VOICES OF HISTORY PRESENTS - Warrant Officer David Talbot, 45th Medical Company, Vietnam

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[@urpalmal]

This is my grandfather…someone I have been lucky enough to look up to my entire life. I will cherish this video forever, as he is no longer with us to share his stories from his time serving, his world travels, or just how much he loved my gramy. He proudly and wholeheartedly served his country and always stood up for what he believed in. He would tell our family he never felt like a hero, as the medic team who took care of the wounded should get the credit…but his quick thinking, dedication, and drive saved countless lives. He even received a Purple Heart after being shot during one of his rescues. Thank you for posting this and thank you everyone for your kind words. He was a friend to all, and is missed every day.

[@VoicesofHistory]

God bless Grandpa David. It was my honor to interview him years ago.

[@hammer3921]

Best line: “I didn’t really like flying, but I didn’t like walking more”. Thank you for your service Sir.

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[@olehippy13]

Thank you mr Talbot. I was a medic at 3rd Field Hospital OR in Saigon 1972. You pilots. Huey, cobra,observation...all were cool heroic dudes. I salute you, Sir.

[@Little_Muskrat13]

Hi Larry. As a Christian and Army veteran, barely missing Vietnam, I want to personally thank you for your thoughtful, respectful, and intriguing interviews of each of these amazing veterans. I've watched almost every single episode you have made. It's so very important that you bring and preserve these amazing stories and sacrifices to all, especially younger generations who basically have no knowledge of what transpired in the Vietnam conflict. I watched the coverage on TV every single evening on the 6 pm news. It was visceral and soul impacting to watch those veterans and the incredible sacrifices they made. Two questions though, what is the name of the absolutely beautiful music played at the beginning of each episode ? Is it, by chance, the theme from " Brothers in Arms " ? Secondly, how can one give to support your work ?Thank you so very much Larry, and God bless you !! ✝️👍❤️🇺🇲⁸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jeffrey, thanks for reaching out to me. I'd be happy to answer your questions. Could you please send me an email? Thank you!! EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@VoicesofHistory]

Jeffrey, I hope you received my reply to contact me regarding your questions.

[@willtopower2158]

What a great man, Thank You Sir!

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[@paradiddlediddle8630]

Great story, I was a Huey Crewman in Honduras, El Salvador 1980’s. 502nd Combat Aviation.

[@Chaplain_GM]

God Bless you for this

[@pappy017]

Thank you, Warrant Officer David Talbot, 45th Medical Company. Thank you, Mr Larry Cappetto!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank Tim. Hope you got my email today.

[@patriciajump9511]

Larry Capetto, I don't vote the way you do, but I appreciate these videos. No one else is doing veteran videos the way you do. It is real, it is personal, and it is highly respectful of the role of our each of our veterans, individually, and as a whole. You elevate the combat experience of each veteran to the level the country must see and must appreciate. Kudos!

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your kind words Patricia. I appreciate it.

[@babyswheels54]

Dust off stories whether medics or pilots hold great fascination for me. It exemplifies the selfless heart of a person and that to me is true honor. Incredible story from a very extraordinary man. Thank you for your thoughts and your service and for a job well done. And continued thanks Larry for your extraordinary vision in bringing us the stories of those who hold our flag close to theirs hearts as they served their country.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@jgee4073]

I served with the 1st Infantry in ‘69 and 1st Cavalry in ‘70. I traveled all over III Corps by Jeep and Helicopter and have been to all the places Mr. Talbot mentioned. Save for the occasional sniping or ambush I was very lucky. I have to chuckle at his description of popping smoke and NOT identifying it, but let the incoming chopper do so, as that is exactly what I did. The finest men I’ve ever known served. I once read exactly what Mr. Talbot is describing: WWII was the last great romantic war. Clearly defined enemy, united world.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@backwithabang5842]

Dust Off pilots are something else, great Story and a great men. Thank you for your service Sir and thank you for saving soldiers lifes! Not Just the medics and crew chiefs are Heroes, they couldnt do anything without the Pilot!

