The GIANT Sioux Warrior of the Korean War

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[@CJ_1406]

Dude is literally a Call of Duty character, he: - Can carry extra ammo and still be agile - Does stealth missions - Is a one man army - Can take serious injuries and damage and still move forward

[@vannlo355]

Or MOH

[@chalernch.483]

Sioux doom guy

[@Tigerous]

War isn’t a game kid…

[@CJ_1406]

@@Tigerous it's just a joke, bro

[@guywithphone9222]

​@@CJ_1406war isn't a joke son

[@carddealer34]

As a fellow Sioux Army veteran, I am happy that he got the recognition he deserves. He is a credit not to only the United States Army, the United States, but the Sioux Nation.

[@ignazioacerenza9881]

If you don't mind me asking: how can you find loyalty towards a country that did such horrible things to your people? Maybe my heart is smaller than yours but If it was me I wouldn't lift a finger for the us.

[@MLMcNabb]

@@ignazioacerenza9881 how can you ask such an asinine question?

[@VonEMP]

​@@ignazioacerenza9881maybe philosophy, and good teaching from peers and parents.

[@VonEMP]

​@@ignazioacerenza9881you shouldn't punish the descendants of the actions of their ancestors

[@anangryranger]

Hoka Hey brother! Pine Ridge reservation, was home for a long time... Hotel Co. 75 Ranger. '68-'73

[@kellyshea92]

My great grandpa was full blood Native (Hidatsa, Sioux) and survived the Bataan death march. He said that the native way of life is what saved him. He too was born and raised on the Rez.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

The Indian boys

[@brutalxxghost4148]

I know in some cases they did that do to the possible miss staking them a Japanese with the skin tones looking so close with natives

[@kellyshea92]

@@brutalxxghost4148 very true. He wasnt a code talker just a regluar Army grunt. Sadly Marlboro did what the entire Japanese army couldnt do. I was told he looked like a skeleton wearing skin when he got home. I was also told he had to hide in piles of bodies on the HellShips to survive. And thats about all I know sadly besides the crazy PTSD stories my granda would tell me about him when he started drinking.

[@nonimport-ante]

tough lands make for tough people

[@patrioticz2858]

How specificly.did it help him?

[@deanfirnatine7814]

What a man, so tragic that his health failed him and his wife, he deserved better.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Karma worked. Imagine fighting for someone that conquered your land.

[@HungNguyen-fy8hf]

@@PROVOCATEURSK "Karma worked. Imagine fighting for someone that conquered your land." Imagine using the past to justify your hate for today's world. Also, was he alive when the Europeans settled in his land? Were his brothers in arms the same people that took his land? Those generations have died already, and unlike you, he actually knew how to move on from the past and look towards a better future instead of "oH, i aM a NaTivE, i Am a DownTroDden", despite the fact that he himself had never experienced such plight. Even though I am not an American, I am Vietnamese, I still love the US. My grandma was a militia collecting unexploded cluster bombs dropped by the Americans. Yet when I asked her how she felt about the US, she harbored no form of hatred and would rather focus on the future instead of looking at the past just to conjure hatred, discrimination, and disunity. She knew how to move on, and strived towards a brighter future for the two countries. She even went to live in the US and when she came back, she had nothing but praises for it. Even my dad, born in 1960, expressed no form of hate despite the constant bombings from the US. So what? Are you going to tell me that you would hope my grandma and my dad to contract a terminal illness all in the name of "karma" for not hating the US?

[@TylerD141]

@@PROVOCATEURSKyou have a very accurate name

[@hollywood9158]

@@PROVOCATEURSKkarma are you kidding me ! The man was a god damn war hero and a full blooded American ! Don’t disrespect him by saying karma got him. He fought for his country even tho his land was taken from his ancestors. Don’t act like he got what he deserved. He didn’t deserve what he got. Show some respect. If it wasn’t for men and women like him this country wouldn’t be here today.

[@Basedapple]

@@PROVOCATEURSK real tough behind a keyboard

[@badsporttrolln5658]

The safest place to be in a brutal war zone is “right next to Woody” that in itself tells you just how best mode this guy was! A hero indeed just wow. He was even wounded and still fought.

