Tales from a 19 year old WWII Navy Corpsman, Iwo Jima, 5th Marine Div., what his eyes saw, Doc Emery

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[@robg7656]

I did and thanks ,Also thank you for your service

[@tommypackwood1013]

You sir, have every right to be proud. You have been thru your hell..

[@conniejones8305]

AMEN.

[@scottraven7135]

My old man who just passed at the age of 102 was a coxwain who delivered 5th Marines to the beach in first wave. My daughter and I took him back on a military tour in 2018. It was a tough trip for a 98 year old, but the trip of a lifetime for us. His ship was AP195 USS LENAWEE (Leaping Lena). He was laid to rest in his American Legion dress shirt and his Iwo Jima survivor cap laying on his chest. He was our hero. 🇺🇲

[@VoicesofHistory]

Very touching story, Scott. Thank you for sharing and thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

He still is my hero. God bless his soul. Thank you for sharing. 💯❤️🇺🇸

[@jbar19]

Wow. Great. Heartfelt.

[@griffhenshaw5631]

Thank you.

[@philmullins136]

I give him my respect.

[@binko969]

Kids should be idolizing these men instead of useless athletes & actors. Unbelievable. Thank god so many of these men were able to get some of their story recorded on video. Imagine how heartbreaking the stories are that he won’t talk about. A real man. Thanks for posting!

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[@sasquatchberries]

You nailed it. Kudos.

[@mkay1957]

@@cliffpinchon2832 A little bit of both. At the end of the day, it was ordinary men doing extraordinary things.

[@aegontargaryen9322]

That was riveting. That man must have saved countless lives under horrendous circumstances, he is a bona fide hero .

[@zacharypeery4082]

In my opinion, each and every Corpsman define what selfless service truly is.

[@johnschwalenberg278]

My Father was a WW2 Marine corpsman . Saw combat on Okinawa and Guam . He was one tough old man , as that whole Generation was . God bless them all .

[@scottowensbyable]

My father was stationed in Guam 65-69. As a young boy I spent many days on the beaches and boonies, looking at the ordinance and equipment left behind. I heard many stories from teachers and friends about the Japanese occupation. I can assure you that generation was so humbly grateful for the return of the Americans.

[@philipnestor5034]

Your father is part of the Greatest Generation. Men like your dad saved us!

[@Trial212]

God Bless your Dad!! My Dad was on Okinawa and saw combat as well. He just passed away this past February 20th 2022 99 years and 4 months old. I arranged a military honor guard for his funeral. He would have liked it........Semper FI from my Dad to yours!!!!

[@johnschwalenberg278]

@@Trial212 Semper Fi .

[@danielshaw8049]

John Schwalenberg: Was he a Navy Corpsman?

[@donhathaway3234]

I wish my dad was as open about talking about his time as a SSgt. in the South Pacific during WWll. It wasn’t until his final two days before his passing while under heavy morphine that his story came out. We listened as he called his men’s names to be careful, or check this hut or building. Take cover and so many other commands. Hearing his anguish as he finds out about his best buddy’s death by machine gun. On and on he went for the better part of two days as his family all around listened without speaking. It was a real honor and one of the highlights of my life to be able to be there with my wife and kids (all grown) at the time of his passing. May God bless all our service men and women, past, present and future.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Don, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@john-nx4xn]

It would of been amazing if you could of made a video. I'm sure u'll think back on that with bittersweet memories. Tc

[@blossom1643]

That’s an Awesome story. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@raymondwalsh7957]

What brave men they ALL were, my father came to england from newfoundland, canada and served for nearly 6 years in the british Royal Navy, what every one of them went through so that we have our freedom today fills me with pride, i wish sometimes that today's young people really understood what was sacrificed for them

[@john-nx4xn]

@@raymondwalsh7957 yes. I agree. But that would mean they'd have to change their lifestyle. Read a history book pertaining to WW2. Not gonna happen unless there's a large fry at the end of the chapter.

[@timacoata7456]

Growing up I had 5 uncles. All 5 served in combat in WWII. Two fought against the Nazi’s and Three in the Pacific. All came home to lead good lives and raise families. The three that served in the pacific could never talk about it. If it came up in conversation they would become pensive and quiet. The other two had only humorous ones about buddies, but never about combat . A couple had been physically wounded, but all came home with wounds much deeper. They’ve all passed away now, but I miss them dearly. I thank them and all those, like this corpsman, that fought for freedom against evilness. We must always remember the cost they paid for us. 🇺🇸

[@TrayDyer38]

My Grandfather served as a CB for the navy on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands. He never spoke of the war, and we never asked him about it. He kept photos from it in a shoe box in his closet. He drank a lot after the war, and one night, as my mother recalls it, he pulled his rifle out and took up a position on a hill that that lived at the time in Eastern Ky, and he said “he was gonna kill every Jap that was tied to a tree sniping at them.” He passes out and they hid his riffles under a chicken coup and called his dad. That next day his father drove out to the house and “read my grandfather the riot act” and he never lost his marbles again. That’s how my great grandfather dealt with my grandfathers ptsd in 1949.

