Walking Across a Minefield | Memoirs Of WWII #26

WW2 Veteran Samuel Lombardo grew up in Italy under Mussolini’s fascist dictatorship, but dreamed of immigrating to the United States. Once an American citizen, Sam was determined to fight for his newfound country and freedom.
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Written and Directed by Joshua Scott
Filmed by Christian McLean
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Post Audio by Lane Tarr
Archive Footage Sources:
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Archive Photograph Sources:
Italian Army Historic Photogalleries
University of Connecticut Libraries
United States Library of Congress
United States Department of the Treasury
Missouri History Museum
Early Detroit Images from the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
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U.S. Air Force
U.S. Army
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
Marie Christine Vincent
Musical Score Source:
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Artlist Songs and Composers:
“A Glimmer of Hope” by Michael Vignola
“La Luna e la Fisarmonica” by Ziv Moran
“Scenes” by Runar Blesvik
“Thoughts In Motion” by Tristan Barton
“Reverse the River” by Philip Daniel Zach
“Memoirs Of WWII Theme” composed by Joshua Scott, performed by Chris Baldwin

[@angryohioan3700]

With everything going on about how America is so terrible, I needed to hear this patriot today.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Well said!!

[@BM205]

Amen!

[@macgonzo]

@Porkchop Periwinkle no, he was talking about you.

[@murder13love]

The trouble is, America and the UK were once welcoming, amazing countries. They are poisoned today. Ww3 is brewing.

[@ACVRG1]

macgonzo No, he described Antifa. Had he used the word dipshit he would’ve been referring to you.

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

LT. Sam Lombardo is a Soldier’s Soldier. He lead his men through the worst parts of WWII with true heroism and bravery and the only thing he wanted was an American Flag. He would not be denied this symbol of freedom and his selflessness of donating his most honored possession is truly one of his life’s most memorable acts. I know his men will never forget him or his name for as long as they remain alive. You Mr. Lombardo Sir are the true definition of an American hero. Thank you for your service Sam and we as America owe you a debt of gratitude for your selfless acts on the battlefields of Europe.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Well said! Thanks for watching!

[@MrWATCHthisWAY]

Memoirs of WWII - no, thank you for brining these forgotten pieces of history to our nation now. These men and women who stepped up to answer the call to arms when the world asked them to, is history that may have been forgotten to the pages of government file vaults only then, maybe if someone who decided in the future to look through these files and read each one to discover these people who’s personal stories get to be narrated by the people themselves who bring an view that only the person who lived them can provide us the true perspective of what they experienced. The smells, the tastes, the places, the people whom they experienced this with and just the 7ft deep foxhole that saved him and his foxhole buddy lives. This telling can only be remembered by the persons who endured the hell from up high. Thank you for brining their stories to us! Maybe you helped lighten his burden some too?

[@Asticii]

We are all so thankful for his service❤️

[@limjahey3119]

“I got homesick for the American flag.” This man makes me proud to be American. I dont care what anybody says about this country. We are blessed and fortunate to call her home.

[@burtthebeast4239]

😇😇💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@tntkop]

I have to disagree. I DO CARE what people say about this country. THIS IS A GREAT COUNTRY. When people denigrate it, it pisses me off. When people denigrate the people who protect it - the police, the military - it pisses me off. When people burn our country’s flag, it pisses me off. The people who do these things, they piss me off. They are the same type of fascists that America fought in WW1 and WW2. I DO CARE what people say about this country; so should you.

[@pgroove163]

@@tntkop you're right it is a great country unfortunately it's denigrated daily..

[@pgroove163]

👍

[@lindaedwards5598]

Amen. I love our great country and am so proud of the greatest generation.

[@epmd2332]

Ok this has got to be the healthiest 101 year old I’ve ever seen easily

[@DJC_2003]

Doesnt look a day over 50

[@fairlane2020]

Yep

[@dylanwilliams8007]

@@DJC_2003 idk what kind of 50 year olds you know but this guy looks atleast 70 on a good day. Granted that’s still younger than he is soooooo

[@DJC_2003]

@@dylanwilliams8007 genetic diversity

[@slybooha]

Sam hit his 3rd hole-in-one at the age of 87. He was truly a freak if nature. You should see his videos from when he was his 90's. He was very active. Sadly he started to age quickly after contracting cancer.

