WW2 Veteran's Daring Escape from Sinking Ship | Memoirs of WWII #5

[@KZ3fps]

"He doesn't need someone to lecture him, he needs someone to listen to him." That's true for so many things.

[@bluecomet1109]

70 years later and he STILL didn't reveal the Intel....now THAT'S honor Mad respect

[@davidh6300]

I agree, and I think also they really scared him with the threat of a life sentence or death.

[@samiam261]

I thought the same thing. This man respected the oath. Hats off to the GREATEST generation.

[@Elly3981]

@@davidh6300 The dude is almost 100 now so it wouldn't matter if he revealed the intel. Its simply a matter of honor that he still keeps it secret.

[@WASRGP]

"Sometimes I wake up in a cold sweat. ...What am I goin' to do bother my wife?" God bless this man, and the countless others that carry this ever heavy weight! 🇺🇸

[@vanillasky4221]

Truly the greatest generation.

[@bradbutcher3984]

My brother is a recently retired 6 tour Marine Gunny Sgt. I never asked but he talked to me and our oldest brother about some of the things the night of his retirement ceremony after everyone went to sleep but us. He luckily has been able to deal with it and become successful.

[@jeffhicks1008]

I am friends with a 92 year old WWII, Korea and Vietnam veteran his name Harold B. and he lives here in Austin Tx, I would sure like to see his story recorded for history, I have heard a few little stories but I don't think he wants to say much. He still has all his faculties but he is hard of hearing. Still drives his old pick up to his VA appointments by himself and will sometimes sneak up on me at the Home Depot . Me being 61 he still considers me just a punk kid! Maybe his story can be another Memoirs of WWII?

[@MemoirsofWWII]

You can contact us through our website memoirsofwwii.com to give us a little more info about his service :)

[@scottywalker2605]

I think we would all love that. Please make it happen. Even if donations are needed.

[@David-pf4hr]

That's a awesome story

[@mikeymike7639]

Jeff Hicks I’m 32 and at once seen a guy wearing a hat that said World War II Korea and Vietnam I was just amazed I can only imagine what this guy has been through his crazy wonderful long life but he has lots of stories good ones and bad ones

[@Irespecktyouall]

@Daniel Blakeley "your" not "you're"

[@kylerodenberg4089]

One of my grandpas childhood neighbors joined the Navy in 1940. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor and thought he won a lottery ticket he told his folks. He was aboard the USS Arizona. His last name is Lewison and his body is still in the USS Arizona. Our community Legion Hall is named after him. He was just a kid from a small town farm community in Wisconsin. My grandpa and grandma went and visited the USS Arizona several times over the years in remembrance of that fine young man. May he rest in peace.

[@THE-HammerMan]

Seaman Lewison is still on active duty, serving the country he loved. Always remember...

[@lightningmaster1877]

This video is underrated, I can't believe it doesn't have at least 100k views.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you! Please feel free to share and help us get it to more people :)

[@fartmerchant762]

Too many people would rather watch spongebob meme compilations

[@AndyBuilds]

This entire CHANNEL is underrated! One of my favorite youtube channels. I wish I could help them, but all the WW2 veterans I know of have passed away. RIP

[@Jack-oz4bf]

That's KZbin for ya. They are absolutely against the American way.

[@Jack-oz4bf]

@Narayan Bhamidipati because KZbin is an anti American company. Communis is really winning. It just took a long time.

[@atglf733]

Amazing interview. "Everyone became a man that day." I like that. I really like that.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Alex me too! Gets me every time. Thank you for watching.

[@exJacktar]

I'm a retired sailor, albeit from an allied navy. This gentleman has my utmost respect and admiration.

[@marhar2]

My Grandfather was at Pearl Harbor. He was a cook in the Navy, and got a Purple Heart when he got hit in the leg with some schrapnel. Later he transferred to the Seabees and drove construction equipment. He's been gone a long time. Thanks for collecting these stories. And thanks Adone for sharing!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks for sharing, Mark. We so appreciate your grandfather's service!

[@Nerodontgivefuck]

I didn't know they had white Cooks in the Navy. I'm not trying to be racist or anything. But I usually thought that certain jobs like cook and mess attendant were only left to black people back then

[@willm678]

Mark Harrison Sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Sounds like he lived an interesting and full life.

