WW2 Soldier Hunts Sniper in the Jungle | Conversations With a Veteran

Otis Branon of the US Army is sent to track and eliminate an enemy sniper that has been shooting American soldiers.
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[@Yeoman7]

Old vets are like old dogs, you never want em to leave and it’s terribly sad when they do.

[@GabrielMatos.]

Lol

[@madmanmechanic8847]

I lost both I lost my buddy Gizmo about two weeks ago he was a pug I had to put him down he was my Moms last dog I lost her in 2017 still reeling from it and I lost my friend last year He was a Marine in the Pacific theater .

[@nickmiz634]

No better metaphor

[@Wankerstew]

Great comment!

[@chrismoll6862]

Good 1 ,RIP my Pittbull, real old soldier

[@markacamacho]

My grandfather refused to talk about his time in WW2 but only after I joined the Army in 2003 is when he finally open to me about his time there. I was shocked to hear his stories because I would have never thought it could be that bad. His thought was it would stop me from joining but instead, it encouraged me to do so. Of course, I have also become a disabled veteran and I don't regret it because if it was not for the men of WW2 I would not be able to serve myself. We all owe these men for what they gave up for us all. I miss my grandfather and wish I would have recorded his stories to share with all.

[@lthom5158]

Thank you for your service!

[@Fish_Master]

Yea my dad never told me anything about Vietnam until I came back from Afghanistan

[@BobandBear1]

My dad started to talk about his experiences during the war when he was 70. Spent many and hour listening to his 'bit'. I wish to God l had recorded video of him reminiscing. He was a tank driver (Sherman Firefly) in the 4/7 Royal Dragon Guards. I always think hero is over used when describing the vets. They were just ordinary people who had to perform and endure an extraordinary feat of arms. They helped liberate literally millions of people from Nazi occupation and brutal oppression in WW2. It has been an honour to live and walk among them......and call one dad !

[@Daniel-fq5vq]

Appreciate you man. I mean that

[@FPLJCB]

Really appreciate you sir! Salute! Thank you for your service.

[@tonyv8925]

My uncle, now deceased, was a Marine in the Pacific in WWII. I, as a child, asked him one day, " what did you do in the war, uncle?" He stared off in space for a few moments and then quietly replied, " I survived." He never said anything more about his service. Must of been hell for him and others that served alongside him.

[@joeverywhere6927]

I'm from the Philippines, and my grandmother would tell me stories about the war. How she loved the sound of the American airplanes(mustangs) going by, she said it was the best thing she ever heard. War is horrible she said, but those planes gave her hope. Thank you veterans 🙏 much respect

[@NIKE-cf3xl]

It bugs the shit out of me that there's only a few more years left to be able to talk to these guys. WWII veterans are literally the greatest generation we've ever had. I personally hope to God to get to speak to one in person before they're all gone forever.

[@TinyTinyMan]

The "Greatest"? what was so special about them? They just fought a stupid war nobody wanted. You think the boys at Vietnam or Irak o Falklands were less special? why? Because they lost the war? That title of "greatest" is the dumbest I ever heard.

[@chrisidoo]

@@TinyTinyMan Grown up in the Great Depression, fought one of the bloodiest wars ever known to mankind, lived through the Cold War. They're the greatest and most humble generation to have lived, willing to share their stories decades later, showing respect for people even if they deserve the biggest amount of respect there is.

[@NIKE-cf3xl]

@@TinyTinyMan .... You're so edgy and cool bro.. Being a contrarian on KZbin comments doesn't make you any smarter in real life. Like you just HAD to comment your meaningless two cents on someones post.... Lol.

[@conpop6924]

Ive met ww2 vets and a holocaust survivor, but never had a personal conversation with one. Would be nice to have however it is unlikely

[@michaelfrancis6321]

Go to a veterans home they're still around but not many

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

I can't believe we're losing them these veterans did so much yet their stories will rarely be heard and even more rarely preserved. What memories of world war II is doing is incredible. Truly incredible

[@RivetGardener]

You are so right. My dad, a WWII pacific Army machine gunner passed at 94 two years ago. So many stories he told me went with him.

[@debbiedoughty]

@@RivetGardener Please write them down and pass them on to future generations.

[@LordGryllwotth]

History gets forgotten, and history will repeat itself.

