WWII Veteran Fires a Howitzer for the first time since 1944

Sometimes when I'm out doing my military training I'm asked to mix my two jobs. My specialty in interacting with WWII Veterans and being a military journalist. Here is a story I got to cover in 2018 that I think everyone will like.
Claude Cawood joined the Army in 1939. He served in the Philippines during World War II. He was invited to visit the artillery range at Camp Grayling, Michigan to visit with current artillerymen and get the opportunity to pull the lanyard on this massive weapon system.
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[@Jermster_91]

All the younger soldiers wearing ear protection WW2 Veteran: *"Nah"*

[@nordvestgaming1238]

He probably has enough hearing loss already that he didn't see the point xD

[@St3a1thsniper32]

NordvestGaming Yeah, hearing protection wasn’t implemented until 1956 in the U.S. military. Likely that this man fired thousands of Howitzer rounds with nothing to protect his ears. Wouldn’t be suprised if he says “huh” a lot when talking with people.

[@luciab4331]

probably half deaf from the war lol

[@Ekdrink]

Prolly sounds like a snapit to him lol

[@technoimperialist9509]

Like no protection will protect you

[@sleek05]

When the last veteran of WW2 dies, that will be a dark day indeed.

[@gabrielmarquise1849]

It was a dark day when the last WWI Veteran died but nobody really cared because nobody talks about WWI

[@klast8201]

Its sad man,I will remember them all

[@OrDuneStudios]

@@gabrielmarquise1849 Not down under Old Man Choules got a ship

[@HappiKarafuru]

@@gabrielmarquise1849 the lost generations

[@therealshino4607]

@@gabrielmarquise1849 yeah sadly nobody cares about WWI, I found it to be more interesting as it was the transition war form old to new. And I still remember the day the last wwi vet passed

[@jedimasterzj1682]

My great Grandpa is turning 101 in March. WW2 vet and his vehicle got blown up and now cannot hear in one ear. He even still has all his teeth and healthy as a horse.

[@tromboneman4517]

Truly the greatest generation.

[@peacemaker-du4hz]

As a proud grandson of a ww2 Marine, I want to thank your grandfather for his service

[@jedimasterzj1682]

@@peacemaker-du4hz and same to yours. We need too cherish and be thankful for them.

[@jedimasterzj1682]

@@bigmoniesponge army. In ww2 he was one of the few men who learned how to type on a typewriter to send messages in battle because in that time mostly woman learned to type.

[@BRITISHFURY_1664]

Nice in my entire family only one joined the military he was a ww2 soldier he's dead never knew him and he still is the only one that joined the military but I will change that I'm joining the royal marine commandos soon and if i pass I will be the second

[@isaacyoder7345]

I love that on the second volley he reached for the firing rope and decided to grab it in front of the sgt's hand this time, like, "Dammit, I'm gonna fire this without your help!"

[@klortikterra4423]

what a legend

[@sirbachelorboredmen1314]

I doubt the man all solution weren't gun at all.

[@tford1993]

That was a 2 Star General he did that to 😂 The Adjutant General of Michigan to be precise

[@Scruffy677]

We are the last generation to see WW2 veterans😔

[@7rx49]

We're the lucky ones.

[@fireadamgase2613]

Yes

[@Blaugrana1899.]

Aw man don't say that don't make me sad😖

[@nathanb5579]

Never thought about that. Damn. Lucky there is a lot of footage and literature for future people to learn from.

[@152mmapfsds]

SHHIIIIIII BRUH that hit

[@felooso689]

Bully: you gonna call your grampa on me Kid: actually....

[@amistrophy]

Shells on target! fire for effect!

[@f.b.i-cybercrimedivision7453]

Were here for back up.

[@mas_n_cant_animate]

Artillery shells blast threw bullies roof while playing fortnite

[@thesmuggest6680]

LOADS 105mm from the backyard.

[@f.b.i-cybercrimedivision7453]

FBI confiscates the property*

[@enzod556]

As a filipino, i’m proud to say that my grandpa was a WWII vet. I remember when i was a kid, he called me down to the basement and showed me all his stuffs (bayonet, helmet etc.) i really missed him so much. Thank you all for your service!

[@achacosostudio9187]

Respect to those veterans

[@binaweunknown3335]

That's cool man

[@kpjammerwolf330]

Man you have one cool grandfather right there

[@markybisiroisback]

Mad respect to your grandfather I would like to hear all the story that they all experience during the war..

[@chupol5659]

I salute your Grandfather Mad Respect! 🥰

[@geoffreyleonard99]

That "Wooo" at the end ! God bless this old boy thanks for all you've done sir. Respect from a 🇬🇧 vet.

[@jrvlittlerl]

Exactly what made me smile...

[@tt-ln4mc]

thank you for your service sir, from across the pond

[@sophiaashley7973]

thank you for your services. dont you think we should support them?

[@MCBoult]

You sir, have a very English name

[@MCBoult]

I'm a new US Marine, but lots of love and respect for our boys across the pond

[@bearb1asting]

He wasn't about to let that kid pull it for him.

[@user-id5uz4re4v]

420th like whilst i have a THC tea and Jay in my hands, perfection.

[@corporaliron6820]

Him: Oh heck no, i'm doing it youngster

[@danl.r2379]

@@user-id5uz4re4v thc tea sounds nice.

[@CookieeMonstarr666]

@@user-id5uz4re4v are you sure its not CBD?

