Melvin Morris - U.S. Army 1959-85* | Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @johngibson2884
    @johngibson2884 3 роки тому +52

    His entire story is amazing but the fact that he took 3 bullet wounds and still was able to run a quarter-mile after fighting for 2 hrs and returning fire from a single position ....wow

  • @24Mossberg
    @24Mossberg 3 роки тому +17

    A MOH and retired at Sergeant First Class (SFC)...shame on those who could have promoted him to the top enlisted ranks. I was Regular Army for twenty years and had a tour in Vietnam. I, too, volunteer for Vietnam. Melvin was a Warrior and a Soldier. He should have been recognized as such in the promotion system.

  • @JamesLewis-mp9zn
    @JamesLewis-mp9zn 3 роки тому +4

    As a fellow retired NCO to another retired NCO, "AIRBORNE ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" You made my day.

  • @anthonywheeler3048
    @anthonywheeler3048 3 роки тому +29

    Outstanding presentation. An American Patriot and “old school” gentleman.

  • @tjcwoodshop1985
    @tjcwoodshop1985 3 роки тому +16

    I salute you sir. I'm a disabled USAF retired Vietnam Vet and you sir are a hero to me and make me proud for having served.

    • @vecna445
      @vecna445 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your service

    • @charleslennon1
      @charleslennon1 Рік тому +1

      Thank you both for serving. You both looked after my dad when he served in that war. You may not have known or ever seen him, but I'm glad you had his back.

  • @louisadamo2510
    @louisadamo2510 3 роки тому +7

    I had the honor of meeting Sgt. Morris in March of 2018 at a DAR convention in Orlando.

  • @ellisandrews440
    @ellisandrews440 2 місяці тому +3

    A distinguished gentleman thank you for your humble heroism

  • @laurentide1453
    @laurentide1453 3 роки тому +22

    Thank you Sargent Morris for your dedication to America. Even though the country is flawed, you gave your all for all of us! We enjoy the freedom we have today thanks in part to your heroism.

    • @dennisgreene5055
      @dennisgreene5055 3 роки тому +5

      @@DuckyBhoy I guess you don't watch the news. I guess you never studied history. If you can't see the flaws then get out of the way and let good Americans work on making this country a better place for ALL Americans. THAT IS ALL AMERICANS

    • @Basskat100
      @Basskat100 3 роки тому +2

      @@dennisgreene5055 Well said

    • @CrowBag
      @CrowBag 3 роки тому +1

      @@DuckyBhoy Please go to bed child.

    • @HxThomison
      @HxThomison 17 днів тому

      yep those Vietnamese were fixin to come take away your freedom

  • @arshooter1
    @arshooter1 3 роки тому +7

    It was an honor to hear your story Sir. Thank you for your service to this nation.

  • @sarahshepherd5850
    @sarahshepherd5850 3 роки тому +9

    This man is a blessing to us all. Thank you for your service, SFC Morris.

  • @patrickwynkoop9442
    @patrickwynkoop9442 2 місяці тому +2

    This man is a true American patriot I severd but this soldier is above any other I would love to hug you for your sacrifice unbelievable services and you deserve every congrats a true warrior amazing man God bless bless you

  • @waltertaffs1737
    @waltertaffs1737 3 роки тому +22

    Your story is a blessing to all veterans God zbless you sir and your family

  • @galjorbismarck7324
    @galjorbismarck7324 3 роки тому +9

    Truly humble warrior.Welcome home.Sir.

  • @rons9946
    @rons9946 3 роки тому +10

    as a veteran and the son of a veteran this man is a true hero welcome home

  • @timwade5157
    @timwade5157 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you, Sir. A true warrior.

  • @d.wright2725
    @d.wright2725 3 роки тому +5

    “It was easy....except for the combat.” My favorite quote of Melin’s

  • @jodan4
    @jodan4 3 роки тому +5

    Thank You Sergeant for your dedication and honor. We were in around the same time. For me 1957-1978 and the first three years were with the 101st.

  • @mikerafone4736
    @mikerafone4736 3 роки тому +10

    thanks for the opportunity to hear this inspiering man tell the story and share his self

  • @jefferymaxfield7826
    @jefferymaxfield7826 3 роки тому +10

    One hell of a man!! Thx for sharing

  • @markpaige6885
    @markpaige6885 3 роки тому +8

    Hand Salute to you Sir from SSgt Paige USMC Ret.

  • @KyokushinKichiKai
    @KyokushinKichiKai 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your exemplary service Sgt First Class Morris! Bless you my Friend!

  • @richdillon1221
    @richdillon1221 3 роки тому +2

    Another great video long and wonderful career THANK YOU

  • @tyronmegawatts6580
    @tyronmegawatts6580 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you.