[@markjulianoriginalhooli2217]

And sadly when you look at the state of this country today it was all for naught

[@gryper1690]

When they are gone and their spirit, America is through.

[@dukeman7595]

The children going hungry tore this man up, and so many suffer from the memories. We all owe these men our deepest sincere gratitude..

[@tomortale2333]

very true

[@jamesburns2232]

My Dad was a SSGT Platoon leader in Pacific combat for 3 years. He would make my sister and I sit at the dinner table and eat everything on our plate. He said we were lucky that we weren't starving like all the kids he saw in Bougainville, Fiji, the Solomons, and Luzon. We both learned not to put much food on our plates for fear of having to eat it all gone.

[@kilroy4843]

My grandfather (pfc 8th airforce, 389thBG) spent some time in africa as a driver. After seeing kids (like under 10) brawl over dropped grapes he could hardly eat for quite a while it bothered him so bad. Many more stories as well

[@drifterman319]

Attached to H&S Co, 3rd LSB , Camp Foster on Okinawa, July 1982; The battalion went out on a force march (in incredible heat and stifling humidity) flown up to the CTA on CH-53s. While marching on a street through a neighborhood of small cement houses (think Flintstones houses) as I was passing this particular house a little Okinawan boy maybe 5 years old or so runs up to the little gate in front of his house looks right at me and gives me the peace sign. I smiled at him and nodded my head. I wish I had had my camera with me that day to have caught that but still the image has always been in my mind. His mother, holding an infant pulled him back to her by his shoulder against her side. She had a flat , unemotional stare on her face. Quite a contrast between the innocent child who had not yet learned fear and his mother whom I'm sure other times before had seen soldiers by the hundreds from another country march through her neighborhood. Must have been a bit of an unnerving and frightening experience for some of those people. Some Okinawans did have problems with the American presence there. But that's another story. Point is the world too often has destroyed the innocence of youth by our inability to get along and make peace. A little boy asked me and hundreds of Marines for peace that day. I thank God for the lesson he taught me. That was relative peace time. What this man saw in war must always be recognized and learned from.

[@kentd4762]

~77 years later, and the thought of hungry, suffering children still breaks his heart. What a heart he must have! Thank you for your service, Mr. Branon. Also, so much integrity in wanting the family of the Japanese soldier to know what happened to him...

[@tomhowe1510]

ww2 vets actually fought for our freedom. I lived with 1 for 44 yrs, my sister did for 51 yrs and my mom did for 59 yrs. Honor them. They walk on hallowed ground.

[@Music-lx1tf]

I served in Vietnam for 16 plus months A lot of my friends did amazing things Stories that will never be told I salute you sir thank you for your service

[@henrymrerations4421]

Thank you for your service.

[@ryand8024]

Man if I could look half as good or sound half as good when I'm his age id be ecstatic, he damn near has full head of hair too. God bless these guys. Absolute warriors.

[@lon3clon390]

I am an Indian my grandfather fought in worldwar2 against the Japanese in Rajput regiment in British Indian Army that stopped the Japanese offensive in Burma. He volunteered for the infantry thinking if Indians can help change the tide of war for the allies, British will leave India. He is no more but he would tell me vaguely about what he experienced. One time he told me, his company and some Nepalese gurkhas charged towards the Japanese banzai attack and he said it is horrible what men do to each other in war. He was 20 at the time, married for 1 year and my grandma used to say he was a very sad and different man after the war There are many nationalities that fought in this war I wish we can hear stories from every ww2 veteran from every country before it is too late! Wars are evil, should never happen! World is a big family! The greatest generation ever! Respect

[@longtyler182]

The respect he had for his enemy is an incredible thing. You never really see that but that’s how it should be! You don’t have to love somebody to respect them

[@alandavis9644]

My father, a vet of WW2 and Korea said "War is waste". His stories of Chosen Resivour are burnt into my memory.

[@edgarmendozaa]

what were the story’s

[@alandavis9644]

@@edgarmendozaa stories of human wave attacks, stories of how cold it got. You tube had a CNN series called "Epic of Endurance ". I highly suggest it for info. He is pictured in it as a truck driver hauling wounded at about 34 minutes.

[@jamesbone105]

My father fought in the Pacific theater from 1943 to 1945. He was a Navy CB attached to Marines during the invasions of island's. He was always in the first or second wave of attack. He fought on Talagi, Tarawa and Siapan. He was in communications so he usually maintained and laid communication lines throughout an island. My pop hated island's he never wanted to go to Hawaii or any other island. He was a hard man for sure. GOD Bless all of our veterans. Thank you for recognizing them with this channel.

