The REAL Captain America! WWII Super Hero, Matt Urban!
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- A President of the United States once called Matt Urban "the Greatest Soldier in American history."
Most history buffs are familiar with Audie Murphy, the much celebrated "most decorated solder of World War II," but a good argument can be made that Matt Urban is actually the most decorated soldier of World War II.
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God Bless the Greatest Generation 🇺🇸♥️🙏🏼
I'm 64 years old. My dad retired from the military. As a kid, this generation were my hero's because of men like Matt urban. Unbelievable courage. Thank you for continually posting these incredible stories
Thank you for watching!
@ThisDate second most decorated guy was the pilot on the pilot for 'Lost in Space'. I believe he too died in a small plane crash. 🤠✌️
Wow!
For each of them that made it alive, many didn't who were equally brave and attempted equally risky goals. And much more died bravely as well, just doing what had to be done, without being particularly suicidal/self-sacrificial or temerary. This has to be said, not to diminish anybody's merits, rather the contrary: to remember how many good men were ready to risk their lives with courage and a healthy, just normal then, sense of honor.
Today, we are not so different. The experience of war is luckily rarer, but when war breaks out and people have to face it, like in Ukraine, we can see again how many men and women remain as brave as yesteryear.
Amen 🙏
There's urban legends then there's the legend Urban.
Haha so true!!!!!
Epic comment!
You stole my line!! Beautiful.
TRUTH!
As a veteran, I found this very emotional & inspiring! A big salute to Matt Urban and may he rest in peace!
Thank you for your service ♥️👊🇺🇸🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thank You for your service 🇺🇸
He was Captain America. RIP Hero
Absolutely!
Amazing story of courage and commitment. Thank you for putting the name of Matt Urban back in the public eye.
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Hero? Indeed! 🇺🇲 His story should be told in every school's classroom. Why isn't this a movie? Our younger generation needs this type of inspiration. Not politics Posing as Patriotism, this is the real thing. Our kids also need to know the stories from WW2 England. What it was like to live in constant fear of the bombs, many killed trying to get to the bomb shelters in time!
💯💯💯💯 agree!
That has been everyday life for over 70 years for modern day Israel. I can't think of another Nation on earth that has to have mandatory bomb shelters in most public buildings. One of the major reasons WWII was fought was to stop the systematic slaughter and genocide of the Jewish People and still to this day, even WWII was not enough to stop the pure hatred and murderous rage against the Jewish People.
I’m sure Hollywood would have seen his story as so fantastic that audiences just wouldn’t believe it. And with today’s management they would find his type of heroism deplorable. Not woke.
Thank you for bringing his amazing story to light. Super human would be my description of this astounding young man . Again the greatest generation. Saying thank you isn’t enough for your service and sacrifice . RIP Matt Urban . 🇺🇸🇺🇸
It's an honor to tell their stories!
What a MAN💙
The REAL Captain Anerica!
I never knew about him...That moved me to tears...
He was the perfect proof that faith and courage will make you superhuman...
I always considered myself a patriot and I always will but this man is THE definition of patriotism 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️
Wow thank you! Check out our Top 10 WWII badasses video, he makes an appearance: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
@@ThisDate Thank you, I will 🙂
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Just his escaping from military hospitals repeatedly to return to combat is an amazing part of the story in itself.
Absolutely!
Thanks Nick - Totally Awesome!!🇺🇸
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Thank you for featuring him. What an extraordinary man.
Thank you for watching♥️♥️Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses, he's high up the list: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
Nice video I had commented on one of your other videos that featured Matt Urban. We have an athletic complex in the city of Holland and a street that bears his name in honor of his service. There is one story that you forgot to tell and it involves a German who could speak a little bit of English and would say hey Joe it’s all clear luring unsuspecting GIs into an ambush. He crawled on his belly through the dark to the top of the ridge circled around the machine gun nest the German was occupying and took that German out and the last words that German heard was Matt saying hey Joe it’s all clear he also took two other German soldiers out as well. I am so honored to have had the chance to meet him and hear his stories and those stories I will never forget.
Wow! Wow!!! Amazing! Thank you!
I second that double WOW!! What a privilege to see and hear this man. 😯🤯
Thanks to Holland for recognizing a bonafide American hero. A salute from America!