[@TiocfaidhArLa34]

tell that to his ammunition bearer.

[@badsporttrolln5658]

@@TiocfaidhArLa34 well damn hah

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

Do heroes kill people? Doesn´t sound heroic.

[@TheHorseman0fApocalypse]

@@PROVOCATEURSK oh shut up

[@My_initials_are_O.G.cuz_I_am]

​@@PROVOCATEURSK He repeatedly risked himself so that other soldiers don't have to. He's more of a hero than all the people who think like you, combined.

[@Dragonicus375]

I salute to this man for doing an honorable service of keeping every soldier life safe and also his heroic acting in the korean war. R.I.P

[@gringoreno]

Yah tha hie

[@joandarc441]

​@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 bot comment

[@dava1176]

I got genuinely overjoyed knowing he got the MOH. This guys story should be a movie he’s so badass and I once again thank you simple history for telling this gentleman’s story. One of the best KZbin channels.

[@JulesA-C]

This deserves a movie by clint Eastwood... What an amazing story.

[@thunderbird1921]

Eastwood would have to fund it himself, Hollywood won't DARE risk offending China and losing their box office cash cow.

[@disguy4948]

It will never happen because he isn't a black transgender lesbian.

[@arcihungbycraneonfire]

Yes!

[@tk9839]

It would be amazing...his story told straight up without the addition of Hollywood drama.

[@ronanchristiana.belleza9270]

well so which actor that befits to his size then?

[@masterbuilderproductions]

Kind of ironically, my 97 yo neighbor up the street had the smallest frame in his squad, yet he carried the BAR for his squad through the Philippines

[@north_warwolf1183]

Fun Sized Fusildade Fire.

[@KC24987]

Think it's a running joke to give the shortest guy the biggest gun. My cousin is 5' 4" 124 lbs when he joined the army in 2005. He later did 2 tours in Iraq and both times he was outfitted with the m249 lmg as his main weapon.

[@north_warwolf1183]

@@KC24987 , Could've been the 240B

[@smartacus88]

​@@north_warwolf1183The M240B is rarely used unmounted. Boots tote the Saw.

[@teebob21]

@@smartacus88 My unit humped a man-carried M240B all the way across the desert and back. It saw plenty of action unmounted. Iraq 2009-2011, Afghan 2012-2014

[@gabrielcoito2410]

He truly had the heart of a Sioux warrior. Much love and respect from your fellow indigenous, Hawaiian Brother. Aho and Aloha. 🪶🌺

[@theoreoman4597]

Yooo fellow islander 👋👋

[@bruderschweigen6889]

Other than being Asian what do you have in common? Lol brother

[@Fergusthecat0]

​@@bruderschweigen6889no rent due? Land back is not limited to mainland US

[@frankrizzo4460]

My Dad fought in the Korean War for over two years. He got injured at Triangle Hill and was awarded the purple heart. Years later he tried to get his health benefits from the VA but he wasn't able because they didn't recognize it as a war they called it a police action unbelievable. Even as he grew older he never received any benefits, so sad all the stories he told me as a kid I don't know how he went through all of it. 🙏🇺🇸

[@Ratclawz]

WTF??? That’s insane. When was this that he tried to get benefits?

[@frankrizzo4460]

@@Ratclawz He tried back in the 70s and 80s and was denied. Now they finally changed it to a war, before it was considered a police action according to the VA, just unbelievable to me.

[@cattraknoff]

@@frankrizzo4460 War or "police action" doesn't matter if he's a soldier wounded in the line of duty he should qualify.

[@frankrizzo4460]

@@cattraknoff Yes you would to think so.

[@cattraknoff]

@@frankrizzo4460 Politicians and bureaucrats staffing government agencies are, in general, the worst parasitical organisms making life on the earth miserable.