[@Smurf760]

My Grandfather did the same.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

I lost my 98 year old father, a WW 11 Veteran, 19 November 2021. I'm 77 years old and I cannot remember a single thing he spoke of about his time in the service. I do remember stories about his time in the CCC camps. We all owe our veterans a great debt of thsnks.

[@DeimosPC]

I have a Type 99 that was brought back by a US Navy vet, still has his name on the upper hand guard. I would’ve done anything to have met him.. stories like this are honestly incredible and it really brings home the bravery these men must’ve had

[@gawkycolt273]

Its really sad that these guys will be gone soon

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

Give or take 10 years which is still way too short

[@indycustommade3568]

It always tears me up watching these guys talk about the realities of war. You can really see the hurt in their eyes reflecting back on what they went through. For some of these guys willing to go to war at 17 or possibly younger. You guys are doing a great job getting their stories on videos for people to watch many years from now.

[@doughboybellmore2347]

Out of 814 31st Infantry Regiment that fought in Luzon, 10 survived the Japanese invasion, forced to march too Bataan, out of those 10, 5 made it home, many are still missing in the jungles of the Philippines, Right on Otis, Keep up the Fire Brother, America is Our Home. Pro Patria

[@masterbuilderproductions]

My neighbor served in Luzon and Manila with the 11th Airborne. He just turned 96.

[@briancooper2112]

My grandfather was in 11th airborne. 1943to 1946.

[@lembochiproductions6957]

I’m of Filipino decent born and raised in California, I remember my grand parents sharing their experience during the Japanese occupation during the 2nd world war in the Philippines, must’ve been a scary experience for them.

[@antiquebowieknifechannel4611]

Amazing. My Grandfather fought in Okinawa and told me the stories of hungry children all over the battle field. He would share his food with them. It bothered him too!

[@robpelick7460]

Listening to these men's stories makes me proud to be an American

[@williammoseley17]

My great uncle was a Navy corpsman in WW2 and was pinned down for hours by a Japanese sniper. He had been carrying an injured marine back to an aide station. He said he remembered what his dad, my great grandfather, had taught him about squirrel hunting. He started at the base of the trees he suspected the sniper was in and worked his way up until he spotted him. Check off 1 sniper.

[@themalcahtwinz4743]

This man is a great person

[@jeffreyevans6892]

I was lucky my dad was ARMY medic WWII vet who served in Europe. He told me stories . He passed in 2010. I was glad he was able to watch the series "Band of Brothers' God bless these men.

[@camdensimpson5895]

Thank you so much for everything you guys are doing. Every interview is preserving history and making sure stories and legacy’s are never forgotten!

[@BlakeOFishing]

I agree there should also be a book that holds everyone of these soldiers stories

[@RivetGardener]

"jungle warfare....quite a bit different from regular infantry" Yeah, to say the least! Especially in the South Pacific.

[@detroitandclevelandfan5503]

My Dad's childhood best friend's Dad was the first wave on D Day. Everyone in his company was K.IA., except him and another fella. He was only sixteen. He is still alive today.

[@davidgarbersr.8065]

We lost our Dad back in 78. I've been to the South Dakota Memorial. His picture is there with his shipmates. I've watch many vids of Battleship X over the years. We now know why he woke up screaming at times. Watching these old warriors tell there stories reminds me of being up at the VFW post with my Dad as a kid. Love those old Vets. We owe them more than we know. So young and so Brave.

[@jesterflight8593]

I wished I would have recorded my 3 uncles who were in the Pacific theatre, my father who joined in 49 & fought in Korea, and then Vietnam till he retired in 69 from USMC reserves.

[@timhalley6987]

Another beautiful, poignant remembrance. Both my dad and maternal grandfather served in WWII. Every now and then they would share something. It was a treasured experience for me. As I watch these episodes I recall many amazing men and women of the generation before me and their recollections they shared with me. Truly a generation of heroes. Thanks for presenting these conversations.

[@cascadianrangers728]

As a veteran of more modern conflict, I can not describe the reverence I have for these men. The things they did and saw defy my belief, and surely had I faced such challenges I would be overcome.

