WWII Submarine Veteran Talks About His First War Patrol on the USS Tambor
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2020
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Post a picture of them in uniform when they were in the war at the start of the video if they have it...love these videos great work
Thank you so much for this labor of love 💘. We need to get this a wider viewing. These stories need to get out. These patriots are telling you more than they tell their own families.
these gentlemen gained my highest respect in the early 1990s when i began researching ww2. they arent called "the greatest generation" for nothing.
My grandfather was a torpedoman on the USS Springer SS 414 and did 3 war patrols. Thank you for sharing this mans story! I was never able to talk with grandpa about his experiences and I've always regretted it.
My grandpa was in the Pacific - never had an actual talk about his experiences
I tried once but my grandma stopped it before it began
All I got was “did you get any kills”
Grandma interjects
He says “oh yea”
Grandma stops the conversation
My uncle Roy was killed on one of S boats (Argonaut) Jan, 10 1943. before that, he was in the Army Calvary Horse mounted no less, I was named for him.
I also had an uncle named Roy killed on the USS Wahoo in October 1943.
My grandfather was a torpedo man on the USS Batfish (SS-310). He died 2 years ago at 95. He signed up when he was 17 and lied about his age. For years the crew did reunions but as time went on the crew grew smaller. They still hold the combat record of sinking 3 enemy subs in 76 hours. Pride runs deep.
They call these veterans the GREATEST GENERATION and I believe it is true!
We owe all these men and women the deepest gratitude for our freedom.
Yep! And nobody wants to protect them from covid!
I served aboard a later Fleet Boat in the 60''s-70's (USS Threadfin SS410 Balao Class that saw a lot of action towards the end of the war) and always wondered about these stories of war patrols during WWII other than reading about them. Thanks for this video and to the Veteran who shared his story.
From one Submariner to another, thank you for your service! Submarines once, submarines twice!
"Do you feel 96"
"I feel about 108"
Haha what a legend
My dad was the CPO electrician on the USS Darter. Thank you for your service and bravery !!!
My dads favorite cousin went down with the Scamp!
@ Catman Florida..my grandfather was on DACE for 7 patrols and was there to rescue the DARTER crew!
@@wirelessone2986 WOW, thats super cool. I didnt know about this, so I just watched a movie on it. Amazing history. My Dad was on it, in the 60's. he later became the electrical instructor at that base school in Groton. My sister and I got to go out on a ride once, only a skeleton crew and we got to check out/tour the entire thing, that was the coolest day of my life as a kid.
I can't imagine the fear of that for 17hr God bless those brave men.
I wished he would have written a book when he was younger
Depth charged for seventeen hours. Boggles the mind.
These stories are just like a movie!
Only the stories are real, and the movies are stories!
The absolute terror of sitting on the bottom for 17 hours waiting to be blown up... How these guys stayed sane, I'll never understand. What an AMAZING group of men!!
Incredibly brave soul and May GOD bless him!
About being depth-charged: "It was very very nerve wracking"...the understatement of the century!
My Dad served on the Tambor as well, he was a machinits mate,I don't know if he served with this gentleman, he served on several subs during he war, including the Sailfish, the Thresher, and others. He was training outside Pearl Harbor when the attack occurred, and apparently was fired upon by one of our ships until contact was made. I learned of this incident via research as unfortunately, our dad did not speak to us kids about his service. Dad passed away in 1986
Did your Dad serve on the Tambor for the 9th. War Patrol? My father is the 20 mm Gunner’s Mate who saved the Tambor as described in this interview )Carlos Clifton (Nip) Howard).
Thank you for capturing and posting these videos. Just think people 200 years from now will have these videos. This gentleman served on a claustrophobic submarine. Just imagine 17 hours at the bottom being attacked with those depth charges. What would be going thru your mind? He cant believe he survived. Neither can I! THANK YOU SIR!