[@mats7492]

So he is 101 years old.. how is that possible.. he looks and speaks like he’s in his 70s max...

[@debrakleid5752]

I looked him up online and he was in the news in February and was 100 in February. He looks and sounds amazing

[@tonynapoli5549]

Debra Kleid he’s Italian don’t forget we don’t age that quickly ..... let you into a secret it’s the olive oil ..... he’s proved himself ! He’s a hero in my eyes 👍👍

[@EGOS42]

Good grief! I thought he seemed much younger.

[@ozzy4465]

If you actually bwatch all their videos, most of those vets being 90+ or 100 seem very healthy and look good. That's a generation of people who would work hard, didn't have fast food and weren't laying down most of the day or just sitting down and using their phones. They were much more active back then.

[@shawnwilkerson8711]

Because his balls are bigger than pumpkins

[@dopedumpling5695]

I REALLY DO BELIEVE THAT "ONE MAN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE". IT GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS WHEN HE SAID THAT ALL OF HIS COMRADE FOLLOWED HIM AT THE MINE FIELD.

[@sithinstructor]

These should be mandatory viewing in every high school.

[@jondough4227]

INDEED it should ! How about it Mr. Trump; can you make it happen ?

[@Shooter_Mcgavin93]

Exactly!

[@bonorbitz]

@@jondough4227 Heh. He'd be the one telling his browncoats to imprison those who don't raise their hand to him and his cronies.

[@tool-nh8mk]

We cannot rely on our public schools which are being sadly run by ungrateful liberals. Real learning starts within your own walls.. we are sharing all of these incredible memoirs with our kids.. freedom doesn't come free, never has and never will. There will be wars til the end of our days.. we must never forget that.. brave because of a greater power, to live according to his will in One Nation Under God with liberty and justice for all. God Bless this beautiful country and help us to preserve it for our future generations 🙏 ❤

[@nastynoles1213]

Just TRY to imagine walking 250 yards thinking every step you're gonna die..... This is what a hero looks like and why we are so lucky to live free here in America. God bless this man.

[@tool-nh8mk]

We cannot imagine.. and truly he was in God's Hands with every step. ❤ ever so thankful for his bravery and most importantly the faith he had to keep going, May we never forget these heroic soldiers and their amazing memoirs. What a gift!!!!

[@TheNightWatcher1385]

“I died with every step.” Made me choke up.

[@lb7304]

This chanel is so important for the future and the past, that i cant even express it in words! Keep it up

[@bdb34mc84]

Amen

[@justmepraying]

Amen 🙏

[@doughboybellmore2347]

"My dad got us all together, Remember Your Heritage, still be proud of your heritage-you cannot change that, but America is Our New Country" American is Our Home. Pro Patria

[@doughboybellmore2347]

God Bless You Brother Sam, You are Every Thing I Love About Our Nation, This Video brought tears to my Eyes Brother

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

We should be as proud! Thank God we have her! And Pray we keep her free!!

[@Ronnie-Jones]

most forbidden documentary.. Europa The Last Battle at archive . org

[@charlieh7869]

Thank you for your service. It’s ashame that people these days don’t respect how much was given by all these soldiers to make this great country what it is today and the true meaning of being an American.

[@garrett3234]

Charlie H seriously man its a travesty and thank all these soldiers for there sacrifice

[@enochdemille2396]

Lest we forget.

[@gabrieldzwonowski9815]

You know the truth. Forget everyone else

[@donsailing1356]

My dads older brother died at the Battle of the Bulge, so any story I come across about that battle really gets to me. With all the hate out there today for this great country and our flag, this great video of this great man is exactly what I needed to hear! Thankyou!

[@jjff1520]

May his soul rest in peace. Living close to where the Bulge took place and hearing stories about GIs living with my grandparents in their childhood during the war, I feel deeply sorry for each and every life lost and I personally make sure that their effort and ultimate sacrifice will be honored as long as I live.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

@@jjff1520 thank you sir for your families sacrifice. Semper Fi!

[@donsailing1356]

JJ FF Thankyou! I don’t know you, but you’re a good man!

[@Andyb2379]

And you thought you were having a bad day. Greatest generation, thank you

[@btrdangerdan2010]

He cracked me up when his lietenant said not to stretch his luck with the grass.

[@luckyleo88]

He walked by faith, not by sight. God bless this man for his bravery for his men and country.