[@BlessedVeteranAdventures]

I was active USS HIGGINS DDG-76 BM3 than BM2 PHIB CB DET 105. Fuckin awesome bein with em. I miss it. Y'all Have A Blessed Day

[@arborist460]

I ran Inot a seabee the other day....had a good chat,handshake, and thank you

[@thenervousmechanicofficialpage]

"They don't need a lecture.They just need someone to listen to them.I have those nights to." Man......

[@berraloks]

That hit me..

[@LuMaxQFPV]

My 8 yr old has been interested in WWII since 3! He loves these memoirs. Thank you for your hard work and devotion to preserving these first-hand testimonies. Our country today desperately needs reminding of who we are, and where we've been, and the personal price our servicemen and women paid for the victory that saved our world.

[@emau2459]

I'm no professional, but hearing his wisdom about others needing someone to listen, not to lecture, makes him a better therapist than most today. Man's got a long ways to go...and I think most of the 'trip' is backwards.

[@bradbutcher3984]

Those who know the edge, are those whom have gone over. -H.S.T.

[@flyingflapjack5133]

I can hear the Pearl Harbor story over and over, but can only imagine what it would have been like. This guy had an experience that is rare today. He is a true Man!

[@kristopherg4804]

There is a man I used to attend church with right down my street here in Vandalia, Mo. He's well into his 90's but still able bodied. He was a Sergeant in the army and there on the beach on D- day! His story of getting his men to the beach and keeping them alive is awesome! J.D. Gilbert is his name. He met General Eisenhower and the whole bit! You ought to get his story!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

kristopher G please fill out a veteran form on our website www.memoirsofwwii.com thanks for the lead!

[@KennethNicholson1972]

@@MemoirsofWWII He gave you his name, and the address above, why don't you use your patreon money to make the damn call.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

@kenny Nicholson thanks for commenting, that’s exactly what 100% of our Patreon monies goes towards. In capturing these amazing stories from these amazing men and women. We get several leads a day and organize them by using the veteran form on our website. With our team of 3 having full time jobs we value the system that we have set up so that no veterans contact gets lost. Be at peace in knowing that we are doing our very best to reach as many vets from wwii. Thanks for watching!

[@bennytherollinstoner1932]

I would love to hear his story!!!!

[@Anthony.462]

Kenny Nicholson Rude

[@kschull1]

Rest In Peace Adone. Thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten!

[@thomasallen3818]

I just read a wonderful post about “Cal”. He turned 100 years old on June, 11, 2020. So a Very Happy Birthday Chief Calderone. Thank you for your service and may God Bless you always.

[@nickzav]

Grandson of a WWII veteran, miss him every day. #neverforget

[@ARTinverse]

my god, the editing is incredible

[@MemoirsofWWII]

ARTinverse thank you! And thanks for watching.

[@h3lld1v3rfilms6]

Jackh songs you shut up.

[@BucketPukes1969]

Agreed. All of em

[@MrJammyGel]

@@caitlin5904 your life must be great, being an internet troll living in a dank basement with no love in sight

[@morikanteyekeyeke6147]

Great guys. Respect. My grandfather refused to talk about the war, he spent a few days fighting the Germans at the Dutch defensiveline at the Grebbeberg in may 1940. They got butchered, taking friendly fire, no ammo, no communication and very badly equipped. He was in the 24th reserve infantry. I am very glad these guys share their stories, so important for the next generations.

[@katherinehudson7391]

My great-grandfather was a Marine during WWII. He was a Marine for over twenty years, going through the Depression until after he was released from a Korean prison camp. He also saw Pearl Harbor.

[@kevin-sawmill-lx25]

Great story. Just can’t say thanks enough to all Veterans. If it wasn’t for the sacrifices they made we would not have the opportunities we have today. Thanks Josh for telling their stories.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

So true, Kevin. Thank you!

[@jamesmandl9302]

Great bio. The WWII vets are some really amazing people. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks for watching, James :)

[@lmklmk1512]

My great-grandfather was a Marine during WWII. He was a Marine for over twenty years, going through the Depression until after he was released from a Korean prison camp. He also saw Pearl Harbor.

