WW2 Pacific Combat Marine Tells All

[@cutwater1965]

Evansville - Benjamin E. Newman Jr., age 96, of Evansville, IN, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Rest in Peace. God bless you sir. Big salute.

[@eunicestone838]

God bless you sir.

[@MrTonyVision]

RESPECT, forever sir. My father was in WW2 European 36th Texas infantry, anti-tank from invasion Salerno Italy, Battle of Casino, taking of Rome, southern France invasion, Rhone valley fight up into crossing into Vosages forests near road road blocks in Germany and battlefield wounded from mortar tree bursts. Spinal cord injured that left my dad a paralyzed in a wheelchair for the rest of his life. He was sent home and after 65 major operations my dad survived WW2 and married his veteran hospital ward nurse. My mom and dad were featured in the WW2 feature film with Marlon Brando called, THE MEN directed by Stanley Kramer. Our country needs more like my parents and him. R.i.P.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

fighting in a war has nothing to do with being blessed by God. Knowing and living for Jesus Christ does. Nothing else matters in this life.

[@Joe-gu6oe]

RIP

[@gregearley4123]

Much respect, RIP sir .

[@Johnny-ip4mk]

Such a decent, humble man. The world is less of a place without him.

[@uncatila]

America is so full of scardy cats with masks trying to escape the alleged virus.

[@kermitlynotfound1129]

@@uncatila go get therapy

[@3113-q5z]

People are not decent like this anymore the greatest generation proud to say my grandpa Poppa was part of it he had to go to Germany near the end of the second ww I hope another one isn’t about to start with Russia my oldest son will be 18 this year bless this man they don’t make them like this anymore go’s less you RIP

[@BirdDawg1]

Well said.

[@nate2396]

Yeah he's so sweet and awesome

[@Combat556]

I’m a USMC Vietnam veteran, and I’m listening to this on the Memorial Day 2023. This Marine’s combat story is incredible, and when I get to heaven I will give him a salute and thank him for setting the example of honor and courage. Semper Fi, and rest in peace.

[@bobwrenn3218]

Semper Fidelis my brother. Welcome home. Sgt. USMC 1976-83. Beirut '82.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you. My gpa is my hero and I miss him every day.

[@GODJWilly]

Semper Fi, Warrior🇺🇸 OIF-8 USMC Vet, E-4. Will be right behind you, man the gates while I help others return to God, Brother. God Bless you🙌🏽✝️

[@rincondaver]

My Dad was at Kwajelin, Peleliu, Okinawa and then pulled Occupation Duty in Japan. Started talking more about it as he aged. Used to speak to my History classes at the schools I taught at. Kids were nothing but respectful and sincere. RIP Dad.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

Which outfit?

[@cpb0589]

Those kids were lucky! Blessings to you and your family.

[@anotherwhatsaiththescriptu6172]

My father went to the South Pacific Theater attached to the 25th division, Tropic Lighting, Amphibious Infantry.

[@GerardDaily-w4f]

@@anotherwhatsaiththescriptu6172

[@jeffupton8898]

What a tough guy. Surviving all those hell holes. I thank him from the bottom of my heart. Great memories.

[@frankf48]

Rest in peace Benjamin. Your story of your battles in Saipan and Tinian moved me to tears. Praise God you made it thru.

[@Chiller01]

That was about as good as interview as I’ve heard. The interviewer had enough sense to let the man tell his story

[@meadster308]

In broadcast school, I was taught to listen to the interviewee to later ask good follow up questions. And, of course, let them speak. Sadly, the art is lost among many who made the big time.

[@matrox]

Yeh..this is good but check out Gabriel Vertucci...the best in your face non stop war is hell action I have heard first hand.

[@Chiller01]

@@matrox yeah I’ve seen that one too. Salt of the earth guy and a pretty amazing interview.

[@uncletacosupreme7023]

@@meadster308 yea the big timers feel like they ARE the story.

[@jonolson2876]

At 18:43 “A lot of things happened on Saipan, I don’t know what you want to hear?” Then he goes on to tell one of the most lucid accounts of combat I have heard.

[@cpcattin]

My Dad was a Corp man on Guadalcanal. He could never talk about his experience. He tried but died @ 89 years unable to share the horrors of war. Dad was 17 upon arrival in theater. Our parents paid a tremendous price to give us a life of liberty. Thank you Mom (96) and Dad.

[@johnrogan571]

There is a u tube of the Marines being evacuated off Guadacanal after 6 months of constant killing ...my father in law Alfred Carvill Sgt USMC Is at the center of the survivors...only about 1/3 rd who entered that jungle came out alive. Al knew your Dad I am sure..he suffered from the effects of malaria and foot rot for the rest of his life...died at age 72 and was buried with honors by the Marines in Farmington New Mexico...I married his youngest daughter Iris...john Rogan...my dad Edward j Rogan was a navy signalman who transmitted the order on d day...all troops proceed ashore...an hour later the dead Army men floated past the LST...think he felt responsible...best to everyone...those WW2 men were amazing!

[@redwatch1100]

They bought us a good 60-70 years anyway. It used to be nice.