[@jmoney4591]

Talking about the kids going hungry made him tear up. That’s some sad shit man. I respect and look up to all veterans. Thank you for your service!

[@danm1151]

I knew WWII vets growing up, they were my grandparents generation. They'd joke about the bad food in the military, or funny things they saw, but didn't usually discuss their more difficult experiences. It's really something to see these videos, men in old age opening up about what they saw and did. I suppose they were a generation that was taught not to show emotion or complain, and also they didn't want to bother people with the horrors they had seen. It's amazing they stayed sane, this is in their heads 24/7.

[@RhettyforHistory]

This was great to hear his story. He really didn't sound his age. Thank you for bringing us history.

[@antonioangel9186]

It’s crazy how some veterans never said a word about the war because of ptsd. Never got the real help they needed and just went with their stories. RIP🙏🏽

[@davidworthen4250]

My Father was a U.S.Army WWII hero in the Pacific, and I am so proud of him and to be his son. Thanks to all the veterans, GOD BLESS YOU.

[@williamgunnarsson]

I make a point of buying as many books and magazines about our wars, starting when our country was founded, right up until today. World War 2 is of special interest to me, because of the 13 1/2 million that were in uniform, and the 3 to 4 million sent to combat zones. A few of them wrote books about their wartime experiences, but most did not. Whenever I can watch and listen to these veterans who are willing to share, it is of tremendous value to me. I hope to pass on what I have learned from them.

[@debbiedoughty]

Thank you for sharing with us, Mr. Branon, and thank you for your service. May God bless you.

[@justonsullivan3807]

I am a proud American because of men like this. R.I.P to all that fought for America. 👊🇺🇲🗽🇺🇲👊

[@charlie1571]

I wish I had known about "Memoirs of WWII". My father passed away 2 yrs ago. He was in the navy and a aerial gunner on TBM Avenger serving in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. I know he had a lot of stories and would have loved to tell them. I miss him dearly.

[@gabe3022]

I love these videos so much

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

Same

[@gblful]

You guys are doing an amazing job letting these gentlemen and ladies tell their stories. Much respect to the people who sacrificed their youth for our future

[@jackpeters9349]

These were real men God bless them all for their sacrifice

[@OLMasterChief]

I have never clicked on a notification so fast!! Still watching it right now!

[@johnwayneeverett6263]

SIR ALL THE PEOPLE IN THE USA. AND THE WORLD THANK YOU......HERO HERO EVERYONE THAT GAVE HEART MIND SOUL. HEROS ONE N ALL.....NEVER FORGET ALL ALL ALWAYS TEACH HISTORY TO YOUTH GRANDPAS......CAUSE WE WILL NEVER FORGET..... THANK YOU ......

[@conpop6924]

I remember even 10 years ago when i was a little kid it was still pretty common to see someone walking around with a ww2 vet hat on. Now there are only a couple hundred thousand left from america. Wonder how many are left in other countries

[@TheSniperGTO]

Tomorrow, 11 March 2022, I will attend the funeral of Lee Hayes, a World War II veteran who was the guest speaker at our Veteran’s Day Ceremony last year. I’m glad somebody is recording all of the memories of these true heroes. Whenever my son or daughter talk about how awesome some actor or singer is, I always sit them down and make them watch some of these to snap them back to reality.

[@kelvinsurname7051]

May he rest in peace a true hero god bless him! I wish I could meet one of these heroes!

[@sportsranger9348]

You guys should do a Memoirs of Vietnam or Korea war.... but love the story's

[@xvsj5833]

Thank you for sharing your story, service, sacrifice and courage for freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@rebeccasjodal9769]

I love listening to the stories of Veterans of war, no matter what war it is about. Makes history come to life and we can often learn things from them

[@roccoelleto9900]

The honor of this man is outstanding. Wanting the enemy's children to know what happened, how and why, is amazing to me. The horror of war, battle, survival, each fighting for what they believe is right and just. It's very unfortunate that today these ideals are so twisted.

[@chuckHart70]

God bless that man. True hero and one with a heart of Gold.