[@user-id5uz4re4v]

@@CookieeMonstarr666 Brother I am Dutch I make my own shit i have almost a Tupperware full of THC powder from my previous harvests I mixed it with Moringa powder and boiled it in water afterwards I filtered it and added some honey it tasted meh at first but it grew on me( btw cbd is a brake mechanic and I myself am more of a GAS GAS GAS person ;) )

[@sandieckpn]

Did not even flinch. Tough old soldier.

[@daydodog]

he's probably mostly deaf anyways lol

[@comrademason7835]

Once an artilleryman always an artilleryman

[@top-notchfrenchiesofhousto6345]

He didn’t have the hearing aids in

[@Obnoxymoron]

@@daydodog it's not only the sound that makes people flinch when a howitzer (or a MBT main weapon) fires, it's mostly the pressure. I still remember feeling the vibrations in my chest inside my APC whenever a nearby tank took a red hot dump into the target tanks holy shit that exercise was fun!

[@dallasyap3064]

Reminds me of General MacArthur's famous speech. Old soldiers never die, they just fade away!

[@yeahno6100]

I love the way you yanks honour your veterans, seriously, this man is an absolute legend, what an honour to even get to meet him, the *utmost* respect to him.

[@sophiaashley7973]

wb helping them?

[@1958PlymouthFury]

You wouldn't like how we treated our vietnam vets sadly

[@MCBoult]

Unfortunately, this isn't always the case, but I think our Vietnam vets are finally getting the love they were due when they came home initially

[@YouReallyDontKnow]

Most of our veterans don’t get honored the way they should aside from Veterans Day lol….

[@jamesbernsen3516]

Appreciate this, but don't call us yanks, unless you want us to call all Brits Scots. ;)

[@hessischersoldner3531]

Oftentimes, you hear of veterans who have PTSD and are extremely haunted by their experience in a war, but this man is quite different and I respect that. He serves his country with pride, remembers the sacrifices, and cherishes them.

[@sophiaashley7973]

I feel the same ans my heart breaks when I see the young veterans retire early and dont get anything to spend the rest of their lives. pls help them through supporting the HAVE NFTs as they're currently working for their empowerment. below is their discord

[@qwertt317]

@@sophiaashley7973 Bro nfts? degenerate using those to "support US Vets"

[@gdigital13]

Probably because the US military fights for the banks and Israel now and there’s nothing to be proud of

[@caseycox1002]

The benefits of being part of the backguard of one of the largest invasion forces assembled in history lol

[@briank8697]

Old man can still rain death on people with a smile

[@guts_4534]

Send it! Cpl king 0811

[@James-gn6jb]

🤣🤣🤣🤣👌

[@zesolodar]

i love how he dosent even flinch from the sound

[@matthiascheah3519]

@@zesolodar he probably had fired more shells than all the guys there combined

[@alancross5838]

@@matthiascheah3519 And in an actual combat zone

[@asyik6]

97 years old, and still enjoying firing howitzer, that is something.

[@CardinalKaos]

What age do i gotta get to where i wont enjoy it anymore? Lol

[@randomuser684]

@L M Sad to know how many are unlucky in comparison to the lucky when thinking about the mental states of veterans

[@sipalingapes9219]

body can be old but soul still young

[@abanana625]

Him: aims at japan* WE ARE NOT DONE

[@raymondreddington4952]

@@abanana625 I think he’s glad we are getting along with Japan

[@michaelculpepper3845]

This is absolutely beautiful, well done fellas. This watered my eyes...my grandfather served in WWII as a forward observer/radio operator with the 50th Field Artillery, 5th ID, 3rd Army Europe...before he passed I was blessed to have the opportunity to go with him back to France, and stood with him on Utah Beach, Normandy, where he landed in ‘44...one of the most cherished moments of my life. Thank you for giving this trooper the opportunity to “send it” one more time. And thank you SGT. Cawood, your countrymen are forever grateful. Rest easy, Sergeant.

[@benlister8507]

Same

[@cutesurvivr9850]

Never forget the ones who fought for this country. Remember this country is powerful because many men fought to protect it.

[@sophiaashley7973]

yeah dont u think we should support them? for what they've done for us

[@cutesurvivr9850]

@@sophiaashley7973 yuh

[@jonnyrawket8158]

“Boy oh boy oh boy wooo!” That line made me smile, he must’ve honestly been enjoying himself. God bless these vets.

[@someone-vk6gk]

Same that's line makes me smile more

[@debbielong2226]

I had to giggle with my smile!! So touching to see him become sooo happy doing that!

[@alexmartinez5859]

Brought a tear to my eye.

[@wv1swlamatswl523]

I couldn't keep a grin away either..

[@mrnuggets7571]

..could feel his joy : )

[@Xxxkska]

Giving my grandpa a Howitzer for his 97th birthday:

[@juanontiveros8822]

Y e d

[@denniswu3824]

Yes please do

[@No-ob9wj]

Giving my grandpa a M16 and Vietnam flashbacks

[@ahmedrashan6119]

@@No-ob9wj you should drop in some spice like s AC130 to provide fire support cuz you never know when them Vietcong gonna attack

[@wwuunngg]

@@No-ob9wj how bout show him a packet of agent orange

[@lolmabaetakonabata2594]

Big respect for protecting our country🇵🇭

[@tt-ln4mc]

This man is one of the last few who will ever be able to tell us about his experiences in WWII directly. I think the internet and KZbin came at the perfect time to preserve this for future generations

[@cameronwilliams5612]

It’s good to see that the WW2 vets can still do stuff.