[@FrannyD401]

🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 The Greatest Generation!! 🫡

[@jAMES-xy6wh]

@@TrayDyer38 I had an Uncle that served in the Pacific. One day he told me his story when I was 13 years old, something he had never done before. Recalling that conservation several decades later I understood why his life was so difficult and the mental anguish he experienced. His father had been executed at the San Tomas internment camp a few weeks before he and others went to liberate it in the Philippines.

[@JohnWayne-86ed]

Both my grandfathers were in combat, both in WW2, one in Korean war as well, both badly wounded, shrapnel and bayoneted, the other shot twice on different occasions, one wouldn't talk about it and drank himself to death years later, the other was more open to talking about it and died of old age. I feel lucky to have been brought up by them, those men were a different breed, unfortunately they're all gone now.

[@tbone6595]

Never forget the real life heros like this man.

[@carolecarr5210]

I won't & have tried to pass that on to my great Nephew all his life. Freedom is not free. I am extremely proud he is serving in the Navy on a sub. I sent him this story.

[@jackwhite9395]

A great individual and a testament to the Greatest Generation!

[@mingonorton6974]

❤ I myself am a Navy Corpsman / Devildoc. I'm very proud of all my fellow Corpsman who have served and are still serving. Others before self. To Hell and back for a wounded Marine!! Oorah and Semper Fi !! Corpsman up!@

[@robertboney4493]

This is a brave, mentally tough man. God Bless him, the Navy and Marine Corps.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my story with Doc Emery Robert. It is truly stunning!! Can you imagine doing what he did at 19? Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@carmelpule6954]

The stupidity about war is that both militaries on either side, are probably praying to the same God to help them win the war and when their soldiers are dying and their flesh was torn apart, there is a Jewish rabbi, a Muslims Iman, and a Buddist or Catholic priest on both accompanying each fighting military to help the soldiers when rifles, bombs doctors and surgeon and everything else fails. It is all absolutely senseless, and all this mental conditioning is accepted by most countries!

[@jmarco4331]

A real hero, not the football and baseball kind….

[@leskobrandon691]

This was one of the best interviews I have seen. This man was impressive. His story was not only powerful, but he had something special about him that's hard to put into words. Thank you for capturing this piece of history that will survive all of us, and will be there to for people to learn from for eternity.

[@jAMES-xy6wh]

@@leskobrandon691 Yes it was a powerful narrative and you can see the hurt and pain in his eyes after all these years. God bless him and the others that served.

[@sgt.duke.mc_50]

I was a Marine in Vietnam, our corpsmen were very special people. Sometimes I think they don't get near the acknowledgement they deserve for attention to duty & courage under any & all conditions. Our "docs" never failed to show up & perform, no matter the situation, many times under heavy fire. Semper Fi to all the Navy Corpsmen. Salute!

[@VoicesofHistory]

GREAT COMMENT. Thank you for sharing. I agree, then should get more attention for what they did. I have more stories that I hope to share someday. WELCOME HOME and SEMPER FI!!! Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@carolecarr5210]

This old AFNurse thanks you also for your service. I love you Marines.

[@maureenorourke3292]

@@carolecarr5210: Ditto and Ditto!

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

They only sailors Marines will speak too!

[@craigpennington1251]

They never get the credit due them. Thanks for your service.

[@petroglyph]

I'm not even sure what to say. I can't figure out if my tears are because of the pain these men went through, my utmost admiration for their courage, bravery or sacrifice, or my disgust at the trivial things that have caused me to be angry, worry or cause me pain. This has changed my perspective. God bless you and your story Doc Emery.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great comment. Thank you!!

[@MikeD-ne6ie]

I am a71 year old man who’s tears were flowing during the whole time that I watched this interview. May God bless Doc Emery and all those who have served our country.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Mike, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@earthminus10]

Corporal Bruce Gordon Williams from the 5th Marine Division. He made it home he was wounded by shrapnel That was my dad I'm so proud of you and I had no idea how much you had to go through until I became a grown woman and you were already gone. How would anyone be really understand, unless you'd been there. I'm proud of you all thank you❤

[@pedenmk]

My uncle was a ww2 veteran in the navy. One day I asked my mom what he did during his time in the Pacific. She said he picked up the bodies of the wounded and those who were dead. He never spoke of the war. I'm a marine corps veteran and I give my THANKS to all veteran and those of all wars.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@johnjyoungjr7400]

Happy Birthday Marine! Me, 0341 3rd Bn 7th Marines. Semper Fi!