[@johnmcgraw2996]

Love my patriots

[@johnmcgraw2996]

@@johnrogan571 God bless you.

[@johnrogan571]

@@johnmcgraw2996 many sacrificed needlessly

[@josephfrasure3884]

I am having a hard time finding words to describe the respect I have for this man. I am just going to leave it at that.

[@Markos581973]

i respect everyone, ill leave it at that.

[@neilmccann5826]

@@Markos581973 You're trying to be funny, right? Respect is something thats earned, and to go into a jungle to defend a bunch of strangers back in your homeland, watching your friends get shot up one by one, and not knowing if you will live to see tomorrow. That my friend, is something that has earned a rational perskns respect. Read up on some history. Learn more about what the Japanese Army did to the Chinese people as they conquered village by village. You have no idea the amount of guts and bravery this man had. There were no 'safe-spaces' with stuffed animals in the utter hell that this hero endured!

[@samuelbasye3508]

@@neilmccann5826 Exactly! And no video games or smartphones to type smart ass comments with.

[@Markos581973]

@@neilmccann5826 are you a phycopath? You get triggered much?

[@Markos581973]

@@williammooney8499 ahh. The liberals are creeping their way into the forums late tonight. Shouldn't you be burning down your cities? Huh punk...get out of here "Kid"

[@andrewwebb-trezzi2422]

I’m sorry for your loss. What an honour it must have been to grow up with a giant of a man for a father. Rest In Peace sir. Thank you for what you did for us all.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you. He was my grandfather and my hero.

[@ChancetheCanine]

@@kbn2323❤️

[@milliebanks7209]

This marine is truly a hero! What a wonderful horrific story!

[@andywells397]

A backbone made of steel but the emotion regarding his comrades mutes him. A great man, typical of his generation.God bless them all..

[@kbn2323]

He was the strongest man I’ve known. Steel backbone is right. Also he had a strong will.

[@carlcampbell6827]

We are currently living in a country where most people could care less what these men have done for us.

[@mikemorgan5015]

@@carlcampbell6827 That's simply not true. It may seem that way. But in reality it is not. To say that most don't understand may be more accurate. What is currently at issue for veterans today is that rightly or wrongly we call veterans of WWII the greatest generation and put them on a pedestal as the best America has produced. That may be. But do not forget those who have served in the past 30 years. Most combat veterans of this generation have experienced exponentially more combat than anyone who served in WWII. And they serve under much more scrutiny and much less propaganda. And NONE of our "modern" veterans was drafted. Each one volunteered for duty. Regardless, many got much more than they signed up for. To those who haven't served, who aren't students of history, it is difficult if not impossible to understand the sacrifice laid down by veterans. I raise a glass to all generations who have served. An interesting point of discussion to me is the hypothetical situation of what the results of WWII would have been had our government and the press not worked so closely together censoring bad news and combat footage. Would we have continued if the American public knew how horrific the casualty numbers were in the amphibious assaults in the Pacific theater? Would "heros" like Chesty Puller be seen as heroes or incompetent leaders, herding our boys to slaughter for lack of understanding or care for modern combat tactics or respect for the fighting ability and determination of the enemy? We will never know the answer to that, but it is certainly worthy of consideration and thought. I can say this for certain. We live in a divided country that is now incapable of a general mobilization for major warfare. We no longer possess the manufacturing capacity or the REAL patriotism to come together as a nation to fight a common enemy. We are to busy fighting amongst each other. Hell, we can't even pull together for a few months to defeat a virus. If we can't even pull together to wear a flipping mask, how could we ever take on China or Russia? Everywhere we have abdicated our leadership position across the globe, those two nations have happily stepped in to fill the void. It's gut check time. Time to decide if we are Americans or if we are Democrats or Republicans. Word to the wise: Be wary of self proclaimed "patriots". Like real heroes, real patriots don't promote themselves as such.

[@Nessevan]

@@mikemorgan5015 What a well written reply. Thank you for that.

[@frankmarcum3702]

@@kbn2323 No

[@chesslover8829]

Mr. Benjamin Newman was a remarkable man. He possessed incredible mental and emotional strength. It was an honor to hear his story. May he rest in peace.

[@waynethomas1726]

I didn't see where he had passed away. But yes, I totally agree with you. He was one hell of a guy!

[@bobm2331]

Well said Sir. I'm a Navy Corpsman vet, never saw combat. Did my service time proudly.

[@Cg-yq7ve]

Amazing Man, thank you for your service sir.

[@appalachiangunman9589]

When he said “but I was 18, what did I know?” I thought to myself he was probably much more disciplined and mature than most adults.

[@escapedfromnewyork]

@Bob Morgan.....former Corpsman...HM2 8404/8451

[@rcushdogdog]

Couldn’t stop watching the remarkable story Mr. Newman told so humbly and with such fantastic detail. Sadly, I see he passed at age 96 about a month ago (March 2021). I was so impressed with the recall this man had late in life remembering names, dates, and places without a hint of trouble. We are so lucky that he took the time to share his story and that these people were smart enough to record it and put it on KZbin for us. Thank you.

[@johngiovine8792]

He was a humble hero, as all true hero's are. The Greatest Generation to be sure, like none other!