Matt Urban is the definition of a badass, a real soldier, and an American. I salute you, sir and Essayons, huuah!
Truth! He was high on our Top WWII badasses: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
Another MOH was Sgt. Roy Benevidez during the Vietnam War. Otherworldly testimonies are hard to phantom in contemporary times.
Yup doing a video on him!
Thank you for telling these events of war and heroism!
Thank you for watching!
Great story about a great American.
Thanks. Be Blessed !
Thanks!
Thank you for posting this
Thanks for watching!
This one's so awesome I had to watch it again!
Thank you! ♥️♥️👊👊
This is why I’m subscribed here because you learn REAL American history not the watered down version that’s agenda written in history books. Thanks Nick!
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You just went to a school that didn't teach history. Because we learned all this in my school.
This is the epitome of a real life hero. What a story of grit, guys and unimaginable bravery.
Thank you for these stories of honor, bravery, and incredible sacrifice. My freedoms are more appreciated for hearing these stories from "The Greatest Generation"!
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I'm in tears!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wow. Talk about a fearless, intrepid warrior. A star of the war who earned a mind-boggling collection of honors and accolades! Deep respect to him. 🇺🇸
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UNSTOPPABLE! Major Urban is like a demigod of war! A one man wrecking crew. He just takes a licking but keeps on ticking over and over and over again. Such devotion to his men and his Country. There are not words or medals enough to express such uncommon valor and heroism or our gratitude. What an awe inspiring man. Just beyond incredible. Mr. Ragone, thank you for this longer format tribute to this truly valiant American warrior.
....for the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.
Proverbs 24:16
Beautifully said! Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
Astounding.
Thank you!
Thank you from our country’s heart. Matt you’re a hero and we all thank you. RIP
Beautifully said!
Although in many ways sad a beautiful story. I believe that for back then living till 75 was one more time that God held his hand over Matt. I'm sure he is resting in peace.
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we are so DAMNED lucky to have even had him back home!!!!!!!!!😶
Yes!
HEROES NEVER DIE
Never!
Amen! That was the greatest generation. Prayers indeed!
Thanks! Check out our video on Top 10 Hollwood Heroes: ua-cam.com/video/IRM4-mesfI4/v-deo.html
I met Matt Urbin in 1983 when he visited Zeeland High School in Zeeland, MI. The picture of him standing in front of the welcome sign was in front of the Holland Civic Center, Holland, MI.
I thought he was BA then, but he never went into such detail of his heroic deeds.
But that was true Matt, he cared for others above himself.
Wow! Amazing!
A movie about his life would be great
Agree!
A film about this astonishing man might be one of the most costly.
Needed would be multiple battle scenes.
Band of Brothers and Saving Private Ryan
had multiple characters.
Matt Urbana’s life would require much poetic license.
Finding those who knew him in MI would be very helpful.
His original surname sounds Jewish, but he was clearly a Christian. Many of the most religious and inspirational films have done very well indeed. The MSM ignores this.
When the world is in great turmoil, people have a thirst for the meaning of their lives.
As we all sit here, deep down, we realize we may be on the brink of WW III.
After 9/11, the churches were filled, with standing room only. ( One of our children was in the North Tower when the plane hit. Her work was at a law firm, mere yards from the TT. What unfolded was the stuff of nightmares.
Yes, his life was astonishing. Brutal as a bomb and and tender as a rose.
I wonder if he was ravaged after the war?
I wonder if he was a quiet man.
Wow! Agreed! A true American hero. I also lost count of his medals.
Amazing right?
Wow!
Amazing right? Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses, hes o it: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
What a great story. Outstanding commentary.
Thank you!!! Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
A store of courage when most needed
Well said!
My dad was a good friend of Matt's and was invited to the awards ceremony when he got his medal of honor but the security clearance didn't come through until after it was all over.
The founder of the company I worked at befriended Matt some years later and helped him write his book which is probably why it's written in the third person.
Wow. Amazing!!!! Check out our video on Top 10 Hollwood Heroes: ua-cam.com/video/IRM4-mesfI4/v-deo.html
Great story. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!!!!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡🫡
Reminds me of Roy Benavides in Vietnam war. Ww2 had one of the toughness warriors..we need movies for this heros. 🇺🇸
Indeed!