[@pat0311]

@@johnjyoungjr7400 Semper Fi Marine! Me, 0311, 3rd Bn 7th Marines. Vietnam 1969.

[@craigpennington1251]

AMEN.

[@georgemcadoo8546]

Semper fi... Brother.

[@TheFunkhouser]

This man is also mentally brave to be able to speak even now about the horrors he had to go through! Bless them all 😇😳

[@ianbeagleman1191]

As a former Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines in combat, every Marine lost I took personally. They are not just soilders, but brothers.

[@mytubaiscold1]

i was a Corpsman in Vietnam also and i feel the same way.

[@dos1763]

Why does everyone misspell soldier

[@bobbarron6969]

During my 20+ years as a hospice RN I wonder if I comforted as many of the dying as you did in a month. I hope you've lived the wonderful life you earned.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Bob, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@markmlinar1511]

I asked a local man how he became a funeral home owner and he said "I was a Corpsman in WW2, I saw it all". Thanks Norm Zachow RIP.

[@uptoolate2793]

The same for Doc Bradley, huh.

[@oldcop18]

I served as a Navy Corpsman (HM3) w/the Marines in Viet Nam in ‘66, just turned 20, and I salute you “Doc”. FWIW I had all the same thoughts/misgivings you did before my first experience in actual combat.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He is an extraordinary man. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@blindrodent3019]

Thank you Sir for your Service.

[@Awesomenesspossumness]

Active Duty HM3 FMF, thank you for your service. I try to fill those boots all that I can.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Can you imagine being 19 years old and working as a Navy Corpsman on Iwo Jima in 1945? I miss you dearly Doc Emery 🙏

[@suggadeg]

I can imagine my grandfather driving a tank onto the volcanic sand of Iwo when he was 22. He was also in the 5th. He was a marine until the day he died.

[@frankierzucekjr]

This man passed away? I'm sorry to hear, he seemed to have lived a hard but great life and you could tell how proud he was.

[@binko969]

Now his story isn’t lost like so many others. Thanks for capturing this on video & posting

[@roderickstockdale1678]

@@suggadeg was he a prior campaign veteran being 22 years old at the time?

[@suggadeg]

@@roderickstockdale1678 I apologize. I was wrong about his division. He was in the 4th Marines. He was involved in every single amphibious invasion the 4th did in WW2. Kwajalein, Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima.

[@agita47]

God, I miss that generation. I am 74 years old and all of the men in my neighborhood were Depression raised young men who returned from the war and then lived quiet ordinary lives and raised families, the friends I grew up with. So many of them with similar visions in their eyes and memories as Doc Emery. My father in law landed at Utah beach with the First Army and came home with what we now now as PTSD. He somehow pushed on and started a family. When he told me some of the things he saw , remembering the heat from the tracer bullets going past his head by inches , he seemed to go 'someplace else' Perhaps, knowing having a family... and my wife, was just a matter of inches. All these men did was save the world, come home quietly like Doc Emery and now pass into history. Thank you Doc and Larry Cappetto for bringing his story to us.

[@Katalinmason]

This new generation has no real respect or love of country. I can’t imagine what would happen if we had need of them for military service. Our son left the military after 23 years because of the new wokeness.

[@user-82719a]

May God rest his soul and may he Rest in Peace.

[@D.N..]

Fascinating to listen to this fellow who lived History. The Rabbi that comforted the Catholic man was very moving!

[@guyseydel1080]

Yes,hand salute Corpsman. YOU are the true heroes. 👊🇺🇸👊🇺🇸

[@williamlee5705]

This Navy man looks fantastic for his age! You can see he is tough mentally and I am certain he saved alot of lives on that volcanic hell hole. RIP Doc. Prayers are with you sir. My dad was wounded on Peleliu in the knee from a direct bullet hit. He always said the corpman saved him from bleeding to death right there as his artery had been destroyed. My dad was 19 at the time, and limped until he passed at 82.

[@leoray1234]

God bless your dad and all the heroes who gave their all

[@johnmccue9798]

Peleliu was Hell and your Dad was there i get the chills just thinking about it.

[@janetslicer3637]

We will not forget your Dad nor his buddies and comrades. I promise you. Bless your Dad.