[@nealhead7673]

YES thank you. Kids SHOULD HAVE TO HEAR THESE STORIES.

[@kaynefryday1251]

RIP

[@johngiovine8792]

@@nealhead7673 Absolutely!

[@bravobravoh1344]

And he lived a long life after seeing all of that hell. Someone was watching over this man.

[@Hoodamax]

Eighty minutes and 13 seconds of the best spent time in my life hearing the stories of a true American hero.

[@mike4972]

This is the best interview I’ve seen in the longest time. This man is an absolute legend and I hope his whole family is proud to have known him

[@kbn2323]

We are very proud of him. He is my hero.

[@smallberries]

Mr. Newman lived to be 96 years old, passing on March 4, 2021. RIP Mr. Newman. Thank you for your service and the example you set. Rest in peace.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you for your comment. He is my hero.

[@nichep1]

This man and his friends is why I became a Marine. Semper Fi.

[@graff324]

Respect

[@mikeweston3514]

I'm a brit but this mans memories are so spot on very brave man I see he passed away recently rip marine from the uk

[@Markos581973]

I respect the Brits, we have many graves here in America dating back to the Revolution, both Red Coats and Americans buried together.

[@staffie54]

An outstanding man well done RIP

[@robertdempsey6006]

F

[@johnalexander5738]

It is absolutely amazing to me to see and hear his story. So calm and humble. The sheer grit it had to take to make it. I could listen to hours of his story.

[@michaelhussein870]

What a humble, straightforward man. A true hero, brave and may God Bless his soul. Super Fi 🇺🇲

[@dennispfeifer7788]

This is the finest testimonial of WWII combat I have ever heard...this man can remember almost every day hour by hour...it's truly unbelievable, and he remembers all the men around him by rank and by name...it's astounding...and he did not keep a diary...

[@kbn2323]

No diary. He always could recall the stories up until a couple years before his death. He was a foundation for the family for generations to come.

[@steaton165]

U folks gotta know this man is a USMarine! Thats how he remembers these details. Semper Fi my brother. Cpl. Steve Eaton,HMM165,CH53CrewChief.1972/73.Proudly served 1970 to 76.

[@martynwaters2358]

Incredible story. I had the same reaction, just riveting. He reminds me of James Stewart, determined while thinking outside the box. A loveable Rambo.

[@Peter-od7op]

Ijust hope we have enough men to stop biden and his communes

[@hugbug4408]

@@kbn2323 My , deceased, grandpa was in the U.S.As 82nd Airborne Div.. He was a medic with capt.s rank and optionally allowed to bear a weapon; a 30cal.carbine. He jumped on dday 6/6/1944; had to hold off an area from the Nazi-Germans in the bitter hedgerow fighting that ensued after the jump;which his unit suffered near 30% casualties.Then would have the honor , or dishonor, of slogging it out with waffen ss units of 13----16,17yr.old kids.CRAZY! GRANDPA then went into action in Holland in the glorious"Operation Market Garden " fiasco perpetrated by glory hound "Bernard Montgomermy."

[@simpleman283]

My Father was born on Oct 22 1923 He served in WW11 and Korea He passed away on 4/17/2020 My love to these great men of character.

[@altoids79762]

World war 11?? He was a time traveler too?

[@simpleman283]

@@altoids79762 Yes he was. He traveled through time as I stated in my comment from 1923 till 2020.

[@matrox]

My father was born in 1924' served in the army WW2 in New Guinea, Philipines and some other South Pacific Islands

[@simpleman283]

@@matrox My Father was in the Navy on an Aircraft Carrier and he did talk about the Philippines.

[@UncouthJosef]

@@simpleman283 I love how deftly you handled this troll! Bon mot!

[@chuckcuttress2991]

I was in the army in Vietnam door gunner on a helicopter gunship and four years as a contractor and never went thru what you and your fellow marines went thru your all hero’s to me my grandson is now a marine and am very proud of him.

[@robertwatson3962]

hey Chuck, I was a crew chief/gunner in Vietnam too. Good to be home.

[@chuckcuttress2991]

Welcome home robert

[@canobenitez]

care to share any story?

[@wandawooten5807]

My grandson is a Marine too.

[@derekbaker3279]

Hey Chuck. No need to minimize the experiences you & other Vietnam vets had. In fact, the typical Vietnam vet spent far more time in combat situations (battles, firefights, ambushes, etc) than the average WWII veteran, and there were far fewer breaks from being in-danger. So the Vietnam experience left its own scars too.

[@lindalaliberte8704]

Such a humble man. He went through so much. It was wonderful that he could tell his story. A real CITIZEN SOLDIER, who fought for his country when called. Rest in peace. 🙏🇺🇸

[@edwardhenry7811]

A heartfelt thanks to this man and to all the women and men who served in WWII, they are such heroes! My grandfather fought in WWI and was awarded a Silver Star, Purple Heart, Croix de Guerre and the American Medal of Freedom (I think that’s what it was called). All of his sons served in WWII, two in the Pacific and one in Europe. I wan an infantryman in Vietnam. We all have our stories, but what this Marine experienced in his war was phenomenal; if not for guys like him, I don’t think English would be the language we speak.

