my dad was a World War II veteran with the 82nd 508th Co A his last campaign was June 6 1944. God bless you, sir. I salute your courage and honor and all of the veterans of these United States.🇺🇸 my father had mentioned to me that many young man volunteered and my dad volunteered at the age of 17 in August 1941
I spent 26 years in the Army as a Tanker. Served on M60A1's, A3's, Sheridans (M551's), M1, M1IP, M1A1 and M1A1 Heavy. Went through M1A2 Transition but was assigned AC/RC as soon as Transition was over. My first unit in the Army was this mans old unit. 2nd/33rd Armor, 1st Brigade, 3rd Armored Division. Kirch-Goins, W. Germany. I was the Battallion Commanders loader in the unit. LTC Bill Chesarek. Our Brigade Commander was future Chief of Staff of the Army. Col. Gordon Sullivan. But I also drove Fuel GOER's in that unit for about four months. We were Fighting Tigers. One of our sister units was next door, 3rd/33rd Armor (Pickles) and 1st/33rd were in Friedburg. Elvis Presleys old barracks and mess hall. IIRC the mess hall was named Elvis Presley Mess Hall. My very first detail in the Army was cleaning out a WWII Japanese Tank. During OSUT at Knox I was detailed to Patton Museum. They had just retrieved and got in a WWII Japanese Tank. It was still filled with mud to the turret ring. I spent two days with a big vacuum hose suckng the mud out and sifting for bones and ammo. What bone I found was repatriated back to Japan. The turret was full of small army ammo and expended brass. Today that same Tank sits down at Benning.
My goodness.For those that dont know, task force lovelady was the forefront in fighting on the front lines during the battle of the buldge.This humble mans unit was the spearhead that stopped the germans advance.What a guy.Thank you so much for having him on.Very, very few of these guys are left.
My Grandfather who was at Iwo Jima used to take me to play video games. He was so upset when he saw me playing Frontline, which featured tank combat. I'll never forget the look on his face.
He was a Communist. He studied Economics and became a Union Organizer. He felt that Communism was the best system for organizing workers after The War. My other grandfather was at Normandy. He told my father that there would never be another War after WWII.
My grandfather drove howitzers around in WW2, never saw combat but had plenty of hilarious stories of his time, my great uncle received a purple heart in Korea after a mortar had wiped out his entire squad leaving him still alive, his ashes still have shrapnel in the box, it’s surreal but i’ll never get tired of hearing any story of any veterans willing to speak it, it’s extremely important to me
This is by far one of my favorites. Buddy is as sharp as a tack, almost like he was there yesterday. What a harrowing story. So crazy to me how every time he thought he had escaped death or further injury to spend time recovering they’d immediately take it away from him. My grandfather fought in Vietnam as a tank commander in the 17th Calvary. I sent him this video and hope he enjoys it. These are two men that have my MOST respect. Thank you to all veterans who have served and are currently serving and ones to come. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 USA USA USA!!!!
Guys you need to remember this happened 80 years ago and this man describes it like it was yesterday! God Bless these veterans because they went through hell!
Listen to these all day..every one of these lads has a different story to tell and there story needs to be kept for future generations. RESPECT FROM DURHAM ENGLAND 🇬🇧✌️
Thank you for your service and the bravery that got you through battle and the days since. May your squad mates and friends rest in peace. You are a hero sir.
I mean, can you imagine the absolute grit you have to have to be back on the front lines the day after your Lt and gunner were hit with a tank round? We owe these men everything, and we haven't even begun to repay that debt.
I was a tanker and heard many of stories just like this gentleman's. Lots of guys chose tanker thinking they were going to be a truck driver, so a little different.
Jesus Christ, he must be 100 years old! God bless this man. He was contemporary with my father. There are no men like this any more. We have lost something priceless. We are LESS without such men.
He's either 105yrs old or this interview is 30yrs old, lotta questionable dates and no verification, Paris wasn't liberated till the end of August, he says a month after D-day he was there , not buying it sorry.
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Fabulous interview
I'd hug this bloke if I could, thank you sir. My admiration and respect from Australia.
my dad was a World War II veteran with the 82nd 508th Co A his last campaign was June 6 1944. God bless you, sir. I salute your courage and honor and all of the veterans of these United States.🇺🇸
my father had mentioned to me that many young man volunteered and my dad volunteered at the age of 17 in August 1941
From the way Walter relates his experiences with such detail, you can tell that he relives them every day. Thank you for your service.