[@slobama]

Yeah, I was wondering how old he was when this video was made. He was 19 in 1945.

[@ed-gw3ov]

Some of today's politicians should take to heart in what this man has to say. He and his generation faught for the freedom we enjoy today, not the right to assault it in the name of one man. Thank you "Doc"

[@VoicesofHistory]

Ed, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@CraigerAce]

I did a lot of business with man who served on Iwo, and is now deceased. His name was Mac Healy, and from Detroit. He was a Navy Corpsman also. Mac was a fine gentleman; was honest, trustworthy, and good family man. As I said, I did a lot of business with him over a number of years and always knew that if he told me something it was the absolute truth. I respected him immensely. He never talked about his service on Iwo Jima. It was too hard for him to. He told me that the only person he ever told was his dear wife. Many guys couldn’t talk about their experiences with their wives, but he did. He told me that it made all the difference to him, to be able to talk about it that is, and that their marriage bonds were stronger because she understood the pain that he sometimes went through. Peace. Out.

[@billd.4701]

I served as an Army Medic and sit here stunned with tears in my eyes! You are an incredible man Sir and May God Bless and keep you. No matter the uniform the blood is all the same color!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment Bill and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@mikem7571]

My buddy's father was there, too, on Iwo as a 19 yr old Navy corpsman. He left the Navy after the war but civilian life didn't suit him. He enlisted in the Army, served for 35 years leading units from squad leader to brigade commander retiring as a colonel. Along with having served in WW II he also served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam war. After that he and a friend started a consulting and development firm where they helped in designing the Bradley tank. He passed in 2005. My father, now 97, served aboard the USS Reno during WW II. His light cruiser provided artillery support for those fighting on Iwo Jima. Daddy still puts in a 30- hr workweek (his 4th job after "retirement") and says he plans to work until he's 104. I believe him.

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless your Dad Mike. Thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@marknorris184]

As a FMF Corpsman myself, these devil docs of WW2, Korea and Vietnam have always been the bravest men i can imagine.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I agree Mark. Doc Emery is one my favorite interviews. He was 79 when I interviewed him in South Florida. He passed away June 2 at 95. I miss him dearly. I have many other stories from Army medics and Navy Corpsman in my archives. I am trying to gather the resources to bring them to this channel too. Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@sportclay1]

Semper Fi Doc! I too was a 8404 . With 1st Mardiv in RVN 1/1 & 2/27. Thanks for your service. and Big thanks to Doc Emory and all the other squids and Marines that sacrificed so much for everyone.

[@robertb4563]

First, Mark, thank you for doing what I consider the hardest job in the Marine Corps. I want to thank every U.S. Navy Corpsman who served ro serves with the Marines. You may not have to pay the high price, but you definitely signed the check. I will always have a special place in my heart for each and every one of you. NEVER denigrate your service to the Corps, you walk in the footsteps of heroes and you put yourself forward to also be a hero. Semper Fi 74-78

[@anthonynicoll9010]

I'm shipping to rtc in Oct. I'm going to be a corpsman and I actually wanted to be a FMF. How is it? Any tips? Any good stories?

[@eckhal2]

I salute you Doc a true American hero. You did your job.RIP

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

It’s been a privilege to listen to your story sir.

[@bradgotschall3259]

These veterans literally grew up in an instant and experienced more in s few short months or years than can be imagined. They truly are the Greatest Generation and our country and world is so much the better for their sacrifices. We owe it to them to listen to their stories and preserve freedom and peace.

[@scrappydoo7887]

The things those eyes have seen are beyond the understanding of many today. I can't put into words the respect I have for veterans of all wars but especially the second world war. Rest in peace doc and all of the fallen. You will be remembered.

[@VoicesofHistory]

A powerful video from one of my WWII heroes. Thank you for watching and sharing. God bless you!! www.larrycappetto.com

[@dmorse1000]

Men like this are the reason we live the way we do today. God bless you sir.

[@skidaddle32]

My Uncle Bobby (my mother’s brother) was a radioman with the 5th Marines on Iwo Jima. He was 19 years old and he was killed on the first day. After my mom died in ‘98 we went through her old papers she kept. The military had sent a dispatch to the family announcing Bobby’s death and in it the words - something like, “as a radioman all he had to do was stay down, but for some reason he didn’t and he was shot and killed”. It was so cold… just lacking all sympathy and compassion. My mother and Bobby were very close as kids. At her funeral my Uncle Mac told me when Bobby died, my mom was never the same. I believed him.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Sharon, if you receive this message please contact me regarding your Uncle Bobby and your Mom's story. Thank you. Larry Cappetto, EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@AllAroundAtlanta]

Sorry he was treated that way.

