years ago. The legacy of that unit stretching back to the Civil War always made me feel unworthy. Thank you, again.

@antoniodelrio1292 3 ай бұрын

They are not forgotten!

@timwilliams7034 2 ай бұрын

Great interview. Your mind is still sharp and your pictures were wonderful. Thank you for your service to our country.

@rogerj.reinke6224 4 ай бұрын

Well told Ron, I am glad you shared your story as a lot of us just have no idea what it was like fighting on the ground war. I was in the Royal Australian Navy'69-'89and served ias part of logistic support for our troop nship and merchant ships . We never knew how well off we were in our role as sailors in that war. Thank you and your men for the bravery and courage you had to endure to get through your time in Vietnam. I retired in '89 as a CPOQMG (similar to US Navy's Chief Gunners Mate)

@ericwhyte4986 4 ай бұрын

😊

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

🙏💜🌿

@krisshepherd740 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for serving and your sacrifices! God bless you!

@scottstoddard4996 3 ай бұрын

You are the soul of this country. Never let anyone tell you differently. S.D. Stoddard former 1st plt. Co. C 2/75th Ranger Airborne.

@carlv8168 4 ай бұрын

I salute you, Sergeant Campsey. Such a moving story you shared with us. Thank you for sharing, and for your courageous service.

@randyhoustonpp3827 4 ай бұрын

He obviously was there and was wounded. Why disparage his service and experiences with questioning his medals. Who gives a shit if he didn’t actually receive them, he EARNED them, and likely more.

@jinyingjiang4628 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service !

@hegilliam 3 ай бұрын

Nice, Ron. Thanks. October 68-Sept 69.

@JILOA 2 ай бұрын

Vietnam was a whole different war unlike any other. These Nam combat soldiers and their stories are awesome.

@johnsobolewskijr.-tp8sr 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that Ron I’m glad you made it back I was with the first infantry division E company 701st maintenance battalion as a truck driver in Germany 73 to 75

@deaniacoponi2139 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting,well spoken veteran. I could listen to this vets story for hours. God bless him

@jenk0111 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service. God bless you and every other soldier who went through hell to preserve our freedom

@boscodog4358 10 күн бұрын

Thank you Sir. I had a friend that fired artillery support for you guys in. The rubber plantation.

@1imusos 4 ай бұрын

This is an excellent site! I have seen stories with stock footage, repeated over and over, but here, I get to hear the story from the one who was there. Thank you. Upvoted and subscribed.

@USAWarriorStories 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment. We always strive to live up to our mission of sharing Veterans stories so we can better understand their sacrifices for our freedoms.

@mechcavandy986 4 ай бұрын

I don’t blame him for carrying the M 14. They are heavier, but they won’t jam up like Matty Mattel rifles they sent over there! 🇺🇸🫡

@garrythomson6006 2 жыл бұрын

greetings from Canada,I followed the war as a jr high student when the TET offensive was on .Listened for the body count every night. Thank you for your service to preserve freedom and democracy!

@alciao3441 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir and all who served in Vietnam

@indycharlie 4 ай бұрын

First off , I hope you are still kicking Ron . I am glad you made it home . I was a medic with a small Evac Hospital in Tay Ninh , then with the 25th I.D. I am sure we did some of the same AO's. Stay strong brother , there are less of us by the day .. doc 70-71 lll Corp

@PedroPatsf 3 ай бұрын

What a great guy! What an honor it would be to buy you a beer.

@mikeradie7758 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir very much for your service, sharing with us! God bless you ❤ we really appreciate 🙏

@nicholasfletcher5676 3 ай бұрын

Listening in from Penang. Malaysia. Thank you for sharing your experience sir.

@mnpd3 4 ай бұрын

The Michelin plantation as a bad place. I was up north but a pal of mine was with the 1st Infantry Division at the same time in the 1/4th Cav (Quarterhorse). He said if you wanted to upset the guys all you had to do was joke, "we're going back into Michelin." And these guys were in armored cav vehicles.

@ThomasComiskey-uz4ie 3 ай бұрын

Who 11th armored cav black horse Nam Vet Tom

@subterfusion4005 4 ай бұрын

What a great story. Thank you Campsey for doing your best for our Nation and me. I was almost 1 year old in July of 67. I remember the KIA announcements by Walter Cronkite on the news each evening and it was a quiet somber time around the supper table at our house. God Bless You.