[@roderickstockdale1678]

Any marines?

[@jaqsummit5442]

WWII was a "Justifiable use of US troops because of the Clusterf*ck of WWI. (We had NO business being in WWI) Vietnam was a war crime. Plain and simple.

[@3zajp3rd]

i didn't move an inch during his whole story. wow. what men !

[@outdoorsforever1027]

A humble man who did extraordinary things. Probably lived his life as any other man. You’d never know the courage, backbone, and fortitude this man exhibited during those times. The Greatest Generation.

[@kbn2323]

You would’ve never known. Was the finest plumber around too.

[@gregghughes8316]

A “typical American”: strong, proud, brave as all soldiers are. But the American soldier (or marine) had something more: decency, magnanimity and compassion.

[@ag358]

@@kbn2323 kirk, are you referring to Evansville in. My father was a marine in ww2 , he was on tarawa, saipan, tinian and Okinawa from the first day until the islands were captured. We are from tell city, in. Thank you for the video.

[@ronlackey2689]

I don't know if it was an individual or an organization that recorded the numerous 1-3 hour conversations I've seen on KZbin with these veterans, but these are a GIFT and a TREASURE to both historians and Americans alike. Thank you so much for recording the actual words from these brave men. I would venture that now, in 2021, most of these men have passed and their stories will live on. Students today will be able to remember and pass on these stories because they heard them from the men themselves, not from a stale history textbook. Fantastic work!

[@steveb3308]

These men were truly the Greatest Generation.

[@robertthaler2363]

This proves how wrong the modern psychiatrists were wrong about proper disciplining of children, along with the abandonment of Parenthood.. We have turned our backs on our Creator.and are now suffering the results. We may have a short time to repent.

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

@@robertthaler2363 Not sure if God has anything to do with it. Not believing in God doesn't make you indecent, by any means. I know plenty of nonbelievers who obviously live decent lives.

[@dmaze8457]

Hopefully all of these interviews have been archived. My oldest brother was in the army in Korea at the height of battle, but he hasn’t told me his story yet.

[@frankmckay905]

Thank you for this interview. What a treasure. RIP with greatest respect for Mr. Newman. What a humble man.

[@kellymahan861]

Rip, Sir...Thank you for the sacrifice you gave for our country. Such a nice, humble man!

[@leslannom3041]

My dad's name was Edgar Henry Roach, and he was in the 4th Division, 20th Marines, and went over to hit the beach at Namur, Kwajelein Atoll. He and his outfit were ahead of their front lines in a bomb crater when they were hit by a morter. All were killed but him and one other fellow. Dad was born and raised in a little town in Southern Illinois, and I was surprised to hear that one of Mr. Newman's friends was a man named Joe, who was from Benton, Illinois, a town just eleven miles north of our hometown of Johnston City. Like Joe, my dad was a coal miner. The 20th was a demolitions group. When Mr. Newman mentioned a fellow named Tex I remembered that one of my dad's close friends in his outfit was named Tex Blanton. I think he was killed when the morter hit. In 1971 I was working in a movie with Lee Marvin. When I mentioned that Dad was in the 20th, Lee asked me what company he was in. When I told him that Dad was in Company B, Lee's jaw dropped. It turned out that Lee had been a corporal in Company B, before being transferred to the 22nd Marines. His group came in on the back side of the atoll, called Roi. I was more than a bit stunned at this, because Dad had tried for years to figure out where he knew Lee Marvin from. I don't know which company Lee was in when he was transferred to the 22nd, but he and Mr. Newman must have been in the same wave that hit Roi. Lee was fortunate to have gone unscathed until the assault on Iwo Jima, where he, too, was wounded. Unlike Mr. Newman, my dad saw only thirty six hours of the war, before being shipped back to the hospital at Pearl Harbor, with shrapnel in his collapsed right lung. I wish my dad could have lived to see this interview, but he passed away November 3, 1989. Thank you very much for bringing Mr. Newman's story to us. My dad didn't tell me his story until I was considering enlisting during Viet Nam. I am indebted to you and to Mr. Newman. Les Lannom

[@charlesaucoin9541]

My Uncle Charles Lada who was a platoon SGT was KIA on Roi Namur in the explosion of the torpedo storage bunker

[@search4truth616]

America owes those men a debt of gratitude. May they rest in peace. ✝️

[@christopherdooley9893]

I don't believe Lee Marvin served on Iwo. He was wounded so badly on Saipan that he was medically discharged.

[@leslannom3041]

@@christopherdooley9893 You are correct, and I was wrong. I just looked it up in Pam Marvin's biography of Lee, and their life together, and found that I was mistaken. I think I may have gotten the urban legend of Lee being carried past Jack Keeshan (tv's Captain Kangaroo) on Iwo Jima confused with the story Lee actually told me of his being wounded. I do find it interesting that of all I wrote about my dad's experience in the war, the only thing you seem to have taken away was my mistaken memory of where Lee Marvin was wounded! I suppose you figure that if one thing is incorrect the whole comment is a fabrication. It isn't. My dad was six months in the hospital in Honolulu and six months in the hospital in Seattle before being released. He was granted a furlough at that point, and, by the end of his leave, the war was over, and he was discharged. Lee never told me how long he was in the hospital, but as his wound was in his hip and caused severe nerve damage to his legs, I would assume it was a significant period of time before he was released. To my way of thinking they were both heroes and deserve to be remembered with respect. In the summer of 1972, when my mom and dad were taking Dad's miner's vacation, I was able, at Lee's invitation, to re-introduce the two of them out in Lee's rented property in Malibu Colony. It was a great day, filled with remeniscences of their experiences during that most pivotal time in their lives, that I will always cherish.