[@growasetalready]

My uncle tells a story of a guy in his unit they referred to as TANK. He says Tank was a monster big guy that was unstoppable in their unit. He says he unded up taking direct machine gun fire and they thought he died, tank was loaded into a body bag onto a helicopter with piles of other dead troops and during flight came too in the body bag. He recovered and lived out his life. I have asked him about tank occasionally and my uncle still immediately gets this look on his face to this day and says that guy was insane.

[@modelcitizen72]

All the very very best for your uncle and Tank

[@Paxximus]

Dude was in heaven, got a good look and went “hm, nah not yet” and woke up in the bag

[@crookedsmile8474]

Why is Woody’s story not being told thru the silver screen, this man is an inspiration!

[@daharos]

because he's not white.

[@wzx6x6z6w]

Hollywood directors are too pussied out to make films that involve Korean War, since it might trigger Chinese aka their largest market.

[@grabacactus5709]

hollywood should have no part in it lol

[@BesekerRage]

A true definition of a Warrior! He did his ancestors and lineage proud!

[@Tempus0ptic]

Damn imagine if him and the giant German soldier would have met on the battlefield, talk about Clash of the Titans.

[@Nutty151]

I remember there was a period of time when Germans were fascinated by Native American culture. I don't remember when, but it was sometime after WW2.

[@_The_Seeker_]

@@Nutty151Before WW2 and even today.

[@ianorr1388]

battle of the gods

[@vembeq]

Jakob Nacken

[@Klonen75]

Jakob Nacken was tall but no exeptional soldier. That would be a short fight with a major victory to the sioux nation.

[@CristianMonserrate-wo2rk]

This brave man fought in two wars. Just like Leo Major

[@thunderbird1921]

General Matthew Ridgway was another. Led the U.S. Airborne Divisions in Italy and on D-Day, became an incredible hero there, then took over in Korea after the Chinese entered and MacArthur started his feud with Truman, and completely DESTROYED the Chinese invasion of South Korea in 1951. At times he got so close to the actual fighting that he carried a rifle himself for his protection. Morale understandably had a remarkable recovery for the UN forces because of his leadership. Once MacArthur was fired, Ridgway was the immediate choice for the new leader, and he arguably did an even better job than his well-known predecessor. Absolutely criminal that he's not better known. The man was an absolute war horse, yet loved his men enough to fight his superiors against foolishly sacrificing them (which they almost did in WWII Italy).

[@Elon-chan]

Have you ever heard of Adrian Carton de Wiart? To this day I haven't heard of a crazier guy, he fought the Zulus in Africa and lost an eye to a bullet, he fought in ww1 and was wounded multiple times while also losing an arm, he was captured in Italy during ww2 and he escaped by digging a tunnel with his only hand. He later wrote a book titled "Happy Odysey" where he states that "Frankly, I enjoyed the war" lmao what a madman

[@jadentetzlaff1108]

"being big can make you more intimidating on the battlefield" - him

[@benjaminsande8711]

I learned about him in my history class in highschool here in Wahpeton, this is the person I think of when I hear the word Hero, He single handedly took out 3 chinese bunkers all by himself, Im so glad he was awarded the Medal of Honor!!

[@threemileteacher]

Does anyone know how tall he was? How giant was he?

[@jefftraboulsy8631]

​@threemileteacher probably too big for words.

[@jefftraboulsy8631]

​@@threemileteacherprobably like 6 foot 10 and 270

[@AnakinSkywakka]

I'm Lakota Oglala Sioux; hearing about Keeble's history is such an inspiration. I hope to be atleast half as badass as he is within my lifetime.

[@corymorimacori1059]

MacArthur: Nuke em! Truman: No! MacArthur: NUKE EM! Truman: NO! MacArthur: AH COME ON! Truman: You’re fired

[@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356]

big mistake

[@eaglesfan226]

I doubt MacArthur approved of the bombing of Hiroshima.

[@blablahguy]

How did you post this fast

[@OhDannyBoy91]

Truman was a coward

[@Qdogg2019]

Truman was a racist pu**y

[@joejohnson4183]

It is shameful how the military and government officials always seem to loose the necessary paperwork , as was done in his case or wait until the statue of limitations occurs . This was done to MSGT Roy P. Benavidez also and this should never be done again to any individual that deserves the recognition of their heroic actions .

