The Army Called Him A Collaborator In The Korean War. Then They Apologized. He Reveals The Story

[@stevenjbeto]

Good afternoon, Mr. Hoffman. I interviewed 24 Veterans of Foreign Wars in our area for the Library of Congress and never heard as horrific a story. Though some seemed permanently damaged by wounds and others by depression, these were often reluctant to talk about it. Your work, Mr. Hoffman, as was Studs Terkel’s, is a national treasure. In an era where so many have no care for history other than their own, you stand as a reminder of the values of knowing what happened before us. I look forward to your Channel’s future videos.

[@drewpall2598]

Steven James Beto... Well said Steven, I too enjoy Mr. Hoffman channel.

[@stevenjbeto]

@@drewpall2598 Thank you for the kind words, @drewpall2598. Mr. Hoffman’s work mitigates the effects of dumbing down the education of our children, and gives me hope for our future. - sjb

[@karenh2890]

Poor man. Died just two years after he received justice. He and his wife had wonderful attitudes.

[@penrodautorepair3170]

Probably found guilty by 11 pencil pushers who have never done anything but collect a government check. God bless this man an Rest In Peace

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere46]

@@elonever.2.071only leaving the most psychotic or stupid of "yes men"

[@CorbCorbin]

@@elonever.2.071 Or, one gets leverage over others, who could do them harm, professionally and/or personally. This is what intelligence does, and why politicians end up hiring former agents, to help with finding dirt, and how one makes a law abiding citizen seen to be a criminal.

[@compositestechbb9087]

Mmmurica

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere46]

@@elonever.2.071 or be a Ron Paul type teehee

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere46]

@@elonever.2.071 probably a commy traitor in your eyes though

[@fourthchute]

I am so glad he finally got some justice.

[@patrickmadden7591]

Mr. Hoffman, this is my Great Grandpa. Thank you for doing this. I sent this to my family and it made our year. We’re going back to Racine to honor my Grandpa (Harry’s son-in-law) who was wounded in Korea. If you have any contact with the families of the folks that helped him, we’d love to show our gratitude. Despite it all, he never said an I’ll word about the government and loved the US until the day he died. I never got to meet him, but heard about him constantly. Since then, we’ve had 3 more generations of military proudly serve our country in every conflict since. Thank you for this video and for the town of Racine clearing his name.

[@DeniseMadden-Darnell]

I ditto what my nephew just said. My grandfather was a real hero and I am so happy that before he died he was exonerated. So many people through out my life supported him and stood by his side. I am grateful to all.

[@njaneardude]

Thank you for documenting this tragic yet heartwarming story.

[@cherylcallahan5402]

*David Hoffman judges came put Harry N. KOREA appreciate your videos Listening 🌼 From Mass USA TYVM 🇺🇸 Held captive for three years*

[@drewpall2598]

This was a sad story with a happy ending. it's a shame how those who fought and served this great country of ours in times of need get treated by our own government at time. God bless Harry Fleming and his wife Gladys Flemming.

[@mikenixon2401]

Korea was the war of a forgotten generation. Every era has that group of people who overlap by age into named genrations before and after them. Their sacifices and accomplishments are just as real and should be appreciated by those of us before and after the "forgottens" who still experienced life.

[@m4anow]

Congratulations on 900k! I'm glad so many appreciate your content as I do. Keep up the good work. Thank You.

[@matthewfarmer2520]

People need to learn from this, this is history, so sad what has happened. Thanks for another classic video Mr Hoffman film maker 🎥🎞️

[@bg19717]

Thank you for this footage.

[@riverbender9898]

Quite a story. Thanks David.

[@djones1379cleo]

Liked and shared. So important to remember and use to neutralize the political warhawks today.

[@johneli495]

Wow this is just sad

[@lifeonleo1074]

It feels to me that before you condem a POW for betraying his country maybe you should experience the same amount of torture he endured for the same amount of time then and only then do you hv any right to say he betrayed his country.

[@sandraolson1022]

Well said!

[@mambi74]

100% - Unless you've been in his shoes, go pound sand.

[@fasilharer1291]

Justice has no meaning without people who are against injustice. He should have gotten a medal but politics doesn't care about facts.

[@hazknow12]

"This man is government property" 🥺😡🤮 SO antiSacred to reduce any Human existence to being nothing more than property of a system! How profoundly Sacred is the Human Spirit?? Beyond the measure of this beautiful man's expression (which is immeasurable in itself❤️🙏❤️). And his beautiful wife! ❤️💯❤️💯❤️ talk about embracing Life on Life's terms 🥰 ❤️🙏Love2All2Love🙏❤️

[@Megaghost_]

What can we expect from the government that sent him to war to support South Korea's dictatorship?

[@shehzad_ali]

Thanks

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@franksavage8031]

He passed away in 1980. Buried in a National Cemetery.

[@bryancorts5389]

Reminds me a lot of what probably my Grandfather saw in his Marine days. need to mention the 30's - 50's music at the time, I never knew the Christmas Carols being played during those times brought a lot of good memories for my ailing Grandfather from alzheimers. The power of music, never forget it. It's your generation, that's for sure.

[@jeffscharpf]

This was so heartwarming. I'm from the area. I was too young to know anything about this, so thank you!

[@thomasfx3190]

Justice finally was done.

[@SGTDuckButter]

I met a Korean War POW in an Atlanta suburb, he showed me his fingernails, they were ugly, he said the North Koreans pulled his fingernails out.

[@matthewfarmer6830]

Hi David nice story and video, much appreciated. Thanks for sharing.🎥🙂

[@jimijack100]

Injustice lke this happens every day. The legal system is not always used to seek justice.

[@ianmaidment2258]

The American way

[@robertireland4589]

Just breaks my heart.

[@Blugrazz]

Close Guantanamo!

[@N108funshow]

May HaShem make his face to shine upon you David for share this video. Thank you.

[@aaronjones2117]

"When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause." Article V of the US Military Code of Conduct

[@DeniseMadden-Darnell]

Thank you to all the people who have commented on this documentary about my grandfather. He was an amazing man. In spite of all that he went through both as a prisoner of war and at the hands of the military tribunal he lived his life with dignity. It took 25 years for him to exonerated. I was born during the trial and still have a few letters he sent to me while he was on trial. He is my hero.

[@JesseMacdonald-v1u]

But how many innocent people other than him did they deem collaborators and actually end up killing?

[@Steve197201]

"Unfortunately, I have to live down here. It's really something." Well, that came out the wrong way. 😂

[@michaelduffy5909]

Standard faire,usem,abusem, and losem

[@robertireland4589]

Could have been my Dad.