[@leslannom3041]

@Brad Parker What do you mean by your question and why do you ask it? To what "responsibility" do you refer?

[@writereducator]

I don't know what I have the right to say to such a MAN, except thank you.

[@exn641US]

The title of this interview should be, "All Alone Again." Semper Fi Corporal Newman. May your soul rest in peace.

[@studdruppo]

It would be ironic, if it was titled that.

[@rickhill7590]

I am humbled by your bravery and devotion. The Corps is your legacy. Semper Fi, Brother, RIP.

[@geraldlowe2652]

I cannot and will never be able to muster up the respect and honor this man deserves. There will never be another generation like these men. Thank You Mr. Newman. May you Rest In Peace.

[@thomthom5486]

'We've used the 90 minutes the government has allotted for the interview'. I could listen to this man all day. True heroes. Bless you Corporal Newman!

[@altonmedcalf5790]

I have watched HUNDREDS of hours of WWII vets recount their experiences. This is top ten. His clear accounts and the flow of it is top notch. The audio and video is clear. I hope someone who has the knowhow and means can move this into the public eye.

[@kbn2323]

He passed away last week. I have tried to get it to the Marine Corps Pacific official organization but they have not replied. Thank you for the comment.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

I'm in a few WWII Facebook groups. I'll be sure to post this in them.

[@glenweaver6377]

@@kbn2323 I was spell bound through the whole interview as your grandfather recounted what had to be a most difficult re-telling of his experiences. Such a gracious man. Better still, such courage, fortitude and high character. My father was a Pacific vet. Returned home with injuries that couldn't be healed with bandages or medicines. The kind of injuries that the horrors of war inflict. Decades later they named it PTSD. My pop suffered every day of his life from what he experienced on those tropical islands , but gritted and gutted his way through it. This is why your wonderful grandfather's interview was so spellbinding to me...I saw my pop there going through it too.

[@kbn2323]

Thanks for sharing. I don’t know how they did it either but they did and deserved the honors they receive. Thanks again

[@michaeldobbins2632]

May he Rest In Peace

[@uscitizen276]

I watch a lot of veteran stories....this one is well told. God Bless all those who fight for us.

[@benyoung552]

I watch several vet stories every day and this is top notch... Very detailed and understandable to the point of being able to visualize his experience some what... And does a great job of explaining how they felt amidst the chaotic battles...

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Fighting in wars has noting to do with being blessed by God. Knowing and living for Jesus Christ does. We all deserve hell and then the lake of fire on judgement day.

[@guyarrol582]

God is not real

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@@guyarrol582 "a fool in his heart says there is not God." FOOL!

[@msoiseth3419]

We owe a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid to this man and all those who served.

[@kevinamack6]

Thanks for making this video and sharing his story. I was friendly with an old man who fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He never said much about it. His stories died with him. I wish he had shared his story with me. He was missing both legs and was a huge inspiration. His name was Armand Romano. These guys are the best America has to offer. God bless them all.

[@johngroberts952]

These stories need to be told io our youth. Freedom is never free. Thank you.

[@d.k.barker9465]

Thanks be to God for all these fine Patriots and their service to our country!

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

has noting to do with salvation. Only by faith and belief and living for Jesus Christ.

[@bobhoff6040]

AMEN

[@snowm6472]

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[@michaelgrabianowski1737]

Today’s youth doesn’t realize the sacrifices that had to be made so they can live their snowflake life disrespecting this great country!

[@RBG-tr9ce]

This man has a fantastic memory for detail. A great man from the Greatest Generation.

[@billfariss1514]

One of the best combat testimonials I've ever heard. I'm from Owensboro, KY. 30 min from Evansville, IN. This man is another reason why we know this generation saved our country and our way of life. We love you sir!

[@193322009]

I spent 8 years in the Marine Corps and I remember meeting people similar to Corporal Newman. He and they were, in my opinion, the finest we have in the USA. God bless them all.

[@sionhughes5543]

I listened to every word of this mans memory’s . I wish the interviewer gave him more tape .... god bless you

[@martinneukomm8697]

What an honor to get to hear and watch this man speak!

[@UpToSpeedOnJaguar]

You can see the stress physically wilt him when he has to talk about the really saddening parts. My condolences to you. Seemed like a really great guy.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you for your kindness. He would’ve appreciated this comment. He was kind.

[@thomasjoyce1487]

We owe our freedom to men like Ben. A great Generation that Rose to Defend their Country and us with Courage and Dedication. May He Rest In Peace and Perpetual Light Shine upon Him and all those like him.