Lt Col Urban would've made a great president. Thanks for this, his heroism should be remembered. At least a base or ship in his name is needed.
Absolutely!!!!! Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses, he may be up there!: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
Crazy times. We called purple heart medals enemy marksmanship badges. Thats nuts. This dude is just Gonzo hero. God bless
Beautifully said!
Is there a book out there on Matt Urban? I would love to read it.
I don't know, good question!
In regard to Matt Urban's seven Purple Hearts I read that Col. Robert T. Frederick, the commander of the 1st Special Service Force, ended the war with nine Purple Hearts, three earned on the same day! A salute and massive respect to Matt Urban, Robert Frederick and all the heroes of this outstanding generation.
Amazing man! Our video remembering the 16 medal of honor recipients from DDay: ua-cam.com/video/1jbhqcvnwwc/v-deo.htmlsi=HrlxC3YMsmR28Y3X
Most people are forgotten compared to people like Murphy and others who are just as good but didn't have the appeal of the pretty Hollywood boys. The average soldier who saw combat and did these heroic things are top notch in my book, worst part is the awesome work of this guy is a one man wrecking crew on so many occasions he should have had a movie made about him because you telling his story is like a fictional story book about a great soldier that was created by a writer for the movies but thanks to you his story is a great factual history of a great soldier that was as realistic as the sun rising in the east in the morning. Thanks again for everything you do Nick
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I know all about Audie Murphy, everyone watching this channel does. To me Audie will always be, "The Most Decorated Soldier." But that takes Nothing away from Matt Urban. I'm fact, I'd bet the farm that both Audie and Matt would give the honor of, "Most Decorated" to the other. As I was listening to the exploits of Matt Urban, as you described his actions on top of the turret, I thought how that was so similar to actions by Audie Murphy. Then I had the thought, How many men, whose names we'll never know, did the same thing! Many, I'm sure. If the truth were known, and medals awarded appropriately, perhaps both Audie and Matt would not be the most decorated American soldiers. I love hearing their stories though, and they are beyond Hero status to me!
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When President Teddy Roosevelt died in his sleep, they said that if he was awake he would of fought off the Grim Reaper. The same must of applied for Matt Urban.
Love it!!!!
The irony is that God isn't like that at all. He is Love. Murder is man made through sin. All of it.
Thank you for the long form video.
This is inspiring.
Maybe they should name a base after him.
Absolutely agree! Amen. Check out our longer video on Marine John Basilone ua-cam.com/video/7b_ldT0RbSg/v-deo.html
@@ThisDate I like your style.
Here is a suggestion for a longer form video.
Marine
Mitchell Paige
Guadalcanal
Medal of Honor.
Will look into it!
Sometimes you just have to stop and think that such men of uncommon valor, bravery and determination such as Matt Urban, Audie Murphy and others were born in their era, for such a time as theirs to help make a tremendous difference in helping to save lives and further the cause for liberty by fighty against the oppression and tyranny of the Axis Powers of WW2.
God bless all the brave and courageous Warriors that fought in the Allied Armies!. ❤🙏👏
Beautifully said♥️♥️🙏🏼🙏🏼🇺🇸🇺🇸Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
Im exhausted, He was not!
No way!
Amazing super hero!
He lived in my hometown of Holland MI. I'd see him around town when I was a kid. Met him once and he scared me. My grandfather knew him. I don't know if he didn't like kids or if I just took it that way. There's a road in Holland named after him.
Wow! Wow!!!!!! Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses, hes in it: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
I have prayed for them, now him, and I will also say that I will for you Nick because with out you these stories would not get out and would have been largely forgotten as the dust in the wind if not for your Nick. God bless you all and enjoy your day today.
Thank you my friend🙏🏼♥️🇺🇸
RIP BROTHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
True hero!
Real inspiration. I want to visit his grave site. Thanks for this video.
Thank you! Amen. Check out our longer video on John Basilone: ua-cam.com/video/7b_ldT0RbSg/v-deo.html
Amazing.
Thanks! We did a longer video on Jimmy Stewart too: ua-cam.com/video/FVZ4n42hh-g/v-deo.html
Monroe Michigan has a bridge & highway named after him. Every time I'd go out I'd cross his bridge and wonder who is Matt Urban? Thanks to your video and of course, further research, now I know. Now every time I go over the bridge I thank him for his service.