[@thomasfoss9963]

My relatives and others spoke of the loud screams of pain that emanated from homes when the Army/Marine vehicles pulled into their neighborhoods informing their relatives that their sons were killed in action------

[@thomasfoss9963]

Then, it happened to her---The Marine attache stopped and informed her that her fiance was killed in action in the Pacific-----

[@johntoomey357]

Unfortunately with war people are killed wounded physically disabled PTSD war is not a good thing even if it's necessary like WWII was No War Is A Good War

[@michaelellis4935]

I was pretty stoic until he talked about giving that man the last rites, then I cried like a baby. Bless all of my fellow veterans

[@VoicesofHistory]

Very moving stories my friend. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@pappap1702]

What an absolute treasure this man is. Doing the impossible in the midst of a horrifying situation. Salute!

[@shawnmellinger1443]

All of the things I do everyday is because of this man,other men,and my dad. God bless America

[@lordemed1]

19 years old...unbelievable. God bless Doc Emery and all of them.

[@averagejoe-kx4sb]

a heck of a man who fought for freedom, his country and fellow marines.

[@VoicesofHistory]

He was the best Scott. I miss him dearly!!! Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@roderickstockdale1678]

@@VoicesofHistory how well did you know him?

[@richardsanjose3692]

It's unfortunate the freedoms he fought for have now been perverted by the powers that be

[@lgarcia67]

One of the things that I’m most impressed with is the emotional fortitude of this gentlemen. Most veterans when telling these stories break down and rightfully so. He did not, you could tell he was absolutely moved though. Amazing stories and I hope our younger generations and politicians listen and understand their sacrifice

[@VoicesofHistory]

Greg was such a great man. I miss him dearly. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@MadMaxBeyondThunderBone]

Great interview, great questions. He is well versed and truly vivid for his age! Deepest respect for our Navy Corpsman. Train just as hard to be able to keep up with the unit.🇺🇲

[@williamstokely9589]

you can tell he still sees these images vividly as he talks about it. sorry you had to go through that brother my war was bad enough but I couldn't imagine what you went through. thank you for our freedom and for your service.

[@randyc1954]

Sir you make me proud to be an American. A true Hero!

[@drsackbarry]

I wrote this poem and place it here to honor my uncle that served as a Seabee in this battle. How many Tears Have Fallen Tears so many have fallen Through the years for the Greatest Nation ever Tears for life liberty the pursuit of happiness For a free world Tears for the sons and daughters that never returned home Warrior soldiers all Tears wiped from the cheeks of so many wives Shed by the children with only faint memories Tears behind the mother's veil On father's handkerchief Tears at the base of the white stone That wet the flowers and flags Tears at the sound of taps played in the distance For the memories of buddies Tears at the sight and sound of dog tags boots Empty Tears when the aircraft flyover Stars shining brightly Tears as the ships sail Anchors aweigh Tears for those that patrol Guard the dark nights alone Tears at roll call With no reply to a name called How many tears have fallen Bless Them All Dr. Sack 5/30/2021

[@VoicesofHistory]

Barry, I have saved your poem and hope to share it. Thank you for posting it here on my channel for others to see. I have Seabee stories if you are interested. Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@drsackbarry]

@@VoicesofHistory Thank you for saving my poem and you may share it freely. I will take the time to check out your website and subscribe to your channel. Over my lifetime I've known so many soldiers and I take part in many veteran events. I'm a living historian able to do about 25 different impressions from the 1830s up to today. I took my oath over 50 years ago at the age of 17 joining the army and spent my 3 years in Germany. I have written a number of poems focused on the military and hope to someday put my writings into a book.

[@malingl5758]

Thank you Doc. Fortunately for todays generations they haven't had to face the adversities that our fathers generations had to. Not all, but a lot are lost in their cushy worlds and worry more about genders, the latest phone models and getting their wants and desires. Forgotten are the men and women who wanted the desire of having families and long lives, but gave that up to protect the future generations that now don't even care about those freedoms. God bless our veterans!

[@garysmith5781]

I'm a former Marine, combat arms..those Navy docs are awesome!!. That was the greatest generation ever.. I wish we still had that spirit now.. God Bless all who served and those currently serving our great nation.🇺🇸

[@mcvet57103]

When everyone else has their heads down, the Corpsman is up and moving from casualty to casualty. Marines have the utmost respect and admiration for the Navy Corpsman. The job they do takes extreme bravery. They all should have been awarded the MOH. We called them Doc. It was how we showed respect, affection, and acknowleged their importance. The only Navy a Marine treats as an equal.