[@jbing27]

Thanks Josh. These chronicles will be all that's left of the first hand accounts of WWII all too soon. My father was a submariner trained at Pearl. I wish I could have recorded his stories. I heard them for 36 years. I still remember them 29 years later.

[@TheTennessyean]

As an Intel Soldier, when they said he refused to talk about what he had seen in the messages, even to this day, it hit home with me. The oath of silence you take, the care of your nation’s secrets, it’s something that’s personal to you.

[@robinraphael]

This man is a real hero still kept his oath but still told the truth what a hero and patriot I salute u sir

[@talithathompson5830]

I nearly sh*t myself when he said “and then it went dark” I can’t IMAGINE being in something so disorienting and terrifying!

[@AverageJoe126]

These are so cool to hear. Every vet has such a different personality and it makes it so much cooler. The way each one tells the story is so different and its so cool

[@heartland96a]

A very young 97 yrs old!would have thought 75

[@Maplelust]

he looks about 92.

[@nickrocks5015]

@@Maplelust still better than 97!

[@AndrewJimmy2011]

Josh, thank you for helping these American Heros tell their stories. These videos are truly powerful.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thanks, Andrew. And thank you so much for contributing...it’s really a huge help!

[@pedrogarrido1014]

You paid a big price for helping keep freedom alive. Thank you.

[@napalminthemorning8309]

"I have those nights too." Goddamn these videos are profound. Love it.

[@allenplant1702]

"He don't need a lecture, he needs somebody to listen to him" TRUE COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING! 💯

[@ICanFixThat9369]

I work in news and met many WW2 vets stories and his was the best advice I've ever heard about the attack. "Don't be afraid of losing job, you could be right.." powerful.

[@andytaylor1588]

I am honoured to view this video and hear of Mr. Calderone's experience. It is humbling. Thank you for your hard work in this very important effort.

[@papadoc711]

One of the greatest generations that ever lived, period.

[@StarStrikeAnimation]

Holy crap, this was done so brilliantly. I love this story.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you! Feel free to check out our other videos.

[@edgreene5749]

great work on this series as a veteran myself i can relate to them and it is a great service you are providing the world again thanks and great work

[@MemoirsofWWII]

I really appreciate that, Ed. Thank you for your service!

[@davidgarber8116]

My Dad was in the navy during WWII. He never talked about the bad times. He did tell us kids about the good times. Not many though. RIP Paul Garber. 1924-1978. Miss you still after all these years.

[@JasonLaneZardoz]

Adone Calderone you are an amazing man, your outlook is a lesson on how to approach life, for us all. It talk to my 96 year old grandmother every time I see her about her experiences. She was 18, living near Canterbury when the Battle of Britain was being fought. She lost her first husband in that battle. I wish I could have meet him.

[@nomo4u886]

One of the few Pearl Harbor survivors left man. This video needs more love.

[@jarrodevans6050]

I couldn't even imagine. My grandfather was in the Pacific. He was a ball turret gunner on a B-17. Naturally he didn't talk about it much. And absolutely forbid any of us joining the military unless drafted.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Can't say I blame him. But we are so thankful for his service!

[@ocheltree1]

Evans rc foamies Tulsa Oklahoma, your grampa must have had nerves of steel, that was one of the most dangerous positions.

[@jarrodevans6050]

The only stories i can remember are that he made a washing machine from a broken rotor tiller and some sort of drum. Also made a make shift shower because it was so muggy and the sea water made them feel sticky.

[@lloydprunier4415]

Thank You for saving these memories. These are the reasons I stand for the national anthem!

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Same here.

[@knutdergroe9757]

Thank you, For that. True respect is all too rare.

[@chrisr8159]

As a Navajo man suppressed by the govt. I’ll stand up and day for my country

[@farpointgamingdirect]

@@chrisr8159 Much respect to the Windtalkers of WWI and WWII. Semper Fi

[@Maplelust]

@@chrisr8159 you should be ashamed of yourself.

[@GiDD504]

“I have those nights too” Man that hit hard.

[@aprilalfaro5537]

Thank you shipmate for your service!! I have the watch 🙌🏼 🇺🇸💪🏽

[@valeriegriner5644]

He's right about the BS vs the TRUTH. People should look into this "unprovoked, surprise attack" a little more closely, especially in light of the technology that was in use at this point in time. God bless this man...for his service and his honesty.