[@neilpuckett359]

When this gentleman paused to compose himself the memories flooding back must have been overwhelming. God bless.

[@timeversman9804]

i swear i will recall his face for along time. as tough and kind hearted as you could be. He truly touched me. Always found myself alone........

[@doggy7210]

That moment when you realize that the quiet old friendly guy who lives down the street is a total badass.

[@johnwinthrop2702]

They always are!

[@rawgab4439]

thats why they are quiet ...don't need to prove %$#@

[@jaredbaratono897]

That generation was full of bad asses. We have become a bunch of pathetic whiners.

[@randymeyer6482]

I lived in an apt complex in NH during the 80's, and this little, very quiet, elderly gentleman lived down the hall. I got into a conversation with him one day, and found he was a UDT swimmer on D-Day. He summed it all up, by saying, with a wistful grin, that it was "Quite exciting." My father was an original Seabee, and did the whole Pacific Tour. He went in as an E6, at 30 years old in 1942. He was a cabinet maker for Western Electric in NJ.

[@laserswordguy9090]

@@randymeyer6482 I knew a guy like that when I was growing up then after he died I found out that he never served and made it all up. Apparently its super easy to lie about being in WW2 so take that grain of salt when people talk about that generation.

[@xipingpooh5783]

Thank you for your service. Our military stands on the backs of Giants. Semper Fidelis🇺🇸

[@kbn2323]

Thank you

[@funkyzero]

The world needs more guys like Newman, who passed away just a couple of months ago in March, 2021. God Bless the men for all they endured, and all they were forced to remember for the rest of their lives.

[@kingward8426]

What a blessing to be his age and have such vivid recall. He and his kind were all heroes.

[@kennyonthehighway1190]

The Greatest Generation My Dad was with 1st Marine Division Was on many Pacific Islands for 3 years Finished up on Okinawa. Then went on to Japan with MacArthur. Spent over 20 years in the Corps Never spoke about the war. He was a Great Man I miss Him He is with all his buddies now. Semper Fi

[@billd.iniowa2263]

How the heck did these guy do it? And then they came home and had families and lived their lives like nothing had happened... But I bet they lived with all of that til the last day of their lives. Thank Heaven for these kids who grew up much too fast.

[@kbn2323]

Gpa wasn’t right for a few years but he got over it. A lot of men didn’t.

[@uscitizen276]

My late Uncle spoke to me one time about his time on Saipan. You would never know he had seen such action in WW2. Certainly, our greatest generation. RIP all of them.

[@theflyingguillotine3788]

I think part of it was that they were treated like heros when they came back. Easier to rationalize what they had too do maybe? I mean in Vietnam and even Iraq the soldiers didn't exactly get treated to a heros welcome.

[@billd.iniowa2263]

@@theflyingguillotine3788 Wow, thats a really good point. I hadnt considered that. I think you have something there. The thought crosses my mind... The news coverage in WWII was flush with propaganda. But later on it was sensationalized more. The news agencies going for that almighty dollar, ya know? So Nam and everything after that got seen by the public as a "dirty war".

[@theflyingguillotine3788]

@@billd.iniowa2263 they also probably had better jobs waiting for them in the post war boom. They also contributed to a victorious war whereas Vietnam was seen as a failure and senseless and the war in a Iraq has been going on for 20 years now.

[@jjfore0921]

This man and his buddies set the bar for which every man should be measured.

[@BirdDawg1]

Thank you for sharing this interview, it's a privilege to listen to this man.

[@truebluebluetick]

These stories from a fading generation of men who witnessed things we can’t begin to fathom is amazing the most respect for these honorable people. Most of them were just babies still getting thrown into hell. All the survivors of that war though most have passed now should feel honored to have been part of one of the most historical events in modern history.

[@CraneofBoulogne]

One of the clearer more understandable combat stories i have watched about Marines in the Pacific during WW2. This old Marine still has his wits about it, and 100% memory too. Good sea story. We called them sea stories when i was a Marine.

[@uncommonsense5876]

God bless our WW2 Veterans.

[@bigsparky8888]

ALL VETS...VIET NAM WAS A MENTAL & PHYSICAL POUNDING OF SOLDIERS...CHINA BANGED US...USA TOOK IT OVER FROM THE FRENCH WHO COULDNT AFFORD OR TAKE ANY MORE OF CHINESE PLAGUES ON HUMANS THERE...ACTIVISTS SCREWED USA ...Now look @ NAM...SAD...

[@williamforbes6291]

GOBBLESS

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

Fighting a war has nothing to do with being blessed by God. Knowing and living for Jesus Christ does. We all deserve hell and then the lake of fire on judgement day.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@jon acasoulyou Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For by God's grace are we saved through faith; not by works, (or being a firefighter or law enforcement or a hero or a marine or a veteran or a war hero or dying for your country or actor or puppeteer or News reporter/anchor or a soul singer or killed by a terrorist or a sports hero or our heritage or ethnic background or a fashion designer or engineer or a rock star or body builder or a writer or cooking show host or walk into a room and lite up a room with their smile or a pioneer or a super pop star or bounty hunter or race car driver or football coach or country music singer or basketball star or civil rights leader or being modest or being humble or a Disney star actor or game show host or making people laugh or making people happy or never killing anyone) 9 it is the free gift of God, not that anyone can boast of their salvation." Eternity will not be about any of us or what we have done. It will all be about Jesus Christ who died on a cross to save us from our sins. We all deserve hell and then the Lake of Fire that burns with sulphur and fire on Judgement day.