My four Boomer patrols were nothing compared to this gentleman. God bless him
Excellent Interview, I salute this Amazing American and I am grateful for his service, courage and sacrifice for freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Served aboard USS Blenny (ss324) in late 1950 about 1/4 of the crew wore war patrol pins including captain an COB. We also had practice depths charges dropped on us they got your attention can’t imagine 600lbs. The vets told us some scary stories if half true were awesome. God bless you sir an the crews and boats on Eternal Patrol
He’s so cool and calm!
What a great brave American, thank you sir.
He's a very brave patriot. Thank him from me for everything. He's extremely sharp for his age. Greetings from Arizona.
This man, is a man's-man. Thank you for your selfless service Mr. Jack O'Brian, in the defense of us all.
Thanks for service, hero patriot of the greatest generation. 👍
Wow, what a man. One of the most unbelievable stories I've ever heard. To be trapped in a submarine while the enemy drops depth charges on you..... 70 of them! It takes a certain kind of person to be able to work and live in a claustrophobic, totally confined environment like a submarine, not to mention going to war in one! I couldn't do it and I have nothing but profound admiration for the brave men like this veteran who did.
Men like him is what america is about.
"It was very nerve wracking..."
Pretty sure that's the understatement of the deployment
Excellent! And to his generation, just an ordinary guy.
Thank you for your videos! I thank everyone who’s served for their service.
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Thank you sir for your brave service! I can't imagine what it was like to listen and FEEL the depth charges your and your shipmates are true heroes!
Thank you sir for your service and keeping us safe. From one old salt to another (desert shield,early persian gulf vet) tin can sailor CG cruiser sailor.
Wow this is cool.
Thank you for this story sir.
Thank you for serving in WW2. Thank you for your sacrifice. I’d give you a hug and bake you some cookies if I could!
Thank You For Your Service !
Great interview, I would like to hear about the next three war Patrols.
Huge fan. I have read about all those boats. Can't imagine
How you can even be this calm talking about that? I would be a wreck.
God bless this man. What a "sharp cookie". So lucid, and definite, in his recollection. Glorious. Reminds me of my own dear Dad, another gentleman that served during WWII (in Europe). Be well, Sir, and thank you for your service.
God Bless you
That was a very well constructed submarine, absolutely filled to the brim with good luck!
What Service personnel in this war endured is beyond comprehension to people nowadays, and it's nice to hear these men be given the opportunity to share their recollections of their experiences.
Thank you for your service warrior. Truly the greatest generation.
Thank you for your service
Wow! That’s amazing, so many stories like this, only the hand of God protected the men like the crew of this sub. Thank you sir for your sacrifice, it’s truly appreciated!
I don't know how they moved around in the sub with their huge balls!
I served on USS Pomfret SS391 during peace time. I only experienced practice depth charges. I couldn't imagine having the real McCoy dropped on us.
What a moment, when your skipper tells you ... “I honoured to serve with you lads, but let’s go up & .....”😬😬
I absolutely love listening to old guys telling stories or giving wisdom. Older people are 1 of this country's greatest treasure.
Smart people learn from their mistakes., wise people learn from other's mistakes .
As a gunners mate and lookout he probably spent more time topsides than most anyone on the boat. My dad served on the USS Charr during WWII and was an Electricians Mate. He died 20 years ago. Fortunately, he did tell me several stories about his service and why he was selected for submarines. I'm documenting what I remember of it for our family in his history. He went on to get an engineering degree and did a career at Boeing, including working on the Saturn V moon rocket and developing the 747.
Those guy were unbelievable! I had the honor to meet some once. I was a young submariner, these guys were gods. Talking about surface actions, at 50 yards. Savage.
What a privilege to hear him speak. A true WWll war hero.
Thank you for posting.
What’s it like to be depth charged...now that’s a million dollar question, thanks Rishi!
Wow this was amazing! Thank you !!
I remember reading in “War and Rememberance” about the brave men in the submarine service during World War II. They never knew who would break under depth charging. It was horrible.
Thank you so much for this video.
Wow. Salute
Thank you for your service!
been binge watching these. So many brave heroes.
FYI a war patrol would last anywhere from 60 to 90 days unless the boat was damaged or expended all of it's ordinance.