[@engineeringforfun1635]

Crazy to think these guys really gave so much, the war may have ended for the world, and endured with the men who fought it everyday since.

[@steveb6103]

My dad unlisted in the Navy 12/8/1941. He became a pilot of a F6F Hellcat. He mustered out 5/11/1946 . We lost him at the age of 86.

[@TopDrifter203]

Thank you For your Service Rest In Peace Sir

[@jeffreyknight3884]

What an amazing footage. All these old heroes, they have flannel shirts. My dad was a world war 2 veteran. Dad lived to be 100 years old and four months. Dad wore flannel shirts too. The greatest generation.. thank you all veterans from world war 2..

[@jonlong2663]

These are the best interviews from WWII I've ever seen.... truly an underappreciated channel

[@GlennSteffy]

Adone nailed it. It still happens today.......

[@andytaylor1588]

I agree. He did indeed nail it. There is more help for us today, but there are resources still not available to us due to cost. Perhaps in the near future.

[@Pilikestortoises]

This guys is so real and wholesome

[@GavinRemme]

Really nice - well done Josh. We need these primary sources recorded and saved while these people are still around.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Gavin Remme thanks Gavin! And yes, we completely agree.

[@greene1339]

Phenomenal series! My grandfather was a fighter pilot in the Pacific theater during ww2. I grew up hearing his stories and reading his memoirs. Its amazing to hear stories of others that served. Keep up the great work!!

[@kidgokuxl]

Another great video! Thanks for your time and effort spent putting this together.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Our pleasure. Thank you for watching!

[@dalegates8621]

This is the best of many heartfelt experiences of these great men.

[@matttomlin1024]

I love seeing these guys share their stories. True, real, classic American Heros.

[@masonb4620]

Thank you Adone Calderone for your service. God bless you and all our veterans.

[@deeyadeli1435]

I am very glad I found this channel. This is an amazing thing that you are doing, capturing the stories of these inspiring men! Almost every video makes me smile and tear up. When they talk about how these events are not just a moment in the past but a part in their life, really puts it in perspective. They live this everyday, where we only talk about it and then get to move on. Thanks for the great videos, please keep them coming.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Wow... "the only one who cared about me in the world was the West Virginia". That was powerful. He would have laid himself down for anyone on that ship.

[@hannyeezy]

Thank you Adone for your service. God bless 🙏🏻

[@deborahchesser7375]

Everybody became a man that day, epic.

[@toddsreeladventures5518]

Thank you for giving such important and such powerful stories a voice Josh. This is incredible work.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you, Todd.

[@InbutnotofthisworldTL]

What a gem of a man. God bless you sir

[@wildone1584]

Well said sir, after many years of learning about past wars and conflicts your story on pearl harbour is the first that someone knew that the enemy was close by, now it figures !!! Thank you and god bless sir, your a brave man. RM 🇬🇧

[@captainpigeon0522]

My grandfather never really talked about his experiences , but my family got a few glimpses of it. First they thought he louded ships and then found out he was a messenger on a bike. After he died his friend said he was shot in the leg but didn’t tell anyone Later on he suffered from dementia and a company asked if he could talk or write a letter about it. The only thing he could do was carve body’s with lost limbs on a bar of soap. He was a very good artist Never got to meet his though. He passed when my mum was a teen. He would have been 100 last year

[@fishingwithjt1666]

Considering how horrifying this must have been he seems like such a happy man. I respect this veteran 🇺🇸

[@markfrench8892]

I really like his take on why Pearl Harbor really happened. So many warnings that weren't heeded.

[@14K96]

This is by far the most important youtube channel ever. This channel is amazing and I love watching your videos!

[@MourningStar67]

My pappy was in the pacific. He was a marine in the island hopping campaign. He was born and raised in West Virginia and joined the marines after his little brother was going he wanted to join. He ended up being at the end and died of a heart attack at age 77

[@MemoirsofWWII]

grayson dillon thank you for sharing that story we are thankful for his service!

[@zonkedmusician1502]

What a guy. Respect to you, sir.

[@TheRealBoyscout]

Thanks for doing these this history needs to be preserved like this for generation to come

[@raoulcruz4404]

Thank you very much for this project and channel. A bit of constructive criticism: no drama music while the veteran is talking. His words have all the content needed.