[@jamie.777]

I wanna see evidence of that, I don't believe it

[@REEEPROGRAM]

His men: Go see a medic Woody: no His men: Why not? Woody: *TIS BUT A SCRATCH*

[@theultimatederp3288]

His men: YOUR NOSE IS ALMOST OFF! Woody: Just a flesh wound.

[@gandalflotr2898]

His men: wow and they said Filipinos are crazy

[@capncake8837]

Bet this’ll be an interesting story.

[@DaveSCameron]

Nah, nothing to see here,, move along...

[@user-zv6ng6dd7e]

Bro is literally playing call of duty vanguard story mode💀💀💀

[@milesarroyo8404]

@@user-zv6ng6dd7ego outside nuerotico Jajaja

[@SlyCooper1920]

​@DaveSCameron Too late, it's, already begun. Germany has a giant so too the Americans and is also native

[@noahboat580]

​@@SlyCooper1920big people always existed, its a different story if they become soldiers

[@kingsimp1072]

The Native Americans are some of the best warriors to exist couldn’t imagine being a communist when encountering him

[@LegendStormcrow]

Must have peed themselves. The Souix I knew could walk silent through pine needles, and that included one who was nearly 7 foot tall.

[@PROVOCATEURSK]

A few ex-british rebels took their lands, they ain´t that good.

[@fiske5918]

@@BigMeech935 this is very true, also not to mention the native americans being vastly challenged by technology and numerous european settlers (i.e., dutch, spanish, british, french). however, the natives were far superior compared to europeans when it comes to guerilla warfare. i know that different native tribes had their own tactics, whether it be psychological warfare (scalping), ambushes, diversionary tactics, hit-and-fade attacks and numerous other categories of guerilla warfare.

[@LegendStormcrow]

@@PROVOCATEURSK The US had better guns, the ability to create guns, spread plagues, and killed off much of the animals they relied on for tools, clothing, shelter, and meat. Also, by the it wasn't just British rebels, but the descendants of Scandinavia that settled down in their lands. The descendants of Britain only did what would later be war crimes.

[@LegendStormcrow]

@@BigMeech935 We also faced their guerilla tactics in the French and Indian war. Coincidentally the French were the ones to introduce scalping. You also forgot to mention the settlers killing off the buffalo and always having a technological advantage. And in the end, it wasn't even descendants of the British rebels who took the land. It was poor Scandinavian farmers, at least until the Black Hills Gold Rush pushed them even more.

[@barnesfamily1128]

Holy cow i wish they would teach this kind of story in history class in schools. I never knew this about this stuff. Thank you to the family for getting the medal of honor for him. He Really did deserve it. ❤❤❤

[@manuelacosta9463]

This should definitely be a full on movie, the title alone is enough to warrant it.

[@crazedvole]

If you made a movie about a native American war hero, it would get dumped on for being "woke" and no one will want to see it.

[@Cudorex]

would be a kickass movie if given skilled directors and actors and a high budget

[@IsengardMordor]

​@@crazedvolenaah, i for One would watch it several times. Its a rare and unique story, unlike the garbage remakes that hollywood loves to churn out

[@JamesFromTexas]

Dude was BAR gunner AND assistant gunner/ammo bearer!?!?! My boy's a beast!

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

This story makes me proud to be Native American and I'm not even Native American.

[@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401]

Don't talking about a racisms of Native American

[@baconsoldier3876]

​@@azimisyauqieabdulwahab9401 How that's racist? Explain with source

[@youwillbeloved8069]

Fighting for their genocidal conquerors, what a tragedy

[@darylobey8867]

​@youwillbeloved8069 that's why I never put on that uniform and fought for them when that same uniform almost killed us off

[@younginslakk7700]

@@youwillbeloved8069that’s maturity in realizing those were different times not everyone currently feels the same and you can still have camaraderie with your fellow Americans

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

I knew this was coming Sioux-ner or later.