[@4Him4u2]

Great observations here.

[@Genman510]

Great guy. Enjoyed his story.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Pete!!

[@ejsocci2630]

Welcome home, thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

[@jinyingjiang4628]

Thank you for your service !

[@galesams4205]

I served with 4th inf div. at pleiku, vietnam .OUR HHC was the air side of the 10th armored calvery. 1st plt had 45 soldiers , 5 m48 tanks 7 m113 APC. Busting brush daytime, 5 man patrols at night, Artillery was at all fire suport with 105mm/ 155mm/ 175mm/ 8" HOW 1969.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@richardspychala3764]

YOU ARE OUTSTANDING FOR SHARING THESE DOINGS THAT THESE VETERANS HAVE DONE FOR THE U.S.A. RODGER THAT AND THIS GOD BLESS YOU PIZONE MY SPELLING OOPS.

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[@joeritchie4554]

Thank you for your service, and your service to aiding those that were in need. You are a hero to me

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[@jackpack3506]

I’m learning so much from listening to these accounts. I’m in awe of our warriors. They left as mere kids, most of them.

[@kevinfalconer8440]

I thank you sir for all that you have done for us threw your service to our country

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[@lockheedskunkworks5687]

Another excellent interview

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@4Him4u2]

You can tell by the intensity of this man’s voice that he was good at his job. Thanks for bringing them back. Thanks for putting it all out there for others. Thanks for your commitment and thanks for your service.

[@flybouy11]

Love flying that HUEY

[@VoicesofHistory]

Did you fly?

[@SarasotaFl]

Good interview

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you Florida!!

[@sandeewood2948]

Welcome home David…thank you for your service…I was medevac on Feb 14th 1969.. wounded on a night ambush patrol not serious thought…you dust off pilots were amazing…nam 68/69 25th infantry division…

[@marcclement7396]

New Hampshire loves and respects all our veterans. Great interview.

[@reginaldsmallhausen8871]

What an understated hero.. Larry, you often applaud the dustoffs... I am with you!

[@VoicesofHistory]

AMEN Reginald!!!

[@mrt601]

Couldn't even imagine that kinda hell what a amazing guy the emotions are still with him love you sir and proud to have the opportunity to hear your story

[@bruceaux174]

Several parts of David’s experience were similar to my two years as an Army helicopter pilot; being prone to air sickness, the smells in Vietnam , coming back to the US and leading a productive and rich life. Thanks David for your candor and willingness to share your experiences.

[@dwightdonnelly8662]

Incredible history; thank you!

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[@markklokkou248]

HERO!

[@KenDonovan-h3f]

I was a 20 year old WO1 flying slicks with the 155th Assault Helicopter Company in Ban Me Thout in 1968-69. As I have stated before I am alive today because of my brother pilots, they were the best of there generation. I take great pride in being a member in good standing “of the brotherhood.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Ken, would you like to tell me your story sometime? Please reach out to me. God bless you. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@michaellawson6291]

Great interview. Great American. Thank you sir.

[@thecatguy4301]

Great interview. This guy was really interesting to listen to.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service!

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[@barrysheridan9186]

Not a US citizen but stories of this ilk are very interesting. What so often stands out is the humility of the veterans, men often downplaying their own contribution and courage. What also is apparent is the bond which formed between all serving members, this is the case for all nationalities, truly a Band of Brothers, no matter the cause.

[@burtthebeast4239]

Thank you Sir, Welcome Home, God bless you ALL...

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@christopherdutro168]

Thank you officer Talbot this is the best interiew I have seen yet. ( I was born at ft. Rucker in 1962/my dad was a mechanic there)

[@ralphbranham8663]

I am the son of an Army Combat Engineer and was born in the southwest part of France , about 35 40 klicks , Northeast of Bordeaux in 1960 , and always admired the military I joined the Air Force at 17 in 1978 .