[@BM205]

So happy to hear a fellow Alabama boys story. My Grandpa was there too. I remember him talking about the people jumping off the bluffs in Okinawa and it really bothered him too. All my respect to this man and all those who have served and continue to serve this Great Nation and sincere thanks for bringing these stories to us. Y'all stay safe and God bless

[@guywerry6614]

I was very moved by this man's story, especially by his emotion over the hungry children. My Father-in-Law was a Canadian bombadier flying out of India in WW2. The plight of the children (he wanted a large family and went on to have 9 children) affected him deeply and his attitudes towards food and being grateful for the food on one's plate reflected it.

[@andresgalindo8980]

I usually skip the last credits of the videos because I don’t want to be reminded that every day we loose them 😞

[@leopardknowledge.1430]

Also maybe this channel could have a discord server so people can talk about these stories and have fun and have more of a community around it

[@MemoirsofWWII]

great idea Leo' pard, ill look into that.

[@bonwoodard9479]

That would be awesome!!

[@ianlinklater4510]

Beautiful..... The children mattered deeply to this dear man.

[@oldtanker4860]

I grew up surrounded by WW2 Vets including family with my Dad and many Uncles who served. While none encouraged me in joining, I never had a doubt that I would. I miss them terribly as they were gone so early in my life. So many people and memories gone forever along with their accumulated wisdom and life experiences. Even in my limited time overseas I learned just how good we have it in the USA.

[@NesconProductions]

Bless Mr. Branon for his service. Hope those pictures found a way back to the Japanese soldier's family..

[@cj_m2477]

What a great soldier, he recounts his experiences with dignity but the thought of hungry children brought tears. That’s why American’s are great…big hearts. Thank you for all your sacrifice sir!

[@justaperson3641]

Love the stories ❤ So sad that we're losing them all

[@Cybermat47]

To carry around those photos, to preserve them all these years, in the hope that one day you can return them to the family of an enemy soldier… we should all aspire to be as noble and kind-hearted as Otis Branon.

[@modestgoat3477]

I wish I could have gotten my great grandpa to do this before he passed last Friday. He served in the pacific during ww2. Anyway I hope your finally getting to see Belau. I love you "dad".

[@juice4604]

I’m so thankful for these men And thankful that I’m able to hear there stories

[@lawtonlancaster5753]

Thank you sir. People like you and my grandpa's are the reason I'm here today

[@Guaguadeath]

Personally I love all the side stories and discussions that these videos always bring up in the comments. Hearing about peoples families and their relatives that were in the war or the service is so heartwarming and fascinating

[@kennethcaine3402]

My Father was on Okinawa, his 3rd major campaign including some smaller battles. He was on Cape Goulester New Britain, Pelielu and Okinawa. He was 23 when the war was over. He served with A battery 5th Marines 1st Marine Division, he was a FDC man (fire direction control) and on Okinawa he was assigned to the Army directing fire on the front line directing fire while the Army blew up the entrance of many caves. They would blow them up during the day and the Japanese would dig out at night and infiltrate their lines trying to take as many Americans as they could with them. After the war was over they sent him and the 1st Marine Division to China to guard trains from the communist.

[@user-oc9xy8sr1p]

the good ole 205 birmingham alabama sir this hit really close to home i’m 30 minutes east of birmingham myself and i just want to say thank you for your service i’m sure it was really hard seeing those children in the condition and situation they were in but you did right serving your country sir thank you god bless you and your family 🇺🇸🫡

[@bfulks2001]

This channel is great but at times hard to watch. I am so thankful for what these people did for us. I feel obligated to watch more, without their sacrifice I would not have the freedom to do so. Thank you to everyone involved in this channel. The veterans especially.

[@cheeselord5062]

It really is amazing that these brave souls can still be found and still have many of their amazing stories to tell to the new generations.

[@darreljonathan2972]

otis has a good sense of humor, thank you for your service otis. may the good lord bless you.

[@huntclanhunt9697]

I tried to interview some vets. Only ever managed to find more recent Iraq veterans, no WW2. It's sad to see them go.

[@Maverick_682]

I'm from Birmingham, Alabama, myself. What an awesome representative for our state. Roll Tide!

[@hayleyphillips6018]

My grandfather was in ww2 taught me a lot wish he was still around teach the younger generations

[@williamleeming4082]

My Dad was a WWII Veteran. My hats off to all these men. They are all heroes 🙌. God Bless all of them. Rip Pop I miss u everyday.