[@SchnelleKat]

Thank you Adone for your service and story

[@somethingelse4878]

I would be so proud to have him as a family member

[@YungDoodz]

Wow... your videos are just.. This is something I'd love to see in a movie. All this emotion. This video here was a tear jerker.

[@mattkelly2004]

See this is why these videos of these men are so important we know from history class and text books but with this your getting a prospective that was gained first hand there is none better

[@MV-qw2dw]

Please interview as many as you guys can. These need to go on record before they're gone

[@banderson5676]

Bless you Adone. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@12gauge1oz]

Fascinating. Thank you Sir.

[@MattThornton87]

A great channel, thanks to all that made it possible. So important that the memories of all those WWII heroes are recorded so that their service & the sacrifice of so many can be preserved for eternity

[@vincefigone3043]

My father Walter Anthony Figone was in the Navy and survived The Sinking of the SS Eliua Thompson. Even after all those years he would not talk about his time served. I watch these videos and I see the hell that my father held within him and I understand my father a little bit better now...

[@Jakal-pw8yq]

These stories are just so captivating. I can't imagine going through what these men went through, and at such a young age. I think to call them the greatest generation is so well deserved but somehow inadequate. I don't have the words to adequately describe that generation, my parents generation. But they set the stage for every act to follow and they set the bar High!

[@jarrodevans6050]

Thank you Josh and whom ever else that is bringing the to us.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

It's our privilege :)

[@patrickkitchens3363]

Thank you for your service sir

[@f.k.burnham8491]

I only wished you had been able to interview my old friend William H. Ward CWO, USN. He was at Pearl Harbor and was wounded. (He may have been on the West Virginia, I can't remember for sure, its been 25+ years now), from shrapnel. Some of his stories were awesome. He also worked in the RID and helped catch a German spy and saboteur. He still kept his silence to the day he died about some of the events at Pearl Harbor, before and after. Much of what he knew was still classified. R.I.P. W7SS. You are still remembered.

[@shielasmall7872]

God bless you for your service, I am so grateful for you & your generation who were so brave to fight for our freedom ❤️

[@me1965]

Thank you, sir! Thank you for fighting and sharing your story!

[@Devight]

This is great stuff. What an honor to hear those memories

[@pollyg562]

THANKYOU ADONE, YOU ARE THE HERO WE BELIEVE YOU ARE,

[@finddeniro]

I worked for a Navy Vet. ..Since Passed. . .That. was in this Mess. .John Dittoe .a fine and practical Man. .

[@jeffvenable3845]

I started watching you through flitetest...and ive seen every episode. Thanks for doing this josh.

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Thank you for watching, Jeff! Feel free to share the videos as much as you'd like :)

[@InbutnotofthisworldTL]

Another amazing gem of history. Well done and thank you!

[@howardcunningham3050]

these videos are priceless...i never wore poppys because i hate the idea of war...but ive changed my view and will be honouring these soldiers...all soldiers. these stories make me feel less of a man.. my gosh. ☮

[@frankfrazierjr.3216]

Thank you Josh, for making these films.

[@patrichewismeijer9466]

God bless. Thank you for your service. Love from Holland 🇳🇱💕

[@2DSTORMS]

One of the best videos on this channel

[@nicholasdevita5373]

These videos need more support because these men are amazing and deserve it

[@MemoirsofWWII]

Nick DeVita Thank you for your support!

[@nicholasdevita5373]

Memoirs of WWII for sure do you guys have a Instagram or anything you can dm me at nick__devita

[@2tfts]

Josh, thank you for that guy listening to them.

[@francis1996105]

My grandfather was an army commander serving in the Chinese national army during the second world war. He died before I was born. My mother always tells me what my grandfather had been through during war. She told me in an offense that the Japanese army launched against a city in China, my grandfather was there and he was one of the only 3 survivorsin his unit that made it through the offense. My mother told me ,after the war, when my grandfather was still alive, she never saw him smile and he just sat in his chair all day with his eyes closed. She also told me that my grandfather sometimes told her about how he made it through the war. His men would just throw their body to protect him, so he could safely retreat from the battlefield. I can't imagine what my grandfather had been through, the absolute horror that he experienced.when I think about that my tears just drop.