[@mikehurricane5767]

Thank you . Lest we forget . "Live Free Or Die". My Hero , my Dad , 25th infantry Div. South Pacific Campaign . Two Bronze Stars , and too many more to list . Rest in peace , Dad I will see you again soon .

[@2thewilderness]

Other than the Messiah, I've never heard anything more heroic. The medals he received are not worthy of this man. Even the MOH wouldn't be enough. The Flag, that's his award. He couldn't have been presented with anything higher.

[@2thewilderness]

@@dixztube Jim Crow has expanded to democracy. Now they think everyone is theirs.

[@2thewilderness]

@@dixztube I heard you LOUD and CLEAR. That's why I responded as I did. I don't worship country, that is a democratic ideology. Republicans don't worship the country either. Their pride is in their Freedom. That's why they wave the flag. It represents that Freedom. In democracy, the state matters, not the People. The state is powerful at the expense of the People. You brought up Jim Crow. Take it from a Man who lived through Jim Crow. kzbin.info/www/bejne/laCQi4tueJaSodU Maybe he'll invite you to his show for a debate. Regarding your democracy, I WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH IT! You have read the US Constitution, haven't you? You may have missed this: U.S. Constitution - Article 4 Section 4 Article 4 - The States Section 4 - Republican Government The United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened) against domestic Violence. democracy is illegal in this country. Look it up yourself. If you don't approve of our Freedom, the beauty is, you're free to leave it.

[@bunnybooper8841]

Richard Richardson You are the problem with our country. Go back to your throngs of violent immoral An Tee Fuh “comrades.”

[@bunnybooper8841]

American Republic Huzzah! Well said!

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

American Republic: I couldn't agree more.

[@imjusttoodissgusted5620]

When i asked my Dad how he got his Bronze Star and he said he probed a path through a minefield with his bayonet, thats all he would say about it.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Thanks be to your father for his service and to his family for their sacrifice.

[@iananderson1848]

What a fabulous story. From an Aussie admirer Down Under of our American friends .

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Thank you. Be proud of the heroes that you have in Australia..

[@conpop6924]

My grandfather served with the Australian army at New Guinea in ww2!

[@KeepItBrick]

My goodness, this gentleman doesn’t look a hundred years old. Honestly looks younger than most 80 year olds I know.

[@TedMcCarthy95]

This is guy is amazing we have a lot to learn from him

[@epmd2332]

My great great uncle is a WWII veteran who just turned 100 a while back and to my knowledge is the oldest loving WWII veteran around where I live he’s never really talked ab the war much but I feel like it would be cool to hear his experiences

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Let us know if he would be open to telling his story. You can fill out a veteran form on our website www. Memoirsofwwii.com

[@epmd2332]

Memoirs of WWII awesome I’ll have to find out if he’d be willing to tell you guys

[@onetwothreefourfive12345]

thanks from the UK. this guy's a legend

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Lewis, you have heroes in your country as well. UK fought along with us. Thank you for your help.

[@txyakangler65]

To be able to hear these stories from true hero's. It makes me proud to be an American.

[@almighty5839]

Man looks amazing for being 101, by far the greatest generation

[@memeenjoyer42]

My grandpa served in the pacific during ww2 and had to do this he was the only man of his platoon to survive

[@shawnmarks1400]

I can't imagine how this man's first meal or hug to his mother must have felt when he got home it must have been glorious. I hope he's still with us and enjoying his family, God bless you and thank you for your service to our country and freedom, Sir

[@jqvr1055]

Amazing. Love the way he loves his country. More people should do that in America today.

[@thomasliberti1917]

Thank God for that generation. Without that type of brave men, we probably wouldn't have the life we have today in this great country. Thank you for your service SIR. And God bless you.

[@franlooving4203]

The Greatest Generation is everything to me! I cannot thank them enough and I thank you all for making these videos. It is too bad that young kids and teens don't see these in school! EVERYONE should respect the people who endured World War II. As a soldier, as a doctor, as a food prep person, as a housewife, as a nurse, as a person minding kids who had to leave home and live in a different area, etc. All kind hearted people are to be respected!!!

[@apbiggins8mm]

Its amazing how humble these great men are

[@RhettyforHistory]

Excellent job as always. I'm forever grateful to those that served in WW2 and sacrificed so much for all of us in the United States. They are true heroes to me!

[@vitodereine5360]

Just for walking thru that minefield, this man deserves the Medal of Honor. What a real badass..