[@sandrajkahn2767]

A True Hero….A huge price to pay for freedom, that maybe lost on the youth today. My father was there

[@wtpence4731]

May GOD Bless this Very Brave Gentleman ! As Any Marine will tell you, the Corpsman is The guy you want around. What a price that generation paid for All of us ! Fmr Sgt. U.S.M.C., 69' -72

[@briandavenport8971]

As a Former Marine combat vet, thank you Doc for all that you did.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my story Brian. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@maryannschwittek4984]

My Dad was at Iwo Jima. He was in the Navy, assigned to a Mine Sweeper. At some point, he was transferred to the Marine’s as a Corpsman. He got to Iwo Jima right after the initial invasion.

[@kenclark9535]

I had the honor to speak with this great man a couple of years ago by telephone. I was in hopes that he might have known my Uncle Floyd Hallmark who served in the 5th Marine Division, and was KIA on March 1, 1945 @ Hill 362A. Doc informed me that he was wounded on the following day @ the same location. These brave young men were indeed the GREATEST GENERATION. Semper Fi!

[@VoicesofHistory]

AMEN Ken!! Thank you for watching my story with Greg Emery. I hope to share his entire one hour interview someday.

[@thomasfoss9963]

I believe that was at Iwo Jima-- (Hill 362A) The 5th Marines were told they could take it in 5 days or less---

[@kenclark9535]

@@thomasfoss9963 My Uncle Floyd was KIA on March 1,1945 alongside Harlon Block and Mike Strank, (both of these brave men were FLAG RAISERS!)

[@richardthornhill4630]

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Richard, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He is an extraordinary man. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@billybilly3333333333]

This was the most powerful story on Iwo Jima, and possibly the entire Word War II, that I've ever seen. Hope he's still with us and doing fine. Thank You for all you did.

[@jyellowhammer]

Billy3 to the tenth power, Yes, this mans recollection was sobering indeed. However, you must do some reading on the men that fought in the Pacific theater and you will be forced to retract your statement. I suggest you read Richard Tragaskis' book titled; Guadalcanal Marine or James Bradley's Book about his father who was a corpsman who was a member of the second flag raising event. His book is titled; Flags of My Father. Another stellar manuscript is by Eugen Sledge titled; With the Old Breed. All written by those that were there except Bradley's book ( his son wrote the book after his father had passed).

[@sandranatali1260]

I am so very proud of this man, he did his job to the best of his ability. Listening to him share his stories, brought tears to my eyes, just thinking of the many men that fought and died to bring freedom to all, and allowed me to live a wonderful life. Thank you to all that served, you are not forgotten.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Sandra. I am glad you found my interview with Greg Emery. They don't make em like that anymore. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@weschaffin]

This gentleman has the cleanest diction and pronunciation of words. Us folks from the South cannot begin to articulate our words like this man. Beautiful to hear him speak of these events like he did.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Wes, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He is an extraordinary man. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@panthercreek60]

Us folks from the South can speak quite clearly, succinctly, and with wonderful articulation & diction. We just use a different accent.

[@weschaffin]

@@panthercreek60 I’m guilty of butchering the Kings English especially around family.

[@andrewl6899]

Thanks to this man and other marines and navy my grandma’s brother was one of those 22,000 airmen who did an emergency landing and lived to fly more raids and come home.

[@Chrisamos412]

Thank you Doc Emery for your amazing sacrifice on that terrible Island. The combat corpsman and medics are Godsends, performing their duty without a complaint. God bless you Doc and thank you!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my film and your comment. Doc passed on June 2. I will miss him dearly. Thank God I have his and many others stories. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@robpelick7460]

The Japanese had no qualms about shooting medics and stretcher bearers. In fact they took special pains to target them.

[@yeeyourlasthaw2803]

These men fought in this legendary war, one in which the toll was heavy. Your names will not be forgotten, your bravery, heroic acts, will never be forgotten as well.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@walterwayne5405]

My dad fought with 5th Marine Div. at Iwo. He said any of his buddies would die to protect a corpsman.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Powerful comment Walter. Thank you for sharing and watching my film. God bless you!!

[@fredseitz8403]

My dad, who was a Korean War Veteran, told me that his older brother, my Uncle Joe, was a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marines and was in the first wave to hit Guadalcanal. My dad said when Joe came home after the war he would wake up screaming at night. He only told my dad a couple of stories which my dad passed on to me. Uncle Joe was a great man. I remember going to visit often and he would always have a big cigar in his mouth. I always loved the smell of cigars after those times.

[@chrisabraham8793]

Thanks Doc Emery for telling your story, god bless you.