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Army didn't promote him to the next rank like most service members receive when they are awarded.
He should have been!!!!
Wow - as a former soldier I can tell you that he was one tough cookie Not to be undone by his wounds and was there to see the 3rd reich brought to its knees. Thank you God for him & men like Matt Urban .. amen 🙏
Amazing man!
Damn if I don't wish I was a fraction of a man as Matt Urbana was . I figure he knew he was not going to die in the war . He had the power of the BLOOD .
Absolutely!!!!Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
He told me he earned more medals than Audy Murphy.
Many believe he did!
I have his autograph.
Wow!!!!!
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The name Urban causes a lot of issues.
In the world of Karate there is a man named Peter Urban. For years when I heard his stories I thought he was an "Urban Legend".🥋
Haha!
His full name is Urbanowicz- polish origin family name. He was born in family of polish immigrant as Mateusz Urbanowicz
@@Pilt_1 figured it was a shorter name
This is the sort of American person DT considers a “fool” in his own words. WAKE UP AMERICANS! With the entirety of my respect Matt Urban I am so grateful for Americans of his ilk.
Check out our new video on Top WWII badasses: ua-cam.com/video/pjlpN1Z-FIs/v-deo.html
First of all others have done the whole story of Matt Urbain, including with animation, I already made a comment about the fact that he was extremely lucky that his heroism did not get him into trouble for disobeying orders you see when they evacuate to Hospital you cannot leave the hospital with without permission when you do that it is called AWOL. He broke alot of rules doing what he did, but I think the fact that he got back there did the job he had to do. it would eventually cost him his life doing it, but let’s face it they couldn’t court Marshall and they couldn’t punish him and he’s considered the most decorated soldier. Most purple hearted soldier of World War II and I know about him that isn’t somebody knew why don’t you do somebody that hasn’t been done by others they’re plenty of them. And a lot of women vets too who did a great many things some of whom aren’t very well known try a couple of them.
So what's your point, do you like the man or not?
Killed..7 times!
Amazing man!
@@ThisDate all joking aside great story
I'd like to think it was a snafu that "lost" Lt Col Urban's paperwork for the Medal of Honor. But, the military, like any large organization, has politics. This man who had already amassed a huge cadre of military awards and accommodations, MAY have been subjected to jealousy and resentment from those who outranked and commanded him. But, I rather choose to believe the paperwork submitted was "lost" and then "found" decades later, so that Lt Col Urban could be awarded the MoH posthumously. RIP Lt Col America.
Thankfully he was alive to receive it!
@@ThisDate Great! I missed that. Thx for the update. Most MoH recips are sadly dead so I thought that here, So glad I was wrong.
Talk about being a mans man, how his paperwork for a medal of honour went missing for 35yrs, like what the???🤷♂️
He still got to be a good age considering all the damage his body took but still, I wish he had lived a bit longer.😪
LEST WE FORGET 🇦🇺 🇺🇸
An amazing amazing man for sure!
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Thank you!!!!
I enjoyed your commentary, but I will not say a prayer because if prayers worked we wouldn't have war.
Ok. Your call. Check out our video on Boss Hogg: ua-cam.com/video/_EbPwdzn9IU/v-deo.html
It's Not a competetion!
Amazing man! Both of them!
I'm 70 years old. My Dad fought under Patton's 3rd Army. He was in the 5th division. He was a B.A.R Man. He told me about several battles at an older age. Several included the hedge rows and liberating St.Lo twice. The 2nd time he was set up in the church tower. He was later wounded along the banks of the Sain
Seine river August 24th 1944. He was awarded the Bronze star, purple 💜 and the infantryman badge. Watching TV with me one night a story on the evening news about battle shock in all the wars from WW1 TO now. He just looked at me and said " I never left that bother me, I just did what I was told ". He was truly my personal Hero. Along with thousands of other brave men and women. I would live to share the book that my Dad signed for his children to this gentalman that posted this video on such an American Hero.
God bless your Dad!
@ThisDate Thank you Sir. I would love to talk to you sometime about if you have heard from others maybe in my Dad's division. I mean stories. Most all are gone now.
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