  • @grafenr.3405
    @grafenr.3405 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for your service SFC Morris

  • @demarcusfaulkner7411
    @demarcusfaulkner7411 3 роки тому +3

    He is one hell of a man. Simply incredible the strength to do that is amazing.

  • @codybailey855
    @codybailey855 3 роки тому +7

    God we need more men like him!

  • @adamdurocher71
    @adamdurocher71 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for your service. Also god bless you sir

  • @robertw4230
    @robertw4230 3 роки тому +14

    Outstanding, Melvin did you know msgt Willie b Stearns ? He was my nco at ft.bragg 1978 , please let me know , he was SF in nam also , he just was just like iron mike .

    • @USAWarriorStories
      @USAWarriorStories  3 роки тому +3

      Let us know if you know anybody you think would be interested in doing an interview with us!

  • @marqueematthews4949
    @marqueematthews4949 3 роки тому +6

    Warrior!! Nuff Said..

  • @colinmccauley3301
    @colinmccauley3301 3 роки тому +5

    I would follow that man anywhere!!

  • @williamroberson2379
    @williamroberson2379 3 роки тому +21

    God bless you, Melvin for your service to our nation in those times of racial prejudice. I am proud of you and your service to our nation. If only these public servants would be like you in doing what is right for all the people of this nation in these days of formidable struggling, we will overcome.

    • @charleslennon1
      @charleslennon1 3 роки тому

      @@DuckyBhoy, my father served in the US Army and saw combat in the Korean and the Vietnam wars (23-year veteran Master Seargent). He enlisted when the US Armed Forces were desegregating; in fact, his basic training class was the last segregated basic training cycle for the 25th ID circa 1950.
      Back then, there were few occupations for 'colored' folks to make the same wages as white folks for the same job. One of those places was in government service. My father retired from active duty in 1972 and remained on inactive reserve for eight years. He should have retired a SGM but was passed over for less qualified white troops due to his ethnic make-up (Ft. Sill). Yet he never held a grudge and never disparaged those who hindered his promotion or lynched his father, my grandfather. Yeah, that's right, lynched my grandfather in Dublin, GA 1937.
      My father was a good soldier and a decent man. He never told me what happened to his father when I was a child; instead, it was my mother reluctantly. My father's rationale for never telling me what happened to his father was he didn't want me to grow up hating people. He'd see this hate when he was stationed in Germany and Japan after WW2. He'd seen this hate in Korea against the Chinese and North Vietnamese. He'd seen this hate in Vietnam, an experience he never EVER talked about. He spent three tours in 'Nam and never came to terms with the war.
      After his 'official' retirement, he became the very first African-American regional sales director for IBM in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Considering he never attended college like his 'white' co-workers, he was branded as a 'token.' It didn't help that he out-sold them three to one in accounts, and the clients preferred his experience as a veteran and knowledge as a salesman.
      I want you to listen to where SFC Morris was initially sent to Vietnam, e.g., The [Mekong] Delta. Do you know why so many Black Troops were sent there? The Pentagon does, in fact, the Pentagon did a study some years later. It [Delta] was a meat grinder, and black troops were disproportionally assigned there.
      Racism still goes on. Nearly twenty years after my father's service, I enlisted. I'd been stationed at many posts around the world, but the most racist post was Ft. Riley Kansas, circa 1992-1996. I serve with many good soldiers and very bad ones from across the world. Ft. Riley, on the other hand, has had and still has a very bad reputation when it comes to race relations, more so than Benning or Bragg or even Steward. One of my Ft. Riley company commanders lost his two nephews in the OKC Bombing. He also happened to be the former commanding officer of McV, go figure. This same commander ended up suing 1st ID (DC and BC) for discrimination in regards to promotion and WON!
      If you weren't there, you don't know.

    • @USAWarriorStories
      @USAWarriorStories  3 роки тому

      Thank you for sharing this. Let us know if interested in doing a USA Warrior Story? please email us at info@usawarriorstories.org - Thanks - Nick

  • @bradleymitchell2072
    @bradleymitchell2072 3 місяці тому +2

    A true American Hero in so many ways

  • @chipsekulich1603
    @chipsekulich1603 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you Sir. Your service is Greatly Appreciated.

  • @arnoldkellner2173
    @arnoldkellner2173 3 роки тому +3

    No man left behind WETSU Thank you for your service

  • @robertkruchell5534
    @robertkruchell5534 3 роки тому +7

    I was RA All the way 1966-1970 thank you

  • @Therealmudbone
    @Therealmudbone 3 роки тому +3

    Straight up hero

  • @Madmac96
    @Madmac96 3 роки тому +4

    A true soldier, and a true gentleman.