@JefferyAshmore 4 ай бұрын

Walter concrite was a big reason for losing that war.

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

@@JefferyAshmore Cronkite was a journalist. He didn't make decisions about the war.

@bobdixon4998 Ай бұрын

You and they are not forgotten! Many love and respect you for all you gave while others gave all. And we understand they did give all! God bless you and them. America could have eased your suffering and didn't. Many were selfish and others were ignorant. While others were just plain hateful. Those of us who had fathers or brothers in the war understand a little more. But also too little. But we do love you and are sorry for what you went through for so little thanks. God bless you Sir! And all of you brothers. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@jacklowe3788 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your Time, Sacrafice & Service Sir! I was assigned to Co. C - 1/18 Infantry ("Big Red 1") from 1980 - 1983 Ft. Riley, KS.

@Davefinney370 3 ай бұрын

Welcome home Soldier. And thank you for helping us understand.

@jamessistrunk2389 9 күн бұрын

Great story and Thank u and all the men and women. who served this great country.

@skateboarderBob 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the story

@tedcorey3054 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and sacrifice . I missed it (USN '75 - '79) .My cousin passed in Aug. '19 , 3 heart attacks , mesothelioma , and effects of agent orange , decorated ,purple heart . Soldier , assigned to a tank , when he he started to lose his hearing he went to infantry . Thanks , Ron.

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

Can you post his name, and rank? Blessings. 🙏💜🌿

@haroldswick9962 3 ай бұрын

A Great story told be a Hero. Thank you for your Service. God Bless You.

@LeoJennings-hc6uv 22 сағат бұрын

1/2 big red one

@LeoJennings-hc6uv 22 сағат бұрын

Phuc vinh 67& 68

@-.Steven 3 ай бұрын

Incredible! 19:18 Absolutely Incredible! Thank you for sharing!

@PaulBrennan-b6m 21 күн бұрын

Total respect 🙏🤝🫶 fascinating story 👏

@KyokushinKichiKai 3 ай бұрын

Good for you Ronnie! Bless you my Friend!

@Crackerjack-toy 4 ай бұрын

Amen brother. Glad you made it home!

@erikjanthes 4 ай бұрын

1st Infantry Division Reunion is 31 July to Aug 4 in Albuquerque this year (2024). Next year is Chicago! Hope to see any Big Red One veterans there. Duty First!

@arthurburlington8994 4 ай бұрын

That touched me. I would have loved to serve under him if I were in those conditions. Beautiful man

@velmaholland5673 4 ай бұрын

David Hackworth was one of the first Vietnam war heroes I read about & was certainly colorful, had a lot of controversies surrounding him. There is no doubt that he was fearless.

@infantryricky6807 4 ай бұрын

Great story from a great guy. He's got a nice little restaurant in Hampton Bays, and he's marched in various patriotic parades in town with the honorable members of the VFW and American Legion

@paulprigge1209 4 ай бұрын

So was he army or marine? He said gunny. Also I didn’t just realize Army had flack Jackets. Thank you by the way

@infantryricky6807 4 ай бұрын

He was Army, 1st ID, “Big Red One.” I’ll have to listen to his story again for “gunny.”

@abehall1619 4 ай бұрын

Oh boy. He's an accomplished liar.

@abehall1619 4 ай бұрын

Ron is a great liar....

@infantryricky6807 4 ай бұрын

Here’s a link to a video by the museum director of the 1st Infantry Division Museum showing Ron’s bullet pierced helmet, in which he mentions Ron’s Bronze Star he was awarded for that action. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJDVe6dmhaaNqpY Proving you to be a Valor Vulture, which is a turd who falsely accuses a veteran of stolen valor… You probably never served in the military yourself, didi you?

@ericwitt4586 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service sir !

@gregoryv.zimansr4031 5 күн бұрын

Welcome home sir. I was lucky. By sheer luck i wound up in Germany from 1967 till 11/1970. Our unit had a bunch of guys who had been in Nam but had more than 6 months left on their enlistment. They didnt qualify for the 6 mo drop. In a way they were lucky because they had time to adjust to something that was kind of normal.

@docvega5465 3 ай бұрын

Incredible testimony!