I spent 26 years in the Army as a Tanker. Served on M60A1's, A3's, Sheridans (M551's), M1, M1IP, M1A1 and M1A1 Heavy. Went through M1A2 Transition but was assigned AC/RC as soon as Transition was over. My first unit in the Army was this mans old unit. 2nd/33rd Armor, 1st Brigade, 3rd Armored Division. Kirch-Goins, W. Germany. I was the Battallion Commanders loader in the unit. LTC Bill Chesarek. Our Brigade Commander was future Chief of Staff of the Army. Col. Gordon Sullivan. But I also drove Fuel GOER's in that unit for about four months. We were Fighting Tigers. One of our sister units was next door, 3rd/33rd Armor (Pickles) and 1st/33rd were in Friedburg. Elvis Presleys old barracks and mess hall. IIRC the mess hall was named Elvis Presley Mess Hall. My very first detail in the Army was cleaning out a WWII Japanese Tank. During OSUT at Knox I was detailed to Patton Museum. They had just retrieved and got in a WWII Japanese Tank. It was still filled with mud to the turret ring. I spent two days with a big vacuum hose suckng the mud out and sifting for bones and ammo. What bone I found was repatriated back to Japan. The turret was full of small army ammo and expended brass. Today that same Tank sits down at Benning.
How interesting! That's a pretty bad ass job!
Thank you, sir!!
All these humble veterans on both sides of the war ''just doing my job '' went through hell !
Thanks for getting these stories out there.
Salute
Thank you for your Determination, Dedication and Service
Dear God thank you for these men, I’m really in awe and so grateful.
My goodness.For those that dont know, task force lovelady was the forefront in fighting on the front lines during the battle of the buldge.This humble mans unit was the spearhead that stopped the germans advance.What a guy.Thank you so much for having him on.Very, very few of these guys are left.
Thank you so much for letting us hear the details from someone who was on the front
Amazing 😮 what memories he has. I’m glad that he’s sharing them with us 🫡
My Grandfather who was at Iwo Jima used to take me to play video games. He was so upset when he saw me playing Frontline, which featured tank combat. I'll never forget the look on his face.
Your grandpa who served in iwo jima took you to play video games? What a chad
He was a Communist. He studied Economics and became a Union Organizer. He felt that Communism was the best system for organizing workers after The War.
My other grandfather was at Normandy. He told my father that there would never be another War after WWII.
My grandfather drove howitzers around in WW2, never saw combat but had plenty of hilarious stories of his time, my great uncle received a purple heart in Korea after a mortar had wiped out his entire squad leaving him still alive, his ashes still have shrapnel in the box, it’s surreal but i’ll never get tired of hearing any story of any veterans willing to speak it, it’s extremely important to me
i have much respect for tankers! i had orders for the 2nd armored div 80's! but i had came to ft.hood tx from alaska and i got into a support unit!!!
This is by far one of my favorites.
Buddy is as sharp as a tack, almost like he was there yesterday. What a harrowing story. So crazy to me how every time he thought he had escaped death or further injury to spend time recovering they’d immediately take it away from him.
My grandfather fought in Vietnam as a tank commander in the 17th Calvary. I sent him this video and hope he enjoys it. These are two men that have my MOST respect.
Thank you to all veterans who have served and are currently serving and ones to come. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
USA USA USA!!!!
Thank you for your service sir.
What a example of humility and integrity this man is. What a well lived life.
Well done Walter. Thanks guys
Wow. He saw and did so much. We are all so grateful for him and the rest of the Greatest Generation for what we have today!
Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.
Guys you need to remember this happened 80 years ago and this man describes it like it was yesterday! God Bless these veterans because they went through hell!
My thought exactly!
Might be my favorite interview on this channeled. Thank you for your service sir
Sharper than I'll ever be.
And total recall too! Like it just happened
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service. We all owe you and your fellow soldiers more than we can pay.
Another great story....thank you!
Listen to these all day..every one of these lads has a different story to tell and there story needs to be kept for future generations. RESPECT FROM DURHAM ENGLAND 🇬🇧✌️
Thank you for your service and the bravery that got you through battle and the days since. May your squad mates and friends rest in peace. You are a hero sir.
You served and did your job. Thank you , sir.
The stories from these men are so valuable, and as the benefactors of their services, it is our duty to preserve those stories.
Real stuff right here
Thank you Mr. Stitt. It's like listening to my own Grandfather again, who served with the 714th Tank Battalion, 12th Armored.
My dad was in the 56 aib in the 12th armored.....he's gone now but didn't talk about the war ....
I love you ❤
When asked what he most proud of he said it was his duty to be there.
I mean, can you imagine the absolute grit you have to have to be back on the front lines the day after your Lt and gunner were hit with a tank round? We owe these men everything, and we haven't even begun to repay that debt.
How old is he? His memory is so vivid! Thank you for your service, Walter 🙏
I was a tanker and heard many of stories just like this gentleman's. Lots of guys chose tanker thinking they were going to be a truck driver, so a little different.
Jesus Christ, he must be 100 years old! God bless