Dennis Mannion Interview | Echoes of the Vietnam War: Episode 20

[@vipergtsmre]

Mr. Mannion was my teacher (and my sis). Hands down the best teacher I ever had. Major respect for this man for who he is and what he did on 861. MTS 2000 grad 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@paulferrari3921]

Mr. Mannion was my English teacher and football coach in high school. His wife Joan, was my guidance counselor at Mark T. Sheehan High School, in Wallingford Connecticut. Mr. Mannion's English classes were an experience. We had about a month of slides and stories from Vietnam. Morter rounds were pounded around the classroom. I saw the towel he mentions. Mr. Mannion was dropping F-bombs all over the place. We read the Iliad and Deliverance. I've pretty much forgotten most classes and teachers from high school. I remember Mr. Mannion's classes vividly. He's a wonderful man. I'm sorry to hear he's left the Church. Thank you for your service and God bless Mr. Mannion.

[@dmmkhesanh]

HEY Paul: Thank you for this "slightly" exaggerated description of our English class. 😅 How come you you didn't mention Cuckoos's Nest or The Things They Carried? LOL. I hope the years have been good to you. P.S. I have haven't left the church so much as I feel it left me. I still believe firmly that the 28 names I visit on the Wall when I go to DC will be re-connected with me. out there. I will see them again....and there is a religious component to that. P.S. I think you still owe me two quizzes on Deliverance. 😃 Bless you.

[@lauragray2197]

He was also my English teacher. Only class that made an extreme impact on me and made me curious about all things. Reading Alive, The Scarlet Letter….he is amazing. Thank you for being so wonderful Mr Mannion

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thanks, Laura, for those kind words ❤️

[@jonhenson5450]

​@@dmmkhesanhMR Mannion, curious about what offense you preferred , my guess is power I and Notre Dame 50 on defense. S/F L 3/1 , 1st MARDIV.

[@robertlucyksr667]

Wow you were lucky English is a boring class! Salute to Mannion.

[@dookhall8755]

I was a Marine radio Telegraph operator (2533) 1968-69. 2/13 then 4/11. For a good part of my time in VN I was one of the arty radio operators in the FDC talking to to guys like you. Busy days and nights. For several months With 4/11 we were shooting 155 SP’s. I could tell lots of stories of what it was like on our side of the radio chatter running multiple fire missions for a variety of marine units….the most memorable night I was talking with a 1st Recon unit that was being chased by the NVA. The recon marines would adjust their fire behind them as they ran. I just talked. It was the officers and enlisted men plotting in the FDC that were remarkable. Thank you for your service, marine.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Welcome Home! S/F

[@nornill6885]

This is one of the best veteran interviews

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thank you for this. Dennis

[@YoshiYosheda]

I saw an interview with a marine who was at the hill fights in 1967 same hill Dennis was on later it was a great documentary too

[@Jeff_arrieta]

I’ve been watching a lot of these types of interviews lately and it’s my new thing. I can listen to these war stories all day. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.

[@kevinkozak7044]

Heroes All

[@ottoso7044]

I’m from Hartford , Ct . What an awesome veteran thank you sir! Welcome home 🇺🇸

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thank you. I am humbled.

[@ottoso7044]

@@dmmkhesanh no thank you sir! My grandpa was drafted @ 18 in 68/69 with the 173rd glad he made it home. 🇺🇸 can’t believe how ppl treated you guys smh

[@CapnSchep]

This dudes memory is phenomenal ..!!

[@donaldjones7678]

I heard you on KZbin years ago. You give an outstanding interview. I was in Vietnam 1971 as a grunt. I will never forget that year ever. I relate to your experience. Good to hear another interview from you. It really takes me back.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thanks, Donald, for the kind words and your background. Welcome Home

[@davidbelvin8253]

Thank you for your service Donald .

[@timothysullivan4495]

I watched the whole video it was awesome. I cried at the end when you were telling about the treatment you received coming home and at the college campus. Just shameful how you were treated and heartfelt. My family has shed alot of blood for this country and it’s sickening to hear the reality of how our Vietnam veterans were treated upon returning home. Utmost respect for you sir.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thank you, Timothy, for these kind words. Much appreciated. Dennis

[@martinworkens6130]

Shameful non thinkers were harassing our victims , the young boys drafted or induced to join to try to avoid combat.

[@JaxRwld]

Thank you for this. I'm glad Dennis made it home and he's able to share his experience to us all. He's a great speaker. And to the host! For letting Dennis speak, great job.