[@bretkissinger5533]

While people burn American flags, this man, fighting in a foreign land, created his own.

[@rabidgator6473]

Makes you feel proud….

[@Historybuffm8]

How can people dislike these videos? These people fought for our freedom so future generations wouldn’t go through what they went through.

[@frenchfan3368]

People that dislike these videos are probably the same people who want to "peacefully protest" and "reform" (translation: destroy)this country. They're losers. Hats off to our veterans who have given so much and asked for so little!

[@user-ff7fg5hu1x]

@@frenchfan3368 of course you had to use a scapegoat that you preconceived in your little head

[@frenchfan3368]

@@user-ff7fg5hu1x You don't know anything about my head buddy. Isn't the comment "preconceived in my little head" a preconceived idea you had? It sounds like you need to go out and "peacefully protest" so you can "make a change."

[@matthewleighton6935]

I am in disbelief at how these hero’s saved the world and are so insightful, humble and compelling. I wish all the health and happiness in the world and thank you from the bottom of my heart to all veterans for your service in giving us all the life we enjoy today.

[@jvleasure]

If ever a generation earned immortality...

[@NadaYogi]

He is the type of man many of us aspire to be.

[@benisaten]

These stories all need to be told. Respects to everyone of you, from 🇨🇦.

[@Ruthl3ssKill3rx]

Imagine having 65 men following exactly in your footsteps..these men are the men I aspire to be like in life

[@BM205]

Whenever I think I have it bad I reflect on what these great men endured and realize how well I have it because of them.

[@axlepacroz]

Some studio or company or whoever should really get behind what you do and give all the resources you need, to reach as many veterans as you can. This is some wonderful stuff.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks for your support. We are trying on our end and will continue until the last wwii passes!

[@doa_824]

I love this old man ❤️😁

[@patriciamcmurray4272]

What an amazing story and an amazing man! I can’t believe he’s 100+. We need more patriots like this these days.

[@peacefulmindFFXV]

coming from work, finally something good to watch

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickperry9051]

Absolutely Amazing story! It’s crazy how the mines were spread out 3 feet apart and if they didn’t step in his footprints it could have lost men. Keep up the great works guys!!

[@goodolzimm5827]

My dad was part of America's greatest generation. But I'm glad he is not here to see what is happening in our cities whose freedom he fought to preserve and the shameful, disgraceful actions of Congress that dishonor their memories and sacrifices.

[@michaelp4749]

that sucks especially for the ones who fought and are still alive today. Times change but people dont. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@chrisflocco8084]

Amen to you sir.

[@northscene]

these protests throw away everything our soldiers died for, absolutely disgusting

[@user-ff7fg5hu1x]

@@northscene more 2 come

[@jesspryce5025]

this year would have killed my dad and my mom.. our country/world has gone shit sideways. and Godless.. I am glad they didn't get to see this

[@thomasstrikwerda7114]

"So I looked up in the heavens" what a story😟

[@KCODacey]

He was able to give.... Makes all of my efforts seem inconsequential. But, staying positive, he has unknowingly spurred me to be a better person. Thank you kind Sir.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

Applause! Here is one guy who gets it. He knows the price of freedom, and was willing to pay it. Despite his fear he had orders and carried them out, regardless of the cost to himself. Bravo "sar- giant"! You are my hero. All you guys are. I'm so glad The Lord guided each of your many many steps across that field. Please enjoy your retirement. You have more than earned it.

[@remusdors7053]

I'm happy that i'm watching this on my birthday i love these :)

[@Mikkellol160]

Happy Birthday! :D

[@remusdors7053]

@@Mikkellol160 thank u

[@Erock927]

Happy birthday

[@remusdors7053]

@@Erock927 thank u

[@MerenJamirNaga]

Happy Birthday Bruh

[@tomasd9209]

I find it so mind blowing that this man traveled more than 700 ft in a minefield where there was a mine every 3 feet and single-handedly led all his men through without anyone killed.

[@SunnyIlha]

They all stepped into his footprints. So that none stepped on a mine. This story is proof of Miracles of steadfast dedication and total, absolute courage in People; *him* .

[@hadesapocalypse]

Best timing to wake up :)

[@duckyboa4293]

I wish I found this account when quarantine started, so I could binge watch all these videos

[@Erock927]

God bless these men....today we stand on the shoulders of giants and spit down upon the sacrifices they made.