[@jaredevildog6343]

What a great video. This Corpsman tells the story so well. I have so much respect for Corpsman. They put their life on the line to save ours. They saved my life .

[@dansaver8247]

Tremendous, brave man. Thank you for what you did there.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@larryhudlemeyer2617]

I joined in 1971 at 17 1/2 yrs old and trained as a USAF medic with hopes to serve in Southeast Asia where I thought I would be needed. The service had other plans. However, all through training we would periodically hear about Navy "docs" and the feats they'd accomplished. While focused on our own training and the job we had to do, we none-the-less had extreme respect for them! Salute to "Doc" Emery and the long line of docs and medics who've stood their watch with grim determination so that others might survive!

[@barntapes3414]

I had to wipe away tears many times while listening to this great man…my Dad was Chief Pharmacists Mate John J (Jack) Yinger. He was there too..and every word that Doc Emory says here rings true in my heart and soul. God bless you Doc…and thanks…

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@falfill2096]

One of the best interviews I ever seen of a veteran, very moving and personal.

[@MrBobon30]

We can never repay the dept we owe these men, but we must always remember them 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@nunyabidnis5407]

My Father and Father in Law were both combat veterans in the Pacific. Okinawa, Iwo Jima and Saipan. They never claimed to be heros or entitled to anything for their sacrifice. Truly great men.

[@stephencarpenteri2223]

You can see the sadness in his eyes. It never goes away.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great observation Stephen. I agree. They all have that thousand yard stare. Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@Jack-oz4bf]

I'm so glad people are recording these stories. I lost the recording of my uncle Elvin who landed on d + 6 he was a bazooka man and I regret it so much!

[@patbowman6723]

You could see in this mans eyes, that he was remembering every step that he took in Iwo Jima. This many years past and it is like yesterday to him. Where would we be with out men like him. Bless him and others like him.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment Pat and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@SunnyIlha]

It is said that the eyes. Are the Windows to Soul. There is an intense sadness. In his eyes.

[@danoman5217]

My Dad was a Corpsman. He was on 2nd wave of Iwo Jima. He was 17 years old. He beat the odds and survived the war . Many Island hoping campaign.

[@nhactual06]

Thank you for the men who served and fought in those horrible battles. Thank you, thank you

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. Please feel free to share these videos. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@user-jn2wx7db1c]

Those young men are our nation’s greatest! The best! We will never, ever forget their great acts.

[@Shield.148]

You did your job well Doc !

[@steveanthony352]

I don't normally comment on videos I watch but this one moved me so much I must thank you and Doc Emery

[@VoicesofHistory]

Steve, I appreciate your comment. Doc Emery is one of my WWII heroes. We became friends after my interview with him in 2005. He passed away June 2. I miss him dearly. Thank you for watching my film. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@chloekit4861]

@@VoicesofHistory he just passed a month ago?!?!?

[@UGLEE]

God bless this hero and all heroes like him

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your comment and for watching my story. I hope you are subscribed to my channel. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@michaelbimonte9112]

“Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue” among the Marines this account is a testimony to it Semper Fi

[@VoicesofHistory]

Michael, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He is an extraordinary man. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@forrestwebb8590]

This is a fine man! His experience brings me to tears, he is the last person that many seen before they passed, I know he brought them comfort and peace,as they were going home! God bless!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great perspective, Forrest. Thank you for sharing. Greg and I stayed in touch till he passed away last year. I interviewed him in south Florida in Jan. 2005. My hero!!

[@patrickyoung3503]

An angle of mercy . God bless him & all who served . Honour & Respect . Lest we forget .

[@davemc162]

What a fine and brave individual… thank you for sharing this Marine Corps story. 🇱🇷

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my story. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@christiantroy3034]

This Man is so peaceful in the way he describes so much violence and death. Semper Fi Doc.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Agreed Christian!! Thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He was an extraordinary man!! Please feel free to share. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@0taintedlove433]

For my part, the sacrifices of these men, these greatest of our generations, will never be lost nor forgotten, but always honored. Incredible, the violence and destruction that they witnessed and fought through. 🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great comment!! Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@joeymc5272]

I couldn’t hold back tears when i heard this mans story. My great uncle was a corpsman in the pacific and he came home and never recovered from what happened over there. He would never talk about it. Being 17-20 going over to hell nobody will ever be able to imagine unless they see it with their own eyes. Dam this country for the path its on while these boys ensured our sheltered freedom and starbucks. It makes me angry to think where the leftist agenda is taking us.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Me too brother, me too!! God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@iancostigan5047]

These men were not fighting for the left or trump. They were fighting for democracy and freedom.