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@genegustafson1665]

Thank you for your service 🇺🇸🦅🍺🍺

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[@papasmodelcarroom8450]

Wow that was excellent Again thank you to both of you

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[@reloadncharge9907]

Amazing interview…thank you for your service, Sir.

[@haroldadkins770]

Thank you for you service a hero God bless

[@gulayguthre9939]

Standing man outstanding interview. You really told it like it was explain what you said about the dope heads and the BS movies that they produced thank you for your service sir a wonderful Vectren

[@2509498788]

Good story..

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks for watching

[@eancurtis9333]

Amazing

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[@fretworkpeddler]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@kurtak9452]

David is a great American hero.....Talk about down-playing his own role......Great guy, cool operator....that's the guy I wat picking me up!

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@stevenrisso5535]

Love hearing these dust off stories, they gave their best years doing what they did. God Bless em all

[@verndaley3471]

David is very articulate and very likable. I’m proud to have served with the soldiers like him. Congratulations on a great interview.

[@Stax-ht9md]

What a great interview! Mr. Talbot is a great teller of his story!

[@rjmoreci]

David Talbot you are an incredible person giving one of the best interviews I’ve heard. Thank you

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thanks Richard. I hope you will help me share the story of David. God bless you!!

[@jetobey5656]

This is one of the most accurate and articulate of your interviews--thank you.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks JE!!

[@indycharlie]

First off . Well brother , I hope you are still kicking . If I did my math right , you'd be about 79-80 today . Welcome home . I was in lll Corp also . I was a Medic at Tay Ninh in a smallish Evac Unit , and we flew in a dust off capacity from time to time . After I left TN I joined the 25th as a Platoon medic and later as a Blue . Not sure about 66-67 . But that might have been one of the Thunder FSB by Quan Loi . Worked out of Quan Loi , Bu Dop , Song Be , Pace , Mace , Bu Prang , Katum , An Loc etc etc . CRB would be a nice place to recover . Like a lot of us , I flew into CRB . Hope you had a good VNVD this past Wednesday. ATB ..

[@spider3363]

Great interview!!!

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@ypaulbrown]

always great content Larry, thank you David Talbot......cheers from Central Florida....Paul

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[@justinschoenwalder5902]

I love you bro! Thanks for your service. I've been watching you over the years. You're a good man

[@rangerwhite5165]

The sheer metal of these guys I in awe of.

[@stevenrisso5535]

What an articulate and well grounded man, well done

[@skylaneav8r902]

Good interview. Thank you Mr. Talbot and also Larry for doing what you do. I do wish the camera wasn’t so close to the veteran. To me it’s uncomfortably close.

[@VoicesofHistory]

As I've told others I never intended for anybody to watch these interviews. I interviewed these Veterans for documentaries. There was a plan and a purpose for the close-up shots.

[@skylaneav8r902]

@@VoicesofHistory I wasn’t aware of that Larry. The fact that you go through the effort to share these with us when they were intended for other projects makes me appreciate these even more. Thank you again!

[@cerny4444]

You are a hero sir, thanks for your service!!

[@donnamarsh3474]

So humble! Didn't see what he did as something great or extraordinary. Wow.

[@tamaramorton8812]

That was so interesting to hear from someone who flew the helicopter. You must choose your subjects carefully because most of these men are so smart and well spoken in relaying their experiences. The questions were good, too, and helped give a different perspective, and I think helped the men in telling their story. I like the fact that the video is close up to their faces. It’s more personal and makes it seem like more of a conversation.

[@VoicesofHistory]

I have many such stories on my channel and hundreds of more in the archives that nobody has ever seen. Thanks for watching Tamara.

[@fazole]

My first introduction to Huey pilots in Vietnam was the book "Chickenhawk". It was WILD over there and a lot of corruption. One unit got ALL the flak vests because they could wheel and deal, another had NONE. Using chopper blades to cut down saplings to get out of an LZ in an overloaded Huey. Looking fwd to this interview!