[@aloysiusdevanderabercrombi470]

Excellent comment. Yes, some people.... the ignorant, the disrespectful, the brainwashed. God bless this man.

[@bettygrable5035]

I don't have words for what these men did over there, just emotions. God Bless all of them.

[@TheTruthis5285]

All the professional cowards playing a game in the nfl, nba, mlb, etc... NEED to see this!! God bless you sir, God bless the greatest generation of heroes, God bless all American Patriots and God bless America!!

[@justanaveragesukhoi3349]

Casually ignores the almost 10 million deaths the Soviet Union had in ww2

[@TheTruthis5285]

Hey Sukkhoi....WHAT!?!?!? “casually ignores”?? Ok, you just “casually ignored” millions of Jews, Chinese, Canadians, British, Australians, Philippinos, etc, etc.....REALLY?!? Let me guess, you hate the American flag....grow up.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

@@TheTruthis5285 And the number was closer to like 20 million. 10 million or more were just the civilians. That's alot of people for him to "ignore"! But every person here has the right to say what they want. Sergeant Lombardo made sure of that.

[@TheTruthis5285]

Amen Bill D.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Amen and amen.

[@TheGreatest1974]

What a long walk THAT must’ve been. God bless him. A true hero and a lovely man. A true American!🇬🇧

[@semarox7772]

To every American: This version of your Country is still there. It is still in your hearts and minds. You should never forget that. Because he wouldn't either, even after all those years. Sending you love and greetings from Germany!

[@dismemberedlamb9104]

really appreciate this comment

[@Chrisamos412]

Sema Rox thank you sir, what’s going on here is not the majority, unfortunately the younger generation has been totally brainwashed to believe the Nation is evil. It has a complicated history, but it certainly isn’t what they think. My 21 yr old daughter has been sucked into that thinking also, it’s very sad. Sema you have a beautiful country, we spent five years in the UK when I was a teen and I was blessed to do some traveling, we loved Germany!

[@tylerhargrave1882]

Thanks brother. We’re going through rough times but deep down inside we’re all Americans.

[@saberdriving]

And 🇨🇦

[@wyndorphstormcrow8372]

Thank you sir, we need to hear this

[@yvesmagnin4187]

Merci pour vos vidéos toujours aussi émouvante Grand respect à tous ces soldats et surtout ne jamais les oublier 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@frenchfan3368]

Ça fait plaisir de voir des Français regarder cette chaine You Tube! Vive la France et les FFI!

[@knoxville363]

Just got done rewatching all of your videos and boom new video!!! Love love this series and i recommend it to everyone i know!!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

So awesome thank you so much for your support and for watching and sharing! These stories need to be seen in these days!

[@TheKep]

That man could tell a thousand stories and I could sit and listen to them all. Truly the greatest generation. Kids at 17-20 did more for this country than ours now will do in a lifetime.

[@pilotmanpaul]

God bless you guys for interviewing these great Veterans. We are the last generation to see, listen and meet these Heroes. Please keep doing what you are doing.

[@simplymotivated1511]

It's always great to hear stories from Guardmen in WWll they be just as great as the others.

[@ethannemcek2679]

God was with him the day he went through that mind field..... god is great.

[@TheNismo777]

God has no business with this, he was just lucky.

[@usfreight]

You don't think all the men were praying? God wasn't good to the ones that stepped on one. A god could have stopped it all. Fk him.

[@l_W7]

@@usfreight every man who has seen serious combat even if they are not religious will say they'll start praying to god or whoever, i wouldn't say fck him, im not religious but it got alot of men through the war in believing they are being watched over.

[@Murasame13]

@@l_W7 very good point

[@queencerseilannister3519]

@@l_W7 I heard a similar story from a flight attendant who was on plane that was going to crash.. she basically said, if anyone was an atheist, in that moment they were praying to God!!! 😄😉

[@FlawdasFinest09]

Thank you sir for everything you have done for our country I'm only 29 and can't imagine what it must have been like for you around my age but again thank you and I love that you love America so much as do I God Bless you and God bless the U.S.A

[@ad5047]

Thank you so much for this video. That's such a great work you're doing. Come by France sometimes we have some people left with great storys to tell

[@MemoirsofWWII]

We are hoping to come soon. Please send any leads you have via our veterans form on our website www.memoirsofwwii.com

[@adeisinger2033]

So grateful for these men for all the suffering they endured and this channel for keeping these stories alive.