[@kittycatwithinternetaccess2356]

*badum tss*

[@SomeLostInesh]

good one bro

[@trisgilmour]

😂 lol

[@JalamKhar05]

Stop

[@b.t.f6280]

What a badass he was... may he RIP

[@45newsutah]

My grandfather was 6 ft 9inch. He was comanche apache, mixed with several eastern tribes. His father was full Choctaw Chickasha chepoussa. He was 6ft 5. He fought in these wars, too. I was told he was very violent during and after the war. He was warrior

[@dondiddly8942]

He couldn't have been Apache. They were extremely short. He may have had some other nearby tribal genes, like perhaps Ute. They are giants. The Comanches were very much enemies of the Apache, as they were of every other tribe to which they came into contact.

[@BachoApachu]

I’m Apache supposedly full blood born in Lawton ok Comanche village. Im only 5’10 but chief mangas coloradas was supposedly around 6’4 or even taller then that. Genetics are a weird thing and it really boils down to how lucky you are when you are birthed

[@arkinyte13]

@@BachoApachu Don't forget the children of these native giants would shrink from the reservations, due to poor nutrition. You can see this in North and South Korea today, where the northerners are shorter then the southerners even though they are the same ethnicity. My ancestors were 6 footers and I'm 5'6 due to being poor from childhood, I'd say genetics, athletics and good nutrition can determine human height.

[@harryshriver6223]

Now, that is what I call courage and determination, a true example of a Sioux warrior. He fought bravely into wars and survived , he also showed conscience by not wanting anyone else to be his ammo bearer and risk another man's life. It is stories like this that need to be taught as examples to emulate for all Americans.❤😊

[@somefool4625]

One fierce warrior.

[@davidnemoseck9007]

As always, thanks for bringing this mans story to our attention. He was a great and brave man, and as a fellow North Dakotan, am proud to hear about this man.

[@leee3880]

This man was born only about 40 miles from where I live, and was born. I believe there’s a photo of him hanging up in our Native American owned casino.

[@bradesproduction1818]

My great great grandfather was in the Korean war, we still have the rifle he took from a north Korean he shot. Sadly he passed in 1980s from a heart attack

[@hamburgerhamburgerv2]

your family had kids early

[@donotneed2250]

My dad and a few uncles was there. Dad was also in Vietnam as well as another uncle(USAF) and a cousin. I did 2 tours in South Korea between 1976 and 1980. I still recall the morning of 18 August 1976 and I was in country when President Park was killed. I right outside of Seoul. Both instances were very interesting to say the least.

[@alfrancisbuada2591]

The Korean War isn't always remember, but it was the first time The UN faced its first challenge and was just as brutal as any other major conflict.

[@kevinmoh3882]

The man is literally a main character, not many medal of honor recipients get home alive in the first place. Survived against all odds and opposition he managed to get home and it is not stated he got PTSD here so I assume he's still chill till death. Man was literally born for war.

[@jacoballen3268]

In my opinion, this man deserved a Medal of Honor.

[@SteepFuse]

As a Native (or here in canada we say First Nation). Im in awe, really makes me thankful hearing these brave soldiers, these native warriors being brought up. Thank You Simple History!! 🙏

[@JaemanEdwards]

As a Maori, respect to this great Sioux warrior.. And respect to your ancestors as well. Nga Puhi

[@bradystockert6113]

It's so cool you guys did a video on Woody. I was looking up North Dakota Medal of Honor recipients recently and his stood out for some reason. Being from North Dakota, I was shocked that I didn't already know about this guy. He should be known by everybody there.

[@leee3880]

I believe there’s a picture of this guy hanging in our Native American owned casino, which is only about 40 miles from where this man was born.

[@owenyou1022]

I am really happy that Simple History is making videos about the actions of these soldiers during the Korean War. I think another amazing story that they could turn into a video is that of Kurt Chew-Een Lee. (For those who don't know who that is, Lee was the first Asian-American officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.)