[@JohnSmith-uy7sv]

@jon acasoulyou It has nothing to do with salvation.

[@marklettow6610]

This a tremendous testimony. The interviewer was wise and just let the flow of memories roll. Thank-you, Benjamin Newman, for sharing your story of the time you spent in battle on Saipan and Tinian with the Fourth Marine Division. Excellent!

[@marklettow6610]

Kirk, have you been to Saipan and Tinian? I know of an excellent tour group that get you there and back. My uncle died there, and honoring him at American Memorial Park on Saipan was one of the best things I ever did.

[@paulsonan271]

Wow I love hearing about history, my uncle is a Veitnam vet with spooky war stories.

[@jimlane6199]

"There I am, alone again" incredible story and truly, truly, the greatest generation.

[@jessicablank6470]

Fabulous interview! I love that you just let him talk as long as he wanted. Too many veteran interviews are confined to a time limit and feel rushed and abridged.

[@davelaurinaitis3020]

Fantastic interview. Very grateful that Mr Newman shared stories that most vets don’t. Thank you Sir and Rest In Peace.

[@tigermothe]

What an orator he spoke so clearly. There wasn’t much interview because you didn’t need to ask questions. Amazing ,the men of the greatest generation. Thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@williampritchard1266]

My dad was on Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa. He would never say anything about those days. The books and interviews like this help me understand the hell he went thru.

[@leafrelief1]

William, my father served in the same campaigns. He too never spoke about the war. He was invited to a Marine Corps reunion in the 70's.. There he met with several buddies with which he served. From that point on, it seemed to me the "weight of the world" was lifted from his shoulders. He continued attending the reunion's until his death in 1996. However he never spoke of the war.

[@bam8017]

My Dad was also in this area. He would have loved this man. These men were the greatest generation!!!

[@ralphroberts8800]

Our military active or veterans deserve not only our utmost gratitude, love and respect, but honor. Thank each and every one. My brother in-law was a medic with the airborne serving in Korea, and Vietnam. Was a prison of war in Vietnam, earning 2 silver stars 1 bronze, purple heart with a few more. God Bless each and every one. Happy 2021 holidays.

[@olafs7022]

I joined the Army because of Vietnam vets.

[@johnvanstone5336]

What a brilliant guy, a gentleman and a person of immense integrity, I salute you sir! 🇬🇧🤠

[@joevassilatos3712]

Dad was I England during the. Blitz when he go ahold he signed up with the USA army

[@stevewilams867]

Don’t honestly know how anyone can thumbs down this.

[@joeharris4353]

@Southeastern777 exactly... they know NOTHING of sacrifice and honor.. NOTHING of duty and integrity.. they just want a government with the power to subjugate their peers to their will... smfh

[@JohnDoe-jn4ex]

Not me.

[@JohnDoe-jn4ex]

@Southeastern777 yup

[@echo6echo419]

Those are the people that don't understand that it's people like this hero that give them the ability to thumbs down a video. Someone has to stand on the wall and keep the bad things at bay so they have the chance to bad mouth them for standing on it. Ironic right? Semper Fi Mr. Newman my brother...RIP

[@laserswordguy9090]

I down vote all military videos to trigger conservatives. lol owned!!!!

[@barryperdue7520]

I'm 70 yrs. old and as a youngster there was a gun range just next door to where I lived and the WW2 vets where concentrated there on weekends. I am still in awe of these men!

[@davidfriend6033]

My God what a man, my dad and his twin brother were both in the South Pacific but would never talk about it. This was the greatest generation , thank you for preserving his story.

[@colebizwell5407]

Watching these interviews make me wish I were old enough to hear my great-grandfather's stories.. Edward Cecil Mays, USS White Marsh, pacific theater 1943-45. He died in 1991 and I was born 1999. My grandmother said he came back home with a Japanese sword and a few other things, which unfortunately has been lost to time. I never got to know these men, yet I have the utmost respect for them.

[@williamtarpley4025]

god bless these men for every thing you have done to keep us safe

[@lowbridgehit]

I could listen to his accent all day. a gentleman warrior.

[@djstl100]

Same thing I thought , this has got to be the nicest marine in history...

[@djstl100]

This guy was untouchable..men dropping all around him..gezz

[@nwr3385]

Me too and I’m British

[@Jsmither111]

@@djstl100uu bb BBB CNN be h BGC

[@flintsky7706]

Hm, his accent sounds so normal to me. Texan here.

[@tommcvey2047]

I had two great uncle's in both theater s of that and they spoke and carried them selves the same way,god bless them.

[@anthonyglickman6245]

Army Captain I dated once said to me - "You know what it is about Marines? They are better than everyone else." They are chosen and refined to deliver excellence. They deserve respect and gratitude. Godspeed sir. Thank you. It isn't hyperbole to say that all of humanity owes you a debit.