[@brettrinker7012]

Dennis Marines in Viet Nam that I met cause I was 12 yrs old in 1972, are the reason I enlisted in 1978. 1 tour at Quantico, never went anywhere and was 4034 Computer Operator, wore a tie EVERYDAY, either Charlie's or Bravo's. At 17 and join the Marines? Never Ever imagined I'd be working in an office! But have nothing but pride for the corp, the pride "came" from you guys. Semper Fidelis Marine

[@dmmkhesanh]

S/F Dennis

[@Tidefan324]

What a fascinating accout of his experiences in Vietnam. This guy is a great storyteller and I was glued to the video listening to him. Thank you from one Vet to another. 😊

[@domteneglia9121]

Thank you Mr. Mannion for sharing your powerful story. Semper Fidelis

[@tomroberts9794]

One of the best interviews I've heard. I appreciate Dennis's service and this excellent documentary.0

[@vincethevoice237]

Hey Mr. Mannion, how are you? This is Vinny Ferrie, from the Class of 2000. Just wanted to say Thank you for your service, and thank you for the great memories at Sheehan back in 98 and 2000, when I had you. You always had us laughing, and Mike Esposito and I laugh to this day over some funny stories you told us....especially the chop chop story....."America, you number 1, give us chop chop"....and when you didn't give them chop chop...."Forget you, you're number 10!" (Edited for the comment section) 😅😂 Last time I saw you was at Southern 6 years ago, but I hope all's been well with you and your family, and I hope you all have a great weekend. Thanks again for your sacrifice, and keep the great interviews coming. Take Care. 🙂

[@christophermccormick2714]

Thank you, Dennis. I loved your story. Semper Fi from one Marine to another!

[@dmmkhesanh]

S/F

[@spencerlucas3065]

Thank you for your service Dennis!

[@cl4998]

You're a hero Dennis, thank you for the sacrifices you have made for the American people, you are truly a hero.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

Yeah they did sacrifice a lot of innocent people. Poor young men like him were duped into fighting a war they had no business in.

[@YoshiYosheda]

​@NoLefTurnUnStoned.ok Hanoi Jane

[@curtisgregory517]

13 months, ,,,,, wow , what a trip. I can relate to that, my first time to Vietnam was 1959. My last time there was 1972 = 13 years.

[@andrewsalacina9705]

Thank you for your service.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Welcome Home!

[@sutannguyen8599]

13 years in Vietnam did You eats a lots of rices and did you speak Vietnamess good too..the most American CIA Speaker Vietnamess very well Hope you will become 100 years old very soon and still Healthy forever..

[@elarke]

Thank you Dennis Mannion ...thank you, thank you, thank you. What an icredible interview of an incredible man.

[@elarke]

@@dmmkhesanh My father graduated from Notre Dame West Haven in 1956 and joined the US Air Force shortly thereafter. He was stationed in Hawaii for 4 years and was lucky never to see any combat.

[@dmmkhesanh]

@@elarke Hi Eric: NDHS Class of '65, huh? 😊 My brother Tim was as well. In fact, I also had brothers in the Classes of '66 and '67. The only time in NDHS history that 4 kids ( no twins of triplets) were in the building at the same time with different graduation years. All of us were football players. If your dad is still alive ask him. where he was when he heard the news that JFK had been shot in Dallas.

[@ual737ret]

First, I would like to thank this gentleman for his service. Unfortunately, as crazy and bad as it was back then, its exponentially worse now. I fear for this country’s survival. Men like Dennis are few and far between nowadays.

[@jamiemcdougall8365]

Outstanding story teller. I imagine he was a fantastic teacher. Thank you 🙏

[@kenblankenbuehler1049]

Great interview and story. I was a 2531 RTO but got moved to an admin position at Danang upon arrival. Went back to the 28th Marines left the Corps finished college and became an FBI agent. Semper Fidelis Dennis.

[@danielhamilton4269]

THANKS DENNIS !!! You remind me of my Dad - A WW2 combat vet and Football Man.

[@BobJones-dq9mx]

What an excellent interview! I also had a small Sony AM/SW transistor radio while stationed at a remote outpost in Laos (1970). Reception was excellent both at night and during the day. Job well done!

[@dmmkhesanh]

Welcome Home!

[@alanrice39]

This was a outstanding interview, thank you Mr Mannion for sharing your story

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thanks, Alan.