  • @gulfwarveteran3832
    @gulfwarveteran3832 3 роки тому +2

    God bless you and thank you from a fellow veteran

  • @carltonuzzell4729
    @carltonuzzell4729 3 роки тому +12

    The black Warrior, where would this country be without him? They continue to fight for a country that they love. But the country does not love him.

  • @omasmi
    @omasmi 3 роки тому +6

    Salute

  • @juanesplugas8190
    @juanesplugas8190 3 роки тому +2

    I don't have the words, thanks you sounds so empty. Salute you!

  • @jggrimm
    @jggrimm 3 роки тому +20

    "...our mission was to hunt the enemy..." I am not a Viet Nam Veteran. To every U.S. combat veteran of the Viet Nam War allow me to say, humbly, 'you are a better man than me'.

  • @claytonmunsey9740
    @claytonmunsey9740 5 місяців тому

    What an outstanding, exemplary human being, a privilege to know his story. I salute you.

  • @josiel152
    @josiel152 2 місяці тому +1

    great story, brave man and soldier.

  • @brendanoreilly6917
    @brendanoreilly6917 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing man.

  • @downhilltwofour0082
    @downhilltwofour0082 3 роки тому +3

    One hell of a soldier! Hand Salute!

  • @gregmoore9040
    @gregmoore9040 3 роки тому +2

    Outstanding warrior

  • @ejsocci2630
    @ejsocci2630 5 місяців тому

    Welcome home and thank you so much for your service.👊🏻🇺🇸

  • @Therealmudbone
    @Therealmudbone 3 роки тому +3

    Hooah Staff Sergeant 💚

  • @akidojlaw537
    @akidojlaw537 3 роки тому +11

    Awesome, he’s just awesome

  • @ronaldknisley9792
    @ronaldknisley9792 3 роки тому +2

    A mans man Americans this is a real hero ! Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice! All the way !

  • @thewho2336
    @thewho2336 3 роки тому +2

    This is a real HERO bless him...

  • @frankhinkle5772
    @frankhinkle5772 5 місяців тому +1

    Welcome home, Mr. Morris.

  • @spockspock
    @spockspock 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you sir. You are the best of the best.

  • @TravisBrowder
    @TravisBrowder 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for your service. You should have been a promoted to top NCO.

  • @martinwalker9386
    @martinwalker9386 3 роки тому +3

    Welcome home brother.
    USN 1971-1995.

  • @jacobsparry8525
    @jacobsparry8525 3 роки тому +3

    WHAT A HEROIC, PATRIOTIC MAN!!

  • @michaelmoritz7838
    @michaelmoritz7838 3 роки тому +2

    This soldier should be my president, my Lord what a hero and what a patriot. I wish I could shake his hand and thank him.

  • @notbot8830
    @notbot8830 3 роки тому +3

    He would fight again.

  • @sapperj569
    @sapperj569 5 місяців тому

    See you in Orlando for the national convention fellow Purple Heart.

  • @pwhales264
    @pwhales264 18 днів тому

    Salute Sir ⭐

  • @soldtobediers
    @soldtobediers 3 роки тому +7

    ''There are men too superior to be seen except by the few, as there are notes too high in scale for most ears.'' ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
    ''DE OPPRESSO LIBER''
    ''For every ten people you find clipping at the leaves of evil, you're lucky to find one who's hacking at it's roots.'' ~Henry David Thoreau
    ''There are none closer to the author of pain & sacrifice Himself, than those who choose to perform it for the sake & safety of others.'' -gilpin 21221
    -11b4p William ''Rock'' Gilpin 82nd Abn. 1/504 '71---'74

  • @1969tss
    @1969tss 2 роки тому +1

    Wow

  • @Heathen22
    @Heathen22 Рік тому +1

    Stud!

  • @MichaelPatterson-i2g
    @MichaelPatterson-i2g 2 місяці тому

    This vet is a prime example of " just let it ride".. just signed up for schools when goin through em just did what he was supposed to and got through..
    Not just schools everything basically

  • @lachlanhooper8310
    @lachlanhooper8310 3 роки тому +1

    Awes

  • @malcolmsoh5648
    @malcolmsoh5648 3 роки тому +4

    De Oppresso Liber.

  • @lopaka173
    @lopaka173 26 днів тому

    Welcome home SFC Morris from a brother warrior

  • @guymcmullan9297
    @guymcmullan9297 3 місяці тому +1

    Airborne all the way,

  • @The508ranger
    @The508ranger 3 роки тому +3

    DOL! / ATW!

  • @carltonwillingham6605
    @carltonwillingham6605 11 днів тому

    SOLDIER HARD!!!