[@richardc8029]

God Bless Him!! My dad, too, was a Marine in WWII in the South Pacific. He lied about his age to enlist: he was too old. He was awarded the Purple Heart, and never spoke a word of it. He died at 99 in 2004.

[@nategannon7751]

Much respect to you Corporal Newman! Thank you for keeping America safe and free!

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Thank you for memorializing this account. Hearing from Corporal Newman first-hand is everything. God Bless America.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you for saying that. We need as many of these men telling stories to this generation as possible.

[@nathangarland9453]

America is a joke right now.just look at the man you voted in power.50 million of you voted for a senile old fool.

[@minustaco42zero24]

These kinda stories are need to not be forgotten and need to be recorded to be forever remembered. Kirk thank you for your service.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you for the post. That was my Gpa Benjamin Newman speaking.

[@minustaco42zero24]

@@kbn2323 your welcome but thank you for posting something historical significant that should be shown in schools honestly. He has amazing stories. Just like my great grandfather did, he was pt boat mechanic

[@carl-md1qq]

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[@ANew-cs5vy]

The best use of KZbin that I have seen yet. Getting to hear directly from the heroic members of the greatest generation is priceless.

[@gameram6382]

As a british ex British soldier. My maximum respect to this man and all the ww2 vets. 🙏 On june the 6th d day i always have a moment to think about these brave men. The war in Pacific some times gets forgotten. Respect to tbe usmc for beating the Japanese 🙏 thank you from England

[@jamesderbaum9678]

You can't help but love and respect this man. Blessings to him and his family.

[@kbn2323]

Thank you. We were blessed to have him and I was blessed to call him Gpa.

[@jamesderbaum9678]

My dad was on one of the ships on D- day, He was a humble man like your Grandfather. Real nice gentleman. May you and family have a blessed Easter.

[@jackg.2780]

What a great American, courageous, humble, and a man of great honor.

[@larryfried7742]

I learned and felt more empathy with this articulate marine's personal account than watching 20 newsreels! Thank you sir for your service to this country. We owe you a debt that can never be repaid! He was there! No bone spur excuses for this soldier!

[@anthonyglennmollicasr.425]

Amazing interview, what a kind and honest man. No young man should be subjected to such violence. Us old men should be sent first. God bless Mr. Newman, you are an American hero. Thank you for your service.

[@krazylevin]

I have much respect for this man. It's truly a privilege and blessing to hear his story.

[@geosutube]

What an amazing and compelling recollection of what it was like to be in combat in the Pacific. His story is better than any I have ever read or heard about or seen anywhere. It is the duty of every Marine today to listen to his story.

[@Chrisamos412]

What a true gentleman, thank you for sharing your memories, I appreciate your service

[@sonofthunder3168]

I am honored to have been given the opportunity to listen to this warriors first hand account, God bless him . Thank you

[@RenderElectric]

Amazing. What a hero. My grandfather didn't open up to me about his experiences in WWII until I had been in the military.

[@mikecael6194]

Priceless. Areal American Hero! And so sharp. Semper Fi Old Breed Marine! And thanks so much for telling us your story

[@johnpjonesch]

RIP “Always Faithful,” Semper Fidelis. And thank you for sharing, Kirk. I know one of your grandfather's 4th Div buddies that lives in Roswell NM. He is still alive and survived all that and Iwo Jima too. Extremely humble and Incredible men. Just incredible.

[@rubensalazar9619]

Nothing but respect for this brave yet humble man. Thank you for your service sir. My uncle Sgt. Manuel V. Salazar fought in the Army in Okinawa in1945. Awarded 2 Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He passed in 1991. I noticed that there are 195 thumbs down or dislikes for this true patriot, I hope not a single one of those enjoys their freedom Under the Red White and Blue. If one of them is stateside then you don't belong here. This generation sacrificed and suffered for future Generations. Not only did they give their lives but it's very possible that each Soldier lost in battle had family and friends that also suffered his loss. If you can appreciate that or be grateful for that then you are very... There's just too many adjectives to go through. Basically get the f out of here.

[@KMACKTIME]

It’s a miracle anyone got thru the things he saw.

[@davidhopkins9021]

Cause they were hard back then not like now all pussies now

[@linusp9316]

@@davidhopkins9021 Not you, though! O, brave keyboard warrior!

[@davidhopkins9021]

@@linusp9316 whatever truth hurts hay

[@Normandy-e8i]

The Japanese didn't, they all died or had to run to not die. The Japanese army was so corrupted by fear of failure that nobody took responsibility or knew what the fk to do. Japanese stood no chance without a total revision of leadership.

[@mtobrien1]

“I was just always alone...” There just aren’t words.

[@oscarlandag1831]

It’s likely why he was still around to record this. Other people get you killed

[@vincentmurphy9252]

These guys were rock solid. I met a WW2 guy years ago and became friends he passed away last year Nate just aa great guy . The WW2 guys were rocks!!!

[@gordonkellerman6925]

Thank you for your service. My brother was in 2nd marine 's . he ate a lot of the same dirt

[@roderickstockdale1678]

Gordon Kellerman your BROTHER? What years and how much older?