[@beanhat]

itd be an insult to say they couldn't

[@ReasonAboveEverything]

They can pull a string.

[@BRYMMA-]

@@ReasonAboveEverything There’s a lot more to the job than just pulling a string.

[@tg13fire]

There shooting mac low. They could've at least shot mac high charge 5

[@11bsavage64]

I am 31 I am 100% certain that man right there can trait and teach everyone how to soldier and use the Howitzers.

[@bardflizzleyt4252]

“Boy oh boy, oh boy” What a legend. Mad respect.

[@karlhans6678]

he was living the memory of firing at japanese caves

[@pauldamian0828]

@@karlhans6678 damn kalibapi's deserved it

[@AlfredoSauce1031]

WOOOOO!

[@thecsabel]

Whooo

[@billn.1318]

@@karlhans6678 at the same time, the japanese were also firing at american's

[@rjaynataraki8643]

Thank you for your service! Sir Claude Cawood. Greetings from: 🇵🇭

[@ArizonaJewell]

This is one of the most badass old dudes I’ve ever seen. Man is a living piece of history. My grandfather also served in WWII. When he retired he was a Lieutenant General in the USAF. There’s a picture hanging on the wall of the bathroom in my grandma’s house of President Ford visiting my grandfather when he was on his deathbed.

[@Charlie-fu6ep]

Claude Cawood, the man showed in the video, died this year in January. Obituary: www.legacy.com/obituaries/monroenews/obituary.aspx?n=claude-miller-cawood&pid=194999940&fhid=25508 Salutes and prayers. ❤️😭🙏 Edit: I dont thank for likes, its stupid, so, you're welcome for giving you a comment that you are able to like.

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

Aww....

[@thedyingmeme6]

Awwwwww, hopefully he's having fun firing howitzers wherever he is

[@Flightrisk2]

Thanks for sharing

[@hazardgaminghg122]

R.I.P.🙏🏻❤ A legend and a hero.

[@modelotimefooooo1853]

bless his soul. may he rest in peace ❤❤

[@mystry4022]

0:25 “it’s like he never left” Because he never did, soldier.

[@Atpfr]

He’s in heaven now shooting this massive weapon in heaven

[@midgetarmy1921]

@@Atpfr Damn we found the new thunder sound.

[@MoskusMoskiferus1611]

@@Atpfr. With a Big Smile

[@hersheylindon7677]

Whenever we hear thunder we should call it Heavens War Thunder

[@nowanimportant8887]

@@Atpfr Probably eviscerating dozens of demons at a time with them holy shells.

[@quitusmaximus4664]

You take the uniform off but the military never leaves you and he was part of that greatest generation that saved America. Great video.

[@Hapoj]

When people like this are gone, there is no getting them back. We need to cherish these veterans for the time we have left with them. Edit: For the 1.5k people who disliked this video, shame on you

[@risingwolf5368]

Damn right 💪👊

[@twilightgarrison3671]

This is comparable to seeing a Civil War veteran during the 1950’s. Imagine what people back then thought about seeing an old Union Soldier.

[@DakotaofRaptors]

Or a Confederate soldier

[@timekeeper2738]

The last civil war vet died in 1957 iirc he was on tv and gave an interview

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@amethyst0285 what do you mean?

[@nadersherif5712]

Gives you an idea of how young the US really is

[@genericwhitemale1114]

@@nadersherif5712 seriously man! Took the words out of my mouth.

[@brucewayne5504]

Cherish these moments, not too many WWII veterans left

[@threeco2350]

left the military?

[@zackzaidin4110]

@@threeco2350 left in this world....

[@hypersniqe6777]

@@threeco2350 u think 90 yr old men and women will still be in the military lol?

[@russiangamer8121]

Most of the Soviet veterans left.

[@BeanPas]

Facts God bless

[@lalallama171]

It’s kind heartwarming seeing an old soldier meet young soldiers who fought in completely different US militaries

[@PhantomViper49]

The same military but 80 years apart

[@lostsoul8055]

@@PhantomViper49 Not the same situation tho

[@PhantomViper49]

@@lostsoul8055 I never said they were in the same situation.

[@lostsoul8055]

@@PhantomViper49 😅 🔫 yeap

[@lousifei]

Young buck still there in an old man's body. Nice to see him having such a great time and getting the respect that he deserves.

[@sorrow573]

"we fired at japanese caves" Golly this man is fire.

[@Shitbird3249]

Kept it lit

[@YetAnotherVRNerd]

@@Shitbird3249 he also kept the caves on fire as well

[@butwhy.5498]

@Keith Beep wow someone didn't use typical slange how cringe oh no oooo.

[@grimzxy9482]

@Keith Beep what do you want him to say "nO cAP" or "oN mY MAmA"...

[@sorrow573]

@Keith Beep it was a pun that goes back in the early 70s where golly was being said in some places

[@rodanthechicken6308]

This man is the definition of a bad ass

[@Chicken12151]

indeed its like he had a relationship with this own howitzer

[@anonanon3066]

*had

[@dannaasmr8020]

Im filipina on my behalf of my country 🇵🇭 thank you for protecting our country give us the liberty we deserve!! Im so grateful this man sacrifice his life protecting us i salute u sir

[@dwayneinsane1792]

As a pilipino this man is a hero thank you for helping our country

[@jimbritt2874]

Got me laughing out loud just watching him having fun 😂👍👍🇺🇸

[@maxhalsted5381]

He was having the time of his life

[@deanodownunder5904]

The end was the best

[@robertgent1173]

The most fun he has had in a long time. He was so happy I don't think he has stopped smiling

[@furtfurt]

Yep, the "wooh!" at the end had me laughing too. Looked like fun.