Amazing - thank you for your service, sir.
My Father was Deployed on the USS Redfin (Gato class sub) then during 43'/45' He was Deployed on the USS Wasp (essex class Aircraft carrier) in the South Pacific.
Thank you for your Service!
I was allowed to go aboard the Red Fin when it was in Yokosuka for repairs, we went out into Tokyo Bay submerged and fired a couple water slugs, I was allowed on the bridge coming back in, that was in 1959
@@kk6aw Holy Crap, no way, how did you finagle that???
Terrific! Magnificent content! Such respect this person deserves. Actually both of you.
I would have gone crazy down there.
Sir, thanks for you brave service and your story!!
What incredible stories. Wow. Incredible. Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service Mister O'brian as that was an amazing story of fortitude and survival !
Thank you for recording these stories. This is a fantastic project you have started. How can we support you to continue doing this awesome work?
Great hearing from you and about your time in combat at sea. It sounds like you sailors took one hell of a pounding, but you guys sure made them pay. Career military here and I thank you for your service, brother. God bless you, and God bless this nation.
Knocked the engines off their mounts!!!! WOW!!
This story should be made into a movie. Wow what a life these people have had.
Wonderful man!
God bless you Mr. O'Brian and thank you for your service. I also greatly appreciate you sharing your stories. These stories are precious and should be spread around the country.
Thank you 🙏🏼
thank you. great story
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I think he is describing the ninth patrol of the USS Tambor. Thanks as always for the great contact!
This was quite fabulous and exciting to hear! They should put some of this material in some movie!....
Thank you Jack
This man was born the same day and date as my late father. He served in the USN in WWII aboard the battleship West Virginia, after she was raised from the mud at Pearl Harbor, and also a LSM that went up the Yangtze River for hundreds of miles at the end of WWII.
My grandfather flew B-24's in WW II. My only regret was that I never recorded his stories. The stories he had were very much like the movie Memphis Bell. Both in the air...and the shenanigans he and his crew got into while on the ground. I got my love of aviation from him and had my pilots license as well as became an aircraft mechanic. I always think of him while being on aircraft. I even worked at the factory that built his bombers back in the day.
I just love hear/learning about WWII sub operations, esp from the people who were there. Amazing courage and amazing success over the japanese. God Bless those US and allied submariners.
Awesome story
Amazing stories.
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That was great hats off to you
thank you sir. 🇺🇸
God bless you sir. Thank you for my freedom
Thanks for your service sir !! You sir are the reason I stand for are flag.. 🇺🇸
What a man!
Amazing
thanks for watching mr.kirk
"I feel like I'm 108 years old" That, good sir, is funny. What a fantastic storyteller. Also, I'm curious to know about the interviewing technique. It sort of reminds me of an Errol Morris documentary. Why pose questions from so far away to someone whose hearing is obviously impaired?
social distancing i guess
I have to keep distance and wear two masks. Their health is top priority
Now these guys are heroes.
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Sir Thank You for sharing your story. I have read books and imagined what it was like but to here it, seeing the person who did it. Thank You Sir.I will share your story. Sir we are hungry for more of your stories. You and your mates will on.
Being in a steel death-tube, on the bottom of a sea while being depth-charged for 17 HOURS is incomprehensible. NO WAY I’d ever be in a sub, even in time of peace!
I work on trawlers , I've been stuck out in some huge seas for days ......... but 17 hours of depth charge attacks while submerged is the stuff of nightmares
I'm 94 but I feel like I'm 108!
🤣. I hear ya!
Man, that is one lucky escape, by being stuck on the bottom and the explosion force going up. Wow.
I live in Port Angeles Washington. Fun fact- it was declared the 2nd safest place for the president if not Washington DC.
There's a picture of the 7th fleet of warships in our harbor back in the 40s.😊
God - 17 hours of depth charging. Step forward snowflakes, I've got a great safe-space for you...
Incredible stories. Etv ss. 688 thanks for this.
God was definitely watching out for you when the destroyer wailed depth charges at you guys. Amazing that he watched over you and helped you survive.