[@Sweetheart_san]

As an indigenous person I was so hyped when I heard about this one coming out I love to hear about our people

[@ives3572]

Talk about real courage under fire, RESPECT ✊🏽

[@curtishalfe1169]

Canadian & USA Native American Indian WWII & Korean War Woodrow W. Keeble & Tommy Prince

[@Metalheart880]

My grandfather was full blooded sioux who fought in ww2- they’re all a testament to the stories: they don’t go down and don’t give up

[@indianajones4321]

Always good to get a Korean War video!

[@mhugc123]

Amazing individual. Thank you for showcasing him. A real hero

[@WhydoIsuddenlyhaveahandle]

Glad this story was told! I hadn't heard of this before!

[@BenJune09]

That man deserved the medal of honor in his living years.

[@Real-Agent-Meta]

I admire his bravery and courage. Such a war hero shouldn't go unrecognized, and I thank Simple History for this video

[@brandonsoal-bo5fl]

This guy is the real life Rambo

[@007Davis]

Tip top video and very happy to see the Korean War being recognised. Hope to see videos of British actions in Korea as well.

[@AgentGB1]

What an incredible individual and unknown story.

[@attemptedunkindness3632]

Him refusing an ammo bearer reminded me of what my father (also a large 6'4, 230 lbs person) would sometimes bring up; he was a weapon specialist usually on the m60 in Vietnam for the 9th infantry. He permanently jacked his feet up carrying his extra ammo because he lost an ammo bearer in a rice paddy around a former Michelin plant, or something-- is about what I parsed out from it over the years being his son, didn't really tell me much even after I enlisted. But I get it. If you can hump the hurt to where it needs to go, let it just be you being in the center of that loud bright "hey look at me as you die you bastards" why bring a friend and possible casualty into it?

[@ahmadqasim4773]

Possibly the only history channel I would watch for fun. Keep up the good work 😉

[@joshrodriquez2397]

Awesome and powerful video. How is this man's life not made into a movie? Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

[@chrisbarrett8377]

You should do Scout Sgt Tommy Prince. The highest decorated indigenous soldier in Canada's history. He was nominated for the Croix-de-Guerre and he would have earned numerous Intelligence Stars if they existed back then. Man was a true warrior and you can legit make a whole video game based in his exploits alone

[@anthonymaselli7533]

It’s disappointing that the Korean war and stories like these aren’t getting enough attention as they deserve

[@Bandidat]

Keep up the good work!

[@tedtompkins3982]

Thanks for doing that episode!!!!

[@blackkakari]

Jesus Christ. This man is like a real life video game protagonist. My respects. What a legend!

[@brodie61dogg23]

How could you not award the Medal of Honor to this man. Wish he could have received it while he was alive. Huge courage and sense of duty. True warrior.

[@dominuslimo4147]

Great to see that they honored him, also great that we get to see more Korean war videos

[@valmid5069]

Another amazing upload! Cant wait for more great content!

[@RichardOcampo-fz2cf]

True blooded warrior. Honored and glad to hear this story.

[@hmk5123]

A teacher in peace-time, a leader in war-time.

[@OncE_KR]

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. your bravery made my country stand up to this days. Thank you for all the man and woman who came to small country and fought for us.

[@longrider188]

Thank you for telling this important and forgotten story.

[@JonPaul1953]

"Woohoohoohoo Camouflage This was an awfully big marine"

[@Mister_Ess]

A true warrior and hero, a genuine brother in arms! Rest in peace, Sir!

[@CamoGuy76239]

Thank you for Honoring this Man! Because of you his well earned story as a Hero and a Man will continue on, ensuring his efforts were not in vain!

[@billbrasky7540]

Great story and a great American. Also, it's cool that you guys covered aome of the korean war. I'd like to see and learn more about it on this channel.

[@flavius5722]

Good that the free world had people like him

[@SageofCancer]

It's hard to accept that even with scouting ahead, firing at all the right places, Woody lost his ammo bro. I see why he'd rather carry the bullets than another ammo bro's death.

[@bele2.041]

One of your best; excellent animation. And an awesome subject! A real superhero.

[@drew93493]

Goose bumps bro. I love hearing about this stuff.