[@michaeloliver4440]

love watching these!

[@tonyandrea8763]

The generation of people that they always thought of "what to give",and not of what " to take"!!!! Respect

[@jleeblackmon5340]

I hope everyone heard him there at the end when he said "this great country" and this man actually seen real fascism, so everyone rioting in the streets saying this country is oppressed and abunch of racist, get over urself and be thankful for this beautiful America tht we live in

[@tommyhijmensen6257]

Thank you for defending liberty and for youre service, u sire, are the last of the true generation of heroes 😢

[@robertweingartner2055]

Another great video, Josh. I love wathcing these videos. And "Thank You" to all the men who fought for our country.

[@hilldwler420]

How can u not feel pride when u represent this great country. Sams pride was earned in blood and sweat, through the sacrifices of countless boys were free today. Thank you all.

[@shouryajitbhattacharya2900]

Thanks for your service,sir

[@pablotown77]

He is one of a kind since childhood. Intelligent, quick thinker, brave, loyal, grateful, ingenious. A remarkable human being and soldier. Thank you sir, God bless you and God bless America.

[@johnjacobs1625]

True Heroes! Thanks Sam! My Dad was Sam too. 82nd and 101st 508th PIR Co H 1943-46 Lived to be 85. JJ USN VF-142 75-79

[@mbah8011]

God bless America! The greatest country in the world.

[@Mrs.V98]

Im glad I get to see this man as my customer at my job. I am grateful. He is a kind man.

[@patrickcach2119]

Thank you for your service

[@kayleehyland7598]

I’m so thankful for brave veterans like Mr. Lombardo. If it were not for these selfless soldiers, we would not be living with the freedoms we enjoy today. True heroes! Mighty men! ♥️ Thank you, from a patriotic Aussie/American teen! 🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@Henry-og4ij]

Thank you

[@tigdepp4484]

After everything he & his brothers in arms went through. He's Grateful that he was able to give of himself to the efforts in WWII. The younger generations have so much to learn from these men & women. I hope they have found peace in their lives.

[@jaylane5539]

Well done again , thank you for doing these

[@OLMasterChief]

If i won the lottery tomorrow i would hand this channel half and say lets find all the brave souls still with us and hear there stories.

[@TheSpringMood]

What a great man. Thank you sir. The greatest generation so selfless, humble, and tough.

[@jamessidebottom2949]

Always excited to hear their stories!

[@johngiovine8792]

You are a tribute to all that is great in America, thank you for your service, Piasan!

[@HatredOfMephisto]

damn 101 but he sounded like 70

[@jennellpatricio9995]

My grandpa was a tank mechanic... he would fix downed tanks behind enemy lines... I loved the stories of survival he'd tell me... They really were the best generation....

[@johnbava3]

Some of my family emigrated to the US from Calabria so this story really hits home. Thank you for sharing.

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent video!! I and all Americans owe so much to so few as Mr. Churchill once said to those who are serving in America's Military and to those Veteran's who have served and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for all the freedoms we enjoy each day that are taken for granted. Thank you and may God bless you all.

[@ronaldlundelius936]

God bless all our men and women in uniform I love you all and be safe.

[@amj338]

My grandfather fought in the 99th infantry (called the "battle babies" because most of them were so young). I cherish the stories he told me when he was alive of the battle of the bulge and crossing the Rhine into Germany. The greatest generation

[@ianjohnson171]

This guy’s 101?!?! Holy crap lol he looks and sounds great!

[@Marcusdemakis]

The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. Proverbs 16:9

[@Smashedpuppet]

This is class - I'm a British Pakistani with 3 great uncles in WW2 and I love hearing stories like this. Wish they were still alive so i could listen to some of their stories.

[@demirhindi471]

I hope this canal name dont memorirs of WWIII

[@drizzetsrevenge]

What an incredible story from such a brave soldier. Thank you for your service 🇺🇲

[@HolyJeromanEmperor]

I would like to see more non american stories because they provide a different point of view :)

[@AA-xk7gy]

That takes time and money. It’s hard to even find these guys anymore let alone in other countries.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

I agree. But there are limiting factors such as finding these people in the first place. Then the money to travel to them. If you're in the USA, there's a pretty good chance the vets you interview are going to be American.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

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