[@neear2789]

same

[@OperatorKevlar]

I swear the military has the best friendships out there, No relstionships can beat the love of their comerades

[@barkatalihuzaiffajunejo1035]

Yes truly

[@donovanb9020]

It's true. The bond I have with my boys and girls I looked after, as their Doc, is second to none. Even 6 yrs removed from service, we can pickup conversation right where we left off. They might not be blood. But, they damn sure are family to me.

[@riccardos2955]

@@donovanb9020 this is the reason why mandatory service would fix a lot in the US.

[@Sillystring365]

@@riccardos2955 no actually military’s formed based on volunteer service are statistically stronger than soldiers forced to join by the government. We don’t want people who don’t want to serve. What motivation would they have to complete a mission with excellence.

[@hughjanus2781]

So true

[@bixby9797]

Big Respect. Grandfather walked into Omaha but never talked about that day. Uncle Ray went island to island in the Pacific but also was silent on what he saw. I remember my grandfather's funeral with the 21 gun salute. Made it through that but everyone broke down when a high school friend played taps

[@evankearney4865]

Seeing his smile at the very end, and the solider patting him on the back Dammit, so many tears 😭

[@sfliberal]

Inside every "ol' geezer" is an 18-20 year old waiting to burst out. We see that here. The body may have gotten older and isn't quite as fast anymore...but the spirit remains just as willing today as it was back then. Mentally, he went right back to when he was the same age as the NCO's hosting him. *BOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM!!!!!!!* "Boy oh boy oh boy...WOOOO!", indeed! :-)

[@Dragonspirit223]

Reminds me of my Grandfather, he died around the age of 80 years old, but the guy never stood still for long, he always got up early to walk around, even after a colonoscopy. We'd go down to his house to help out with his homemade building, and he was right there next to us. He never lost his joy, he never let anything get to him much, and he just kept walking on. Makes me feel sad that I don't have the opportunity to go down in summer to help him like my brothers and cousins did, and even more when I realize I wasn't grateful for what he did at the time. I was a child then, weak, soft, and useless, and he turned children into adults, strong, hard, and always looking for ways to be useful. I learned it years later than I would've had I just shut up and did my part. I hope future generations will be ready for the world, with no massive heroes to look up to, it'll be odd (not saying Veterans aren't already heroes, but WW2 and Vietnam Vets are a dying generation, and they deserve all the recognition they get. Hopefully the war against terror generation gets remembered in a similar fashion).

[@samuelgutierrez9443]

@@Dragonspirit223 bless your grandfather

[@larrykheel2998]

Awesome video. Filled my heart with joy. Cowboy T hit the nail on the head. Even at a half-broke-down 53, I miss being a young soldier, stationed in Wurzburg, Germany at age 19 after 8 weeks of BCT and 8 months of AIT. I even miss the 10 months at Ft. Bliss.

[@Bageltin]

exactly my thoughts, it's like his younger self wanted to jump out of that chair in excitement and joy

[@rubbermaidable]

No hearing protection and doesn't even flinch? Unless he just took his hearing aids out. 🙂

[@carryeveryday910]

He 100% has ear pro in

[@nomorecomply4044]

I mean you can get over flinching. I can listen to guns at the gun range with no hearing protection in and not flinch. Same with huge fireworks that I put underground

[@jamesj8029]

@@nomorecomply4044 So you've damaged your hearing enough to where it doesnt physically hurt to hear some of those noises? I fired a 338 and the seal on my hearing protection broke when I leaned into the cheek weld. That shit physically made the inside of my ear hurt, and then it rang for like 2 days.

[@danielboatright8887]

He clicked his brass balls together and deflected the sound waves.

[@jasperjamesawa-ao145]

I think he fired those thing couple of times during WWII when it was louder and no hearing protection.

[@jheymereechreesheyn8778]

Thank you so much for your service, for saving our beloved country (Philippines) and my fellow Filipinos during World War 2 fighting against Japanese for our freedom. You are one of the greatest heroes 💕🔥🔥🔥

[@teti_99]

What an absolute honor for those young soldiers. My grandfather is from Tonga and was one of less than 100 who fought against the Japanese in the Solomon Islands and in Guam. God bless the WW2 veterans and anyone in that era. If you were off at war fighting it, you were working in the factories for it. It is widely said that they are called the greatest generation in history... and rightfully so.

[@katabeats]

Its gonna be sad when there's no more ww2 vets around we are living amongst people who have experienced some crazy shit

[@muhammadsmith5792]

Instead we're going to be surrounded by people kneeling for the anthem, burning the flag and taking away the rights they fought to protect

[@se7ense7ens37]

@@muhammadsmith5792 yeah, quite sad really how our country has become so divided and people are destroying the country that they worked so hard to protect. My grandpa served in Vietnam and I thank him almost every time I see him

[@GravityGrave]

@@muhammadsmith5792 You act like thats a bad thing. People are angry at their government for their maltreatment, progress is only achieved through protest. The veterans you speak of were defending the very right to do so - perhaps you should ask what makes people so angry that they would kneel to or burn the flag. If you don't care about their reasons then you're defending nationalism, which is literally the opposite of what ww2 vets fought for.

[@GravityGrave]

@@se7ense7ens37 If the fight for equality and fair treatment is destroying this country then maybe it deserves to be. Blame the racists and bigots, they're the ones holding us back.