[@Mosey410]

A great interview, bet he was an engaging teaching , strikes me as a tough but fair kinda guy. My Pop Pop was a mortar man in Europe in 44-45. He said he saw me break from the stress of out going Artillery crossing the Roer or the Rhine River. He was also bombed by the Air Core twice during operation Cobra and suffered barrages from German 88s and a rail gun. He said it sounded like a freight train coming through the air.I can only imagine how rough it was for the NVA on the other end of Mr.Mannions long guns. Thanks for sharing your service and being such an engaging speaker. Cheers from Baltimore Maryland 🍀

[@williamburruel4378]

I’ve seen another video Mannion did on a presentation to a group. What an interesting and dynamic speaker. God Bless you Sir.

[@KaelynDreyer]

Thank You for your service and your story Dennis. Welcome Home Marine.

[@joeruden8144]

Thank you sir. You are another of our national treasures.

[@Brough1111]

Great insight

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Thank you for all you did Dennis!

[@gordonchassin8202]

His students were very lucky to have a teacher like him

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your stories and keep them coming please.

[@oghamstone5964]

Great interviews. I always forget most Veterns were 18/19/20. Kids really. Imagine 19 year old's these days.

[@gcrauwels941]

Great account of this man's experiences. Respect.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thank You....

[@mollydollhair7406]

You seem like a very likeable guy. Very enjoyable and insightful listening to this interview

[@robertlucyksr667]

Awesome interview Dennis, a marine with the gift of gab, very rare. Kudos from an Aviation Machinst mate 82-90. USN.

[@jaimereyna7993]

I believe this man to be a human being above all other things.

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

And there was me thinking that he was a Seahorse!!

[@YoshiYosheda]

Troll. Say hi to Hanoi Jane ​@@NoLefTurnUnStoned.

[@Lt-Dan]

This should be made into a movie

[@gc2879]

Great interview. Just a side note …. I like looking at the person who is talking.

[@garypiont6114]

It turns out you have nice video. Thanks from North Aurora il

[@samalw]

Great interview. Great Marine.

[@midnightrider1178]

Amazing story DENNIS very detailed thank you for your service god bless you!!!!

[@Slide164]

What a fantastic interview!

[@cope3256]

Thank you for your service.

[@jonhenson5450]

Similar, I was assigned an MOS I couldn't even comprehend. My Senior DI made eye contact, walked me to Sgt. Major s office, and I became 03. It made perfect sense to them I wanted to be a simple grunt in a line company.

[@Curtis-l9e]

this is a great interview, really great you made it home, Dennis. like you, i am grateful I made it home alive and in one piece......note: i like looking at the person who is talking

[@mtbflats972]

Amazing interview and story and life

[@AllAccessConstruction]

Respect.. 🫡🫡 Definitely A Good Guy went to Norte Dame

[@deVrieco]

Surprised to hear about East Lansing! From Lansing MI, thank you sir ❤❤❤

[@jonhenson5450]

Wow, from a family member I knew some details of E 2/26 that first night on 861. But, never knew about all that 81mm support from I 3/26(Dabney) on 881. Probably helped save Echo as much as their goal line stand in the ditches.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Hey Jon - to clarify a bit, the NVA attack of Hill 861 on 20/21January was just that hill. Two days later E/2/26 hiked up from the valley to a hill just below the eastern side of 861. They established a perimeter and began to dig in. It was named 861a. The attack by the NVA you referenced occurred on 4Feb68.

[@jonhenson5450]

@@dmmkhesanh thanks so much. I realized that after my comment. I mixed details from my reading with recollections of a family member there with E 2/26. Thanks for your time. L 3/1 87-91

[@dmmkhesanh]

@@jonhenson5450 S/F !

[@jbuckley2546]

Excellent interview, absolutely fascinating. Thank you both.

[@fredgandolfi2356]

Wonderful interview. Gripping story. So upsetting to hear of people disrespecting soldiers who risked their lives, instead of the couch politicians who sent them.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thank you Fred for the kind words. Dennis

[@davidrobertson8518]

What year did he go to the war, interviewer asked him twice

[@davidkiser6083]

I noticed he mentions An Hoa & Arizona Territory south of Da Nang. I came to An Hoa in October 1968, I remember being on Operation Meade River, in the Dodge City area about 10 miles south of Da Nang. I was a grunt 0311 Rifleman with H-co 2/5 Marines, we were under Operation control of the 26th Marines on the attack of the 36th NVA regiment L, I. Companies were on our right flank for 3 days of very heavy combat, a staff Sergeant from India 3/26 posthumously received the metal of honor.

[@keithhenrickson-zt9fw]

My bro was with 3/5 Lima company from aug 1968 to June 1969 he was a m 60 gunner .he was in the bush for 5 months and the rest of the a An Hoa .