[@tjm11015]

My grandfather was captured by the Nazis on Valentines day in North Africa and held for two years in Stalag 17-B, he was a bronze star recipient along with many other medals. The reason I'm writing this is because after he came home he suffered a stroke and was paralyzed on half his body and wasn't able to walk without a cane and was only able to say cuss words. The Dr. told him that he would never walk at all and my father loked at him and said"Jim, you going to walk again?" And he said "You're GODDAMN right!" He did, and lived many years with cancer and heart attacks. The only person I've ever seen that never complained about anything. I was born after his stroke so I never knew him any other way, but we always had a deep connection where whenever he was trying to say something and nobody knew what it was, I always could speak for him. Greatest man I ever knew, along with my father. When he died I knew it, I was in school and just knew. My mom came to pick me up from the bus stop and I got in and just said "grandpa is dead", she was shocked and asked how I knew but I didn't say anything. Miss you Jim Shirey

[@nw_angler]

What a legendary soldier. Legendary human.

[@cmb9993]

I can't find the words to express the admiration I feel for such heroes. God bless them!

[@Trucksofwar]

A true warrior doing his people & nation proud.

[@TheFlutecart]

That man was a Warrior. Wondering if the MOH is even good enough. I wish the TB had not taken him down. He was a credit to to the entire world returning as a teacher.

[@Dean1000...]

Interesting . Thank you for bringing this piece of history to us.

[@StormLaker]

Great video! Keep up the great Korean war content. As a kid I grew up knowing many of these guys. They've never really gotten their due respect, and some of the heroics belong on the silver screen, or if there weren't people there to back them up, you wouldn't believe it.

[@heavystarch100]

As an Army veteran I'm in awe! I'm glad he did not leave this unworthy world alone!

[@freedomstar3930]

If he hadn’t caught TB, then just imagine how he would’ve fared in Vietnam? I thank him for his bravery and heroism that he showed against the forces of fascism. May he rest in peace.

[@bluejaguar744]

and the commies in the korean war ofc

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Apache nation here. Proud of all who serve their countries with pride, men and women. Of all colors and religious views. Warriors are taken for granted. The things they do and see is beyond a normal civilians mind. Thank you all who serve for better and for worse

[@Movie2207]

That story of his bravery and selfless service brought me to tears.

[@tk9839]

His pitching ability + hand grenades = special weapon

[@FleshWizard69420]

RPG :D

[@cameronholmes2002]

Something in history: exists. Simple history: “why let me introduce myself.”

[@tracyalan7201]

Great knowing about an unsung hero for decades finally getting the recognition that he richly deserves.

[@TysonBabb]

Thank you for your service brave warrior !

[@stephenforsberg4038]

Is anyone else getting Master Chief vibes with this man's military story? (I never played any of the Halo games but I watched the cutscenes of some of them to learn of its lore.)

[@jellydonut360]

Woody got that dawg in him!

[@bhiei]

Awesome 👏🏾 great story nearly brought me to tears, would be an excellent movie

[@REEEPROGRAM]

Imagine your entire fate and future dependent on a straw, so you purposely pick the smaller one and go "Nah fam you don't need to, I got this"

[@harrybrop]

All of the troops despatched under the name of U.N, they are heroes to we Koreans. Thank you very much for your service in Korea. We will never forget.

[@LeoBug0128]

I have been watching you for 2 years now and I love your videos and I love history because of you now

[@misfit7024]

It feels good when you have someone that can lead you, help you, and even promise to look after you in desperate times.

[@imlovely6522]

Can we all appreciate the fact that Simple History never disappointed us with his content. 🤗🤚

[@charlesbullghost5491]

My very proud father is a full blood Dakota sioux Indian warrior from the crow creek sioux Indian reservation of SD along the beautiful Missouri River! He was a sergeant of his unit. An actually fought in the Korean War conflict during the early years. Many infamous conflicts of the hill top battlefields scene's. The great siege of Heartbreak ridge to little jabota close fighting with his fellow us army green beret fighting soldiers fighting against the large number of north Korean an the Chinese communist soldiers! My fathers eagle spirit past into the spirit world in February 2002. May the old great very strong chief spirit still lives on! My great information for today. Have a great fabulous wonderful day.