[@bahumdinger8361]

@@iancostigan5047 they were fighting for themselves and the man next to them

[@patrickyoung3503]

I'll have to stop viewing war stories . I must admit I'm badly affected just listening & looking . Oh God so sad .

[@WhispersFromTheDark]

Exactly. My Dad served in the Army Air Corp signal bn and was attached to the 9th and if he were still alive today to see the mess out Country has turned into, it would kill him. God bless all their souls, we will never forget their service nor sacrifices.

[@uralbob1]

We love you Doc. Thank you for what you and your brothers did for us. We can never repay you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Great comment Robert. Doc Emery is greatly missed. He is one of my WWII Heroes!! Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@danielreichert2025]

I don’t have the words for such bravery and tenacity but I do thank them all from the bottom of my heart ❤️.

[@andyjulian5379]

The greatest generation of men and women 🇺🇸 thank you

[@garyo4057]

What a brave and courageous man. Thank you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Gary, thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery. He is an extraordinary man. I hope you are subscribed. God bless you!! WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com

[@carolecarr5210]

I was a AFNurse during VietNam war, in Japan receiving our wounded within 24 - 48 hours after being hit in the field. I saw the Corpsmen& Medics work. They are held high on top of my medical pedestal of in-country medical personnel. Those from previous wars also on top of pedistele What incredible men, amazing skill, courage and heart.

[@crusader4273]

From one Marine to Another... Semper Fidelis. ❤😢

[@psychobuzzard]

I stand humbled before him. And in saying so, I must call out my father, US Army Pvt. Thomas William Swann, who served in the 6th Engineering Special Brigade and went ashore at Omaha Beach in Normandy on D Day, 6 Jnne 1944. He was 38 years old. Even now I have nothing but the most genuine respect and admiration for all of them, all these WW II veterans who truly fought the good fight and paid for it.

[@sailingseahawk2012]

I am deeply honored and humbled these brave men who served before me. I am deeply proud of my service to this country in the United States Marines! God bless the USA and our beloved Corps!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for watching my interview with Doc Emery and for your service in the Marine Corps. I have many such stories recorded over the years from all wars. God bless you!!

[@gregorymiller6416]

My uncle was in the 4th Marine Division he was in the second wave and was killed the very first day

[@VoicesofHistory]

Do you have a photo of your uncle? Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Very sorry.

[@TRKEWEENAW]

My uncle was in the 4th Marine Division also, kia on Feb 20.

[@RubyBandUSA]

He says "you don't let it [the things that happened] bother you" but we all know they haunted him for the rest of his life. It is so very sad that we subject such young men to these horrors.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Agreed Joel. Doc's story is stunning. I have hundreds of such stories in my archives. I hope to gather the resources to release them all. Thank you for watching my film. Please watch and share a very special song tribute to our Veterans. God bless you!! "DON’T DISHONOR ME.” kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZqqknhubbJgi5o OFFICIAL WEBSITE: larrycappetto.com CONTACT: www.larrycappetto.com/contact

[@mariekatherine5238]

Very true. Times were different. There was no room for being a butt hurt victim. You sucked it up, boxed it up, and put it up on a high, dusty shelf and got on with it. You did that or you died.

[@para1324]

Full respect sent to this Marine. 🇺🇸

[@ashleymarie7452]

Actually, he was NOT a Marine. He was a Navy corpsman. But a damned fine person just the same.

[@para1324]

@@ashleymarie7452 Thank you and you are correct. As an aside my Father was Army and fought in the Pacific Campaigns. My Uncle was Navy and landed Marines onto Iwo by LCI or ducks as they called them.

[@doc3727]

As a Corpsman from Lebanon, 83-84 it is hard to understand all he went through. It makes me very proud that I carried on that tradition. I would’ve given my life for my Marines. And they showed that they would give theirs for me.

[@docrice1]

What battalion and company were you in.

[@doc3727]

@@docrice1 second radio battalion Camp Lejuine attached to the 22nd MAU 83,84 Grenada and Beirut Lebanon

[@edwardh1591]

The mental toughness they had to do this job was something else. Thank you for your service. God Bless!

[@VoicesofHistory]

THANK YOU EDWARD!!!! GOD BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND.

[@jerrysponagle3881]

You are a good man sir. Thank you from a young Canadian. My GrandDad landed in Italy and left in Holland. I believe this generation are about to experience what you have. Difference is you guys were real people, today not so....most are out of touch with reality now adays. Oh well,...all vets deserve to be remembered and helped by all forms of government....they should never have to struggle again....that is respect..and rememberance.

[@HILLBILLYHUNTERS1]

Sad but true my friend