[@larrybaker5316]

a member at our church Kenneth Humphries, a good friend, was at Iwo Jima and actually witnessed the Marines raise the US flag over Mt, Suribachi , he personalized my copy of "Flags of our Fathers" about that day....sadly Ken passed a few years ago, what an honor to know him..............dad also served in WW2 as did so many of our friends dads...(boomer here)....these guys were truly the Greatest Generation

[@HistoryfortheAges]

I love hearing the sorties of WWII vets. I just made a lecture on my channel about Sam Sachs. Flew gliders into Normandy. 106 years old!

[@drlest717]

Sending love and light to all our Veterans!

[@kennethcaine3402]

Another Hero, he is very smart and he tells these stories about what happened to him. Thanks for sharing.

[@ronlecarl2376]

Solid dude. Hardcore. Love his voice & how he speaks. Caught every single word.

[@kurtwallymartinez968]

I know someone who is a World War 2 Veteran, he is a Filipino🇵🇭 Guerilla Fighter and served under U.S resistance to the Philippines during the war. with limited rifles, ammunition and a machete bolo as a weapon they are feared by the Japanese warlords because of their effective Guerilla warfare tactics against the Japanese Invaders. I hope he will have a chance to share his story to this prestige world War 2 veterans documentary.

[@PapaDon850]

I remember talking to a patient on how he was shot down over the Philippines and captured by a small search party. The Japanese soldiers tied him up and beat him. They started to torture and beat again that night. He said then next thing he remembers were the sounds of screaming and few gun shots. A group of Philippine Guerrilla trackers searching for his downed plane heard his screams from the first night. They went in before daylight and killed the 5 Japanese soldiers by cutting the heads off with bolo’s (Filipino machete). They were able to rescue to him and get him to the U.S. Army. He told me, I think I have a couple of pictures they took when I was rescued. I’ll bring them in on my next visit. Sure enough he brought me a picture with the guerillia forces surrounding him all holding Japanese heads and bolo’s. Damn, if he didn’t look rough, but smiling ear to ear with his hero’s.

[@RobnPhx1]

He would probably never agree with me, out of modesty, but this old warrior exemplifies a true man and a hero from a bygone time.

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

This channel is doing so much good preserving this history

[@flynn6737]

I’m in awe. The payment for bravery is pain.

[@johnpaul2659]

A real solid story. You rarely hear about the Philippines being invaded. I can't help but notice you don't add visual depictions anymore. Why is that?

[@chameleon9717]

Keep this up it is so important that their story’s get heard! Thank you!

[@henrymrerations4421]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@MF-le7fp]

Good man, right there.

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous man. Fabulous heart. Remarkable. Fabulous effort Heather.

[@rockstarJDP]

Amazing as always, the work your team put into portraying these stories of real people that were really there is so invaluable - the editing, the research, the way you help them tell their stories is what makes history tangible and real to the rest of us that weren't there but had loved ones that were. Thank you for your exceptional work, please never stop what you're doing ❤

[@MemoirsofWWII]

truly appreciate your comment, thanks for watching!

[@rockstarJDP]

@@MemoirsofWWII And thank you for keeping history alive for the rest of us, honestly your skill and hard work behind the scenes doesn't go unnoticed or unappreciated 🙂 best history channel out there by far 👌

[@joaquinspandex7870]

These guys...I swear, these guys are something else.

[@subnoizesoldier2]

I truly love what you’re doing. I hope you find as many veterans as possible and get all of their stories before it’s too late.😢

[@joekelly4870]

Something similar happened too me in the deer woods. Was hunting with a rifle I rarely used since my youth. Seen a nice buck coming down the trail. Went too click the safety off and the deer cold stopped in its tracks. Gave me a shot still and I too this day don't know how I missed. Was really mad when I came out of woods. My son was waiting at truck. I told him the story. I got madder as I told it. Instead of unloading the rifle properly I hip fired it at a phone pole about a 100 yards out. Blew the wood off it on both sides. Never used that rifle again. Great story from this veteran. I couldn't contemplate the horrors they seen so I could go hunting and be free. Ty ww2 vets

[@paulbradford8240]

Thank you Memoirs of WW2. I do hope the gentleman got his wish to return the photographs.

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

I love ww2 history and this channel is doing a amazing job at trying to preserve a dying knowledge of history in our great veterans

[@Nick-mg5zj]

Thank you for your service Otis.

[@dave3156]

Thank you for saving one more of their stories. We have lost many but I appreciate every one you do so they are not all lost. Thx