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[@SarasotaFl]

Awesome

[@terriecotham1567]

What a story one of my friends I met in the service was an E4 and retired as 05 or LT Colonel He is so right the service can open so many doors and the mind as well We don't go into harms way just for those who agree but for everyone else so they have the right to disagree as well. What an amazing story Thanks for letting us into your life and experience and thanks for posting this as well

[@johnscott5662]

I graduated from the University of Miami in 1966. I joined the Army under duress from the draft board two weeks after graduation. I went to OCS then flight school. I am only writing this because I probably saw you around campus. I graduated but only by the skin of my teeth. 😂

[@joeymc5272]

You are one of the best interviews i heard! Thank you for your service! Thats all ill say.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Many thanks Joey.

[@Dagger-Moose]

Incredible people. I've watched a great many of your videos and have developed a curiosity as to how you became so interested. I mean you have countless years committed to this over your life. Perhaps you have explained it before and I simply missed it.

[@VoicesofHistory]

Thank you for your kind words. I would be glad to share my story with you. Feel free to reach out. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@wellgreatengineeringltd3884]

I was stationed in CuChi, this man's story is Very accurate. Truth is there was almost no drug use in 66 to 68. Now beer, soda and cigarettes were all 10 MPC. There was only A/C in the Officers Hotches. We all had Michelin

[@themeat5053]

Different cat; no sobbing or blubbering, no excuses, just pride in a job well done. Obviously, he was right about people not focusing on the successful veterans because they show no weakness and went on to be great citizens. "Here to us and those like us, damn few left." (Gardens of Stone, 1987)

[@michaelpass2176]

When I first arrive Vietnam I was assigned to 45 th Aviation BDE.

[@dta97392]

I really enjoy this channel/ a suggestion maybe change interviewers now and than / (seems to struggle with what questions to ask & how to ask them) i am sure it’s a tough/ thx

[@rodneytomich2382]

Maj.Ben Humphries Arkansas... Cobra pilot Aircav... another brave story should be made

[@Jake-ky9ed]

He was in Lam Son 719, watched stories about that deal, was like a helicopter butchery!

[@rodneytomich2382]

Medivac.....Smith...Tuttle Rd. San Antonio Texas

[@johnvanicek393]

*¡10:39 pm Pacific DayLight Savings Time on Friday, 2 June 2023!*

[@ronaldwarren5220]

My wife lived with her sister while I served in Vietnam in 1968/1969. Her sister was married to a slick pilot while he was also deployed. Wendell LaFevers crashed his Huey into a bridge and broke his femur when his collective malfunctioned and failed to accelerate enough to clear that bridge. He was taken off flight status and retrained into a supply officer and was deployed to Thailand while I was in Vietnam. He retired to his home in Oklahoma where he lives out in the country and works on his old cars. He is the family's hero. May God continue to bless you both.

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@davidanderson498]

The USA hasn't been a free country in over 100 years. We may be the most free, but that isn't saying much, we are growing less free by the day. Hopefully one day freedom will be restored.

[@Sundog0811]

First

[@VoicesofHistory]

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[@ranhat2]

The REAL GUY. Dustoff/medic eval pilots and crews should get Medals of Honor. So what if a thousand or two MOH are given. Merited.

[@mechcavandy986]

RIP Cpl. Rodney C. Rubisoff, door gunner, 101st Airborne, 1969-70. He sent me a pic of him at Camp Evans, Thanksgiving 1970, written on back, “…second mustache.” He was just 19. I wish I could post that pic here. 🫡🫡🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@VoicesofHistory]

Email me the photo and I will share it with my audience in an upcoming interview story. EMAIL: [e-mail]

[@rodneytomich2382]

Medivac.....Smith...Tuttle Rd. San Antonio Texas

[@rodneytomich2382]

Find him do a story

[@VoicesofHistory]

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