[@se7ense7ens37]

@@GravityGrave what I meant more was the division from politics, Democratic Party vs Republican Party. It has gotten so bad that people will put their party before a friendship, saying things like “If you’re a Republican, you can’t be friends with you.” And “if you are a Democrat, please never talk to me.” People are putting their politics before themselves, and you’re right. Racism and inequality does need to be solved, and if our country falls because if it, so be it. I respect you and your opinion greatly.

[@isdrevenge8764]

I bet in WW2 They screamed "FIRE THE FUCKIN THING" I know they didn't but just imagine

[@Johnrafaelquieta]

We'll definitely true.

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

I'm pretty sure they did

[@procrafter5000]

Fucking was a swear back then, odds are someone did

[@pierrealarie3199]

Now saying fuck will be prohibited in the military with Biden as president, it's too offensive for some people

[@krishnakanitkar2080]

Me whenever a political situation is brought into a conversation SWITZERLAND 1939-1945

[@brettridings5594]

This is genuinely one of the most heartwarming things I've ever watched

[@obliviangamer2319]

If you ever complain that your deaf, remember a ww2 soldier fired a howitzer at the age of 97

[@westnilesnipes]

Didn’t even flinch or anything, what an old badass lol.

[@floridacooking7018]

Damn right

[@coinfrog2566]

This man faced the imperial army in the pacific, after fighting in the jungle I doubt something like this would make him flinch

[@westnilesnipes]

skrt skrt True, but that was decades ago. He’s an old man now. It would have been perfectly acceptable to have flinched, even for an old vet.

[@ExploreNC]

A sudden flinch like that could spell the end for him !!!

[@eternal_white207]

True

[@fishermanoflight]

Those howitzers just made him 60 years younger.

[@mccuenoirfilms]

He’s 97. It probably made him 75-80 years younger, lol.

[@coolsharkmanshot9635]

@@mccuenoirfilms i think it says 60 years younger? It would make him 39

[@MegaMoma]

@@coolsharkmanshot9635 it would be 37, and most people who were in ww2 were between 18-30 because of the draft.

[@coolsharkmanshot9635]

@@MegaMoma yeah my bad i knew the number just pressed the wrong one my bad

[@danielcantu8210]

God bless y’all from Texas! I’m tearing up so proud of y’all!

[@PelicanMafia]

What a nice old man! Thank you for your service! ❤❤❤

[@BobBlarneystone]

My next door neighbor is a Wehrmacht veteran who served as an 88mm flak gunner. His Dad somehow kept him out of the military as a farm worker ('essential job') until his 18th birthday in April 1945, and then he declined the offer of joining the SS , instead serving in the Wehrmacht. He's a bit deaf from firing the 88. He has no fond memories of military service - it was just survival, and survival after the war eating from garbage cans of the occupying Allied forces. He went to a technical school after the war and ended up as a senior engineer at a well-know auto company. He still works physically every single day.

[@VeteransPerspective]

I imagine he has many stories. We can all learn from these brave men and women!

[@Jake_Steiner]

All WWII Veterans fascinate me, but even my grandfathers who fought through the Pacific say that the Axis veterans' stories are incredibly fascinating. They both spent 2 years as part of the occupation forces so that softened their views especially on the Japanese.

[@thesouthernhistorian4153]

Try to get a interview if he can remember his Service all of them from both sides are going away soon and we have to get the stories from those that remain

[@djawa2032]

Real artillery!

[@SensitivityGames]

no offence he prob does have memories but just does not want to talk about it. keep in mind ww2 is one of the worst wars ever fought and at the end no one was in the good just like it went in ww1 lot of vets and survivers ther for just say i cant remember

[@ElusiveMasquerade]

Because of soldiers like him the Philippines is a free country today.

[@ThestLegion-ki8ig]

@Landsknecht vorran technically speaking it was FIRST a Spanish Colony, and then it was taken by the US after the Spanish-American war, but then was given Independence after WWII.

[@garysteinert8555]

David Osvåg because America doesn’t have men like him anymore, we will fall.

[@thebrickseller]

@@garysteinert8555 yeah okay boomer

[@brucepan4069]

@Landsknecht vorran Germany(rebuilt by US, 5th economy). Japan(rebuilt by US, 4th economy). Idk why you'd be talking shit

[@d3xt3r96]

@@thebrickseller bruh you from 2019 or something

[@mattalibozek7258]

That man is a national treasure, my grandfather was a Army combat engineer in world war 2, in the pacific theater. But he passed away at 67 from mesothelioma when I was 8 years old, so I never really got to talk to him about his service.

[@danjoy7385]

Man what an honor to be there. Part of It stays with you forever.

[@Alan-to2te]

THE OLD GUYS ARE BETTER THAN ANY BOOKS OR MOVIES, THEY ARE THE REAL DEAL....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE...

[@chan7477]

All caps for no reason

[@Sea-qv4sd]

Better yet, a book by an old guy

[@joewaten1243]

@@Sea-qv4sd you beat me to it

[@wolfnightfire242]

Learn how to create a comment with out yelling at people

[@BikerGirlTraveler]

Lose the caps dude, you don't need to scream.

[@Hawk-ij6mw]

He fired that gun like a boss. Wasn’t scared just did like a tough soldier would do

[@wljung8281]

Idk, why would he be scared?

[@wljung8281]

@ he said that the man wasn't scared. And i asked why he would be scared. What i mean is that making a big deal of him not being scared is like treating him as a child.