@sparklemonkey11 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful story 😍

@IfyougotitatruckbroughtitAlexK 26 күн бұрын

Thank you Sir ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🕶️🇺🇸

@amir4r803 4 ай бұрын

Small world: a friend of mine was a Captain in the South Vietnamese Marine Corp. He was born and raised in Dau Tieng. He said the Big Red One often ambushed the Viet Cong in the rubber plant plantation

@Repocat 4 ай бұрын

God less you for what you experienced and to relate it those like me who could never imagine such horror and pain

@matthewbyam3248 2 ай бұрын

Wow. What a great man ,welcome home.

@StepffoneyDavis-m5e 2 ай бұрын

I am very proud to be American because cause you thank you for your service

@MrJenten10 3 ай бұрын

Powerful,, my neighbour was in the Mike Force ,,, bad bad bad ass SOB

@feet9100 4 ай бұрын

Great story telling

@5adam8 4 ай бұрын

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your service. Welcome home ,and I sincerely apologize for my country's treatment of you and all of the servicemen who sacrificed so much in Vietnam. It's a crime how badly you guys were treated by the American public upon returning home.

@galesams4205 Ай бұрын

My unit patroled the RUBBER PLANTATION every day. Always a fun place to go, looked like the moon sursafe with all the artillery and bomb creaters. 1969.

@serpentines6356 21 күн бұрын

🙏💜🌿

@craigtritch8279 Ай бұрын

God Bless our warriors!

@walterdebnam8021 3 ай бұрын

I'm really proud of you and all of the guys who were over there. Thank You for what you did and all you had to endure. MARANATHA ✝️🌄☝️

@britgerus1956Glenn 4 ай бұрын

Excellent video many thx

@erwinrommel2055 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this eith the world

@joejody7814 2 ай бұрын

All You guys that went and watched brothers spent for ..LBJ and ... God bless each and everyone of you. I spent the late 60s with a student deferment watching Walter Cronkite give McNamara's glossy report knowing absolutely nothing of this hamburger mill my brothers and cousins were being put thru. Thank God for this medium, and your ability to reveal, at long last, these horrific truths.

@xkellie357 2 ай бұрын

WELCOME HOME!!!

@woodscw50 3 ай бұрын

usmc A OLD WAR BROTHER THank you my song tours of fathers today our blood to our family

@edwinclark5041 4 ай бұрын

So touched by this. Semper Fidelis.

@kennyhooberry9757 4 ай бұрын

He was ArmY …. Not Marines

@rickbarnes7745 3 ай бұрын

@@kennyhooberry9757What's that got to do with anything? It's simply a marine greeting a soldier.

@ScottMoss-b9w 3 ай бұрын

THANKYOU TO ALL COMBAT VETS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!! FOR MY FREEDOM! LOVE YOU GUYS!! 🫡🇺🇲✊️✈️

@ThomasComiskey-uz4ie 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome , for people like you , not the jerks actually throwing piss bottles and bags of shit and being called baby killers , and a woman bartender "large" who told me I didn't do shit for her . Some things you can't forget in Nam and back "home" Vietnam Vet Tom 😢

@chillymoe0331 4 ай бұрын

Welcome Home Brother!

@Beaconsea 4 ай бұрын

My mother's first husband was killed in the Battle of Bulge. He was only about 20 and my mother was 18. East Texas.

@RobinSMoody Ай бұрын

Buddy Moody Poplaville Mississippi viet nam 69 70 thank you for your service

@josephdirvin401 4 ай бұрын

I served with A Co. 1/26th Infantry Regiment, 1st ID October 1, 1966 to October 1, 1967

@StepffoneyDavis-m5e 2 ай бұрын

My father was in vetaim I don't know where or what company he was in but his name was David Wesley Richards he was in67 68 how do I find out and he was in Flint Mich

@TheDustysix 3 ай бұрын

I worked with Roger Faust 1st ID Veteran RVN.

@markdinkel-uh2je 3 ай бұрын

My brother never talked to me about nam except for heating food with c4

@StepffoneyDavis-m5e 2 ай бұрын

Look for what company my father was in

@Golgi-Gyges 4 ай бұрын

Regarding the thumbnail photo; my first 1SG, of the Viet Nam era, would have had a fit if we had worn our helmet like that...he would have said that a sniper would shoot you in the head...not to argue the soundness of that statement. (This was in '92, in Hawaii)