[@garypiont6114]

Thanks for the vid. 861 a was a gyreen he'll hole. Nevertheless they did not surrender What men Thanks

[@Hemidakota]

Semper Fi brother...a true hero

[@The__Outlaw]

@ 29:45 What does "Bill it , over rank" Mean ?

[@kennethprice5628]

Welcome home Marine, you served with honor, sir...Semper Fi

[@Curtis-l9e]

your correct, no closure

[@thefeckineejit264]

You made him take it off!!

[@IntheBlood67]

Attention! Hand Salute!

[@WinstonCathedral]

Notre Dame was/is the Catholic High School in West Haven, CT.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Yes it is.

[@joycecogdill9797]

This was a riveting interview- glad didnt hear much from interviewer, just let him go!!

[@notagrd]

Cool bak drop

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thanks. I love low key. :)

[@Americal1970]

I don't like it when people thank me. I know they mean well, and I am not rude, but I DO say I feel guilty because I absolutely hated every livin second of my time there. 11 bravo, 23rd Infantry Division AMERICAL. Your right the world is lucky it didn't spit on me. I never needed a parade, I could care less. 100% Service connected is enough.

[@jonperley7304]

SIR When you were talking about the French maps LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS!!! Like I've said in the past these videos need to be shown in every school in the country they need to realize how this country was born and why they have the freedom that we have!!! 🗽🇺🇸

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thank you

[@Locoapache3]

Jumped rank from PFC to Corporal before being tested in the heat of battle? Didn’t sound he got any shit for this. Lucky.

[@kengrimsley4172]

Welcome home, Dennis. Fuck that guy on the airplane home. I'm glad at least that the flight attendant and van driver were nice to you.

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thanks, Ken, I have always felt the same way about the guy on the plane. I appreciate your “0n Target” response. Dennis

[@garypiont6114]

Typical lineman, I'll get the water. Glad he had a great c.o.

[@Boz_-st4jt]

Dennis, your father was correct! "it was a Shit Show in a Shit Hole Country" Semper Fi! G/2/5 An Hoa/Arizona Territory 68-69

[@dmmkhesanh]

Welcome Home and S/F !

[@jpatrickgreen]

The story on the commercial airliner was hard to listen to. It's infuriating how this country treated our Vietnam Veterans upon their return and for subsequent decades. Father and uncles were all I Corps Marines in 67-68 and have similar stories about returning stateside. Welcome home Marine.

[@garrettoreilly1151]

Òoĺ😊pp😊😊pp😊

[@scottberton6646]

Westie 👍

[@ThePigPig65]

Cant listen. Recording is terrible

[@Norminator1]

Too bad night vision tech wasn’t advanced then as it it is now would have been a whole different story. Every marine wud have had their own pair of night vision googles

[@SuperWarlard]

Egyptian! Not Iranian. I don't believe it.

[@cl4998]

Christ, man! Insist he leave the bracelet on! This man is a hero, he can much as much, or little background noise as he likes. What are you, a Communist?!

[@ronaldstarkey4336]

Shucks...ly

[@maclennerd7514]

Lol😂

[@ericgibson2079]

Some stories are getting lame, same thing, no good stuff, plz look out for this. Thanks Bud, Sorry your youth was stolen in such a great country. It's her lame leadership, not her soul...

[@dmmkhesanh]

Thanks for this nice comment, Eric. Appreciated. Dennis

[@jonhenson5450]

Wrong. The democrat party abandoned service dogs in Afghanistan, during the surrender and retreat. Dogs in cages, alone, among people who hate and fear dogs.

[@Trollzarefunny]

Lmmfaoooooo Troy are chirping 😂

[@rprzpnting]

This guy loves to hear himself talk

[@YoshiYosheda]

Difference people listen except you considering your probably a communist.

[@gumby-vk4mo]

Imo it my sound like I support it but you have know idea about quantum computing and AI hence it had to be done .it went to the AI system for future bumanity reason you better study up fellow and stop running ideas on you tube.

[@mariocote3171]

The topic is good but not the interviewer. You made this video boring watching you falling asleep.

[@Monster_2_82]

what a douche making him take the bracelet off

[@stanpressley8136]

Dennis you could respect those of who aren’t going to HELL when we die and stop every time you do an interview about your Nam experience cursing GOD!!!!!!!

[@dmmkhesanh]

I ain’t going to hell, Stan, maybe you are? I have lived an honorable life but that doesn’t qualify for anything because I don’t believe. You do, I guess. Fair enough. In addition, I could give a shit if you think I’m heading there. Take your “I am loftier than you” attitude and stick it where the sun doesn’t shine