[@chrispycreme9545]

@Goldie1182 even if he was being rude (which wasn’t what i interpreted from his comments), you didn’t need to blowup on him. you could just have answered the question and move on.

[@wljung8281]

@ first off, I haven't ignored any of your questions. Secondly, what difference does it make if English isn't my first language? I was just asking a question, to me it seemed weird to be amazed by a veteran who's not scared of using a weapon he's very familiar with. I can't see any reason for you to be this definsive. No English isn't my first language, so what?

@@wljung8281 It makes a big difference actually, and explains why you are misinterpreting what he said BIG time. You still are reading what he said entirely wrong. But I get it, you are from the internet and here to help, but you are not helping and is making it worse even. I suggest asking what he meant instead of criticizing and falsely assuming something that is obviously unknown to you. So what indeed, it really shows actually.

[@aaronlopez492]

And for a moment after the howitzer he was 20 again. Thank you for your service.

[@theworldaccordingtochris4370]

Bless him, you are so privileged to have that man and his like.

[@mugglepower]

"It seems like he never left" He probably never did, and never will!

[@ongboonhian7822]

Read this again without context

[@ongboonhian7822]

Also 184 likes no comment? I THINK NOT

[@seriouscoffeecup5516]

His past squadmates never did, and never will

[@clab92able]

@wowalinbie you can bet your ass artilleryman were in the grinder in ww2. Especially with a smaller shell like he was firing. Also being a stationary target for enemy air.

[@MR-xw7mc]

Only the dead have seen the end of the war

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

I suppose it is like driving a car? One never forgets how to drive a car.

[@bachmanboi2016]

I thought the phrase was riding a bike?

[@ilovejimpickens632]

@@bachmanboi2016 well, Ive heard that phrase, but I'm not sure if it's completely right or not. When I was a kid sometimes my bike would go out of service for a while, one time it was two years. It's like I had to learn how to ride it again!

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

@building boy I watch the videos on "Some Country's Worse Driver" where some drivers get sent back to driving school and the last one who can't pass gets The Worse Driver Award and the fame that goes with it.

[@tysonluty]

@@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164 Canada’s worst drivers?

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

@@tysonluty good call, Canada's Worse Drivers is a really funny show. It is a freak of nature that those drivers have not yet wiped out lots of people.

[@lizard928]

I love watching these, our veterans are full of knowledge and can share their life experience in military and the sad thing is when they pass on another part of history is gone.

[@What_do_you_want_bruv]

This is awesome! He looked so happy to be doing this again. It honestly heart touching. Thank you for your service all veterans and active duty.

[@Awfulfeature]

“Back in my day helmets didn’t stop bullets, you just took it like a man.”

[@ironic492]

They still don’t stop them, only the shrapnel and jackets from bullets

[@artificialintelligence8328]

@@ironic492 I think some can stop a single bullet from a pistol or so?

[@Fishysoldier-ix6rh]

@@artificialintelligence8328 yeah and when bombs dropped you wouldnt get a concussion when you dive for cover

[@lostastronauthelmet3456]

@@Fishysoldier-ix6rh shut yo fortnite profile pic up

[@fourkings7897]

I've seen a footage, it literally deflect sniper's bullet... Otherwise it would've kill him.

[@jakealarcon5212]

How can anyone dislike this video that man is literally a walking history, god bless his soul and all he has done

[@playerunknownsclan2988]

American enemies like China can dislike this video because of jealous

[@ren5689]

@@playerunknownsclan2988 bruh

[@catinbeanie]

Judging by how many German men who fought in the Wehrmacht respected or now respect allied veterans, even that is a far stretch. They all were men just fighting at the order of other older men.

[@EmperorWu21]

@@7rx49 he fought japanese soldiers...

[@EmperorWu21]

@@7rx49 yes it is very clear that Japan wasn't the only country who fought. However this soldier in particular only fought the Japanese.

[@greg1042]

I’m glad all these happy videos have been popping up in my feed. Just people doing what they love n having fun too.

[@SatansOps]

I always love watching WW2 vets get to touch their equipment again. They always light up like a beacon.

[@wdavis6814]

Reminds me of the WWII vet who recently jumped over Normandy from the very same DC-3 he jumped from over Normandy in '44.

[@Riposte821]

Name of video please? That’s awesome.

[@wdavis6814]

@@Riposte821 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqjHc2Cea8qUkLs

[@tazman5722]

I watched the video. It does not say that it is the same plane, just that he jumped out of a plane over Normandy for the second time. Loved watching him though. Would love to know what was going thru his mind.

[@KanuckStreams]

@@tazman5722 I bet a whole slew of things. Memories of his friends and comrades that didn't make it, those that did, maybe some exhilaration from the drop he did in '44... I wouldn't claim to know, but I would have loved to ask.

[@Dashi18n]

I was at the jump site where that veteran took to the skies again. He was such a badass that day

[@mariafe2758]

"100 kilometers away" *Bro where is my house? Why is there a crater here?*

[@clueless2528]

Gone, Reduced to atoms.

[@Boypogikami132]

@@clueless2528 by an Army Vet

[@clueless2528]

@@Boypogikami132 big f in the chat for that one

[@XxXKillJoyXxX]

@@clueless2528 F

[@randomroblox2430]

@@clueless2528 F

[@dascougs]

How cow this made me feel all kinds of ways. Made me think of my family, others who gave, and those still carrying that spirit. That generation is the only other place in time I'd go to. The joy he felt was so pure and I wish we saw more of that.

[@alphahoss1947]

The part at boy o boy o boy brought tears of joy to my eyes & warmth to my heart salute to you Sir Claude Cawood for your service & continued service passing along your knowledge to the ones who come behind you.

[@HelixRsix]

This gentleman is part of THE greatest generation ever may god bless him and ALL the service men and women who have fought for their country

[@andreaskavak2364]

german soldiers* ITS A JOKE

[@Longshot88]

@@andreaskavak2364 what does that change

[@TheHogMan]

@@andreaskavak2364 It literally said he fought in Japan my man, did you watch the video? And we're taught that the German soldiers are the big bad bois, but in actuality the wehrmacht soliders had more in common with the allied/russian soldiers than they did with their own command. There are a lot of exceptions to what I'm saying, ie: concentration camp gaurds, armor for SS battalions, and so on. But the boots on the ground Germans were more like Americans, Canadians, Brits, Russians. They were fighting because their country was at war.

[@andreaskavak2364]

@@TheHogMan its a joke and i know

[@SomeoneElseInTheComments]

Strong men create good times, good times create weak men (boomers), and weak men create hard times.

[@bruh697]

As a Filipino man I just wanna say Thank you for serving and protecting our nation from harm

[@datacticalsoldier]

Yes

[@datacticalsoldier]

Thanks to this guy this country would be destroyed

[@darrintapp257]

Yes Salamat

[@jansandman6983]

thanks to this guy I am a Filipino also

[@walalang5422]

Matsala!!

[@mgreene1409]

Can't help but grin eat to ear watching this. Thank you for your service SGT Cawood.

[@michaellrakes5521]

The utmost respect for this old warrior. Very cool he got to do this

[@DrahcirSmada]

This is it, we are the last generation to converse with these men. My entire life I have been fascinated with those who served in the war and the experiances they lived through. Some of those guys lived threw sheer luck and soon they will be gone forever. What a time to be alive!

[@zmanthepanda3255]

I never thought of it that way... amazing...

[@rikantasmarcinonis9651]

My grandfather served in soviet navy for 3 years. Such A wonderful man he was. He passed a way in 2009 when I was 9 years old. I wish I was able to ask him many questions... I also have uncle who served in Afganistan for soviets. He saw some crasy action, but I don't have guts to ask him about it, becouse he's been a drinker now days. Guess man got brocken in that war. My father served in militarised police in 1990s when criminals and mafias were most active. I heard stories that my father experienced shootouts and even got a bullet in the leg. He doesn't like to talk about it. People of these generations are quit something. I mean they were a lot stronger than we will ever be... They saw the world we will never see. I feel nothing but respect. Soldier once... remain a soldier for ever.

[@gustavor657]

@@rikantasmarcinonis9651 I honestly think that it’s technology that is making us the way we are now.

[@rikantasmarcinonis9651]

@@gustavor657 Yes indeed. Technology makes us lazy. It helps us to communicate with all different people from all over the world, but we often forget those who are right beside us. We all should take all this to our hearts while we still can. I always felt huge respect not just for veterans but for old people in general. They are truly something to look up to.

[@gustavor657]

@@rikantasmarcinonis9651 OLD PEOPLE RULE!!!

[@DanGoodShotHD]

"Boy, oh boy, OH boy WOooo!" That put a smile on my face.

[@rayclark474]

I thought the same thing, that Soldier got a shiver in his shorts on that one...lol

[@DanGoodShotHD]

@Apul Mahdeek Aoud It was for me.

[@DanGoodShotHD]

@@rayclark474 yup. Something I bet he hasn't felt in a long time. Ha!

[@rayclark474]

@@DanGoodShotHD my guess is not as long as we assume...😆

[@cybercomets7260]

Woooo! 😂

[@tobiasr.6903]

As a German soldier I appreciate this! 👍🏻

[@johndoe9200]

Stay safe out there

[@marleyboy7732]

This was the best example of showing your elders respect.Without their experiences & knowledge.We wouldnt know what to do.God bless these soldiers.This was so cool!

[@kaylandebruyn5491]

"i shot a howitzer at japanese caves in 1944" "I like it" 😂

[@calicoasting]

no you didn't!

[@prezzyjim]

@@calicoasting It was a quote of the veteran

[@cybercomets7260]

@@calicoasting you should rewatch on 1:35 he quoted it

[@joshw6931]

@@calicoasting do you know what quotation marks are?

[@ghasthordegd1201]

@@calicoasting r/youngkidsyoutube

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

There is a reason for the saying, “Fear the old man, in a business that men die young”

[@yourstruly4817]

He didn't see much of the war though and he was lucky to be on the winning side

[@kilo393]

@@yourstruly4817 How do you know how much of the war he saw?

[@remnage6406]

@metal_ak4 the pacific front was very bloody as well those Japanese soldiers fought to the last man standing

[@marthastutler1605]

I think its wonderful to give older soldiers the chance to relive there "war" years. They have a look that says they remember it all. God bless them for their service to our country.

[@mohamedsamir2459]

Thanks you for your service and thank you for making our country strong and we appreciate all your efforts

[@Bigfootz2004]

No hearing protection because the sound waves need protection from him.

[@firstlast9731]

llol

[@ayylmao6659]

Hell yeah

[@ashscott6068]

At his age, you have to ask the gun to bang a bit louder.

[@danawhite7361]

do u think people like him need protection for anything? lol that generation were strong af not like the actual one.

[@koalabanana1998]

@@danawhite7361 tf are you on about? ear pro is basic safety, its not like people in previous generations are biolgoically different or anything

[@mattskustomkreations]

I think if you fire a howitzer in Rhode Island, you’ll hit Massachusetts. EDIT: Wow! Can’t believe how many likes this comment has gotten! I make LEGO WW II vehicles on my channel. Just sayin’... I mean that’s not a shameless plug or anything...😉

[@naveconterosso]

...and viceversa

[@mattskustomkreations]

@@naveconterosso Naaah. If you fired a howitzer from Mass to Rhode Island, you’d hit Connecticut! Lol

[@yourstruly4817]

There are two types of people in this World: artillerymen and targets.

[@CMDRFandragon]

and if you fire a howitzer in Vermont, you hit Canada

[@MJA5]

@@CMDRFandragon or New Hampshire

[@thomasjackson7785]

Sometime ago (within the last decade) the vets from previous wars did an interview with some news outlet. In short they said they would rather go fight the war then younger generations being Lost. This gentleman would happily do just that He's back in his element. The knowledge base this vet would have is unbelievable in this day and age, those who were there would know that it was an absolute pleasure to meet the elderly gentleman! I personally have not seen a video like this anywhere on KZbin. Thanks for sharing!

[@juno4494]

This is the coolest video I've seen in a long, long time. How great it was to see this veteran honored...

[@TBGMabadGamerMatiss]

R.I.P. Claude Cawood. May the Valkyries carry you home.

[@TBGMabadGamerMatiss]

@CT 1776 Yes.

[@youtubelicksmytaint7482]

@mike scott 97 years young

[@NJTDover]

Nobody lives forever, sunshine. We're but pilgrims in this world so make each day count.

[@youtubelicksmytaint7482]

@@NJTDover don't be a douche bag drinker.

[@elflordyt6830]

Rest in peace, Claude, i could tell he was so happy to do this.

[@Brandon68plus1]

Anyone that would give a dislike to this has no heart. Seeing him enjoying that is so cool. Those younger soldiers have the utmost respect for him.

[@mugglepower]

these guys are probably the ones who got on the wrong end of that cannon

[@furiousdogo2025]

Probably the snowflakes that are like, guns=bad 🙄

[@kam8026]

Dislikes came from Democrats I’m sure!

[@rickvandam3238]

U know bots exist right?

[@ionikami1599]

@@furiousdogo2025 there is a difference between empathy and *guns*. What do you think about guns? Do we need 'em? What for, if so? I could not leave a dislike. It's not because I think and I know that guns are bad, said by a person who is dealing a lot with history, it's because this are golden memories. Memories, that never should have happened, but important memories. Here again for those who cannot read: I did not say WWII did not happen. I said it should not have happened. Because I am pretty sure that mankind will never learn. However, that is not the point.

[@chawk678]

Thank you for your service, then now and in the future, to keep this free.

[@barrysmith1341]

Never miss the opportunity to listen to an old timer...they’re a treasure trove of history and, knowledge.

[@Martin894893]

Hearing protection, what is that? 😏 that’s a fine man right there!

[@twoonthewall]

i was thinking that too, I expected him to be deaf as a post but he seemed pretty good !

[@Martin894893]

I spoke with an old general when I was in the military here in Sweden. He told me that they did not use hearing protection back in the days. They instead got use to the sound he told me. When they got into the military they started at like 200 meters and shoot a couple of shells. Moved forward 50 meters and did the same procedure until the were next to the gun. They did so once and did not need any protection he told me 😂😂

[@t6uxigamees]

@@Martin894893 it sounds weird, did they just slowly lost their hearing, or developed some defence mechanicsm? ive only shot 122mm d-30, with double hearing protection next to gun, and i feel like u would lose hearing without them

[@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443]

Youll lose your hearing even with protection. I was the gunner for my 120mm mortar crew, wearing earplugs under earmuffs. It would still ring your bell when fired. I have hearing damage from it. Constant ringing.

[@matty101yttam]

@@dr.hugog.hackenbush9443 guess the ear canal is simply the easiest path for sound but end of the day sound can still travel through your skull instead.

[@carloreneeventura8714]

As a Filipino, i will never forget the conqueror turned brother who fought by our side

[@honkhonk8009]

yeah, most americans nowadays wouldnt condone that shit. They barely condoned Iraq, even tho it wasnt for imperial reasons. I hope the phillipines becomes closer to the US in the future. Alot of americans have family there.

[@malignant3423]

And what about the Spanish who conquered you guys first?

[@johnmelescoto7337]

@@malignant3423 we will never forget the empire that united the philippines .

[@czarnino7157]

@@malignant3423 we can't blame the new generation for the sins of the past

[@guard4509]

@@malignant3423 Spanish be noob

[@danielfirecopter]

Who had this on their recommended and btw Thank You for your service much respect to him.

[@shannonly23]

Thank you all so much for your service and making it possible to grow up safe in this country.

[@adamcoates5034]

Boy oh boy oh boy, woooo Says it all at the end

[@thefbi4238]

The freedom started pumping through him when he touched the string

[@Mark3nd]

How about friend: "The moment he made contact with that String, he started pumping Freedom Again" Kids: Hearing Protection Veterans: Whats hearing protection?

[@favoredhappiness4123]

Thank you sir for serving in our country during WWll, people like you means allot to us. Salute!

[@alexisjames2916]

I'm from Philippines and I'm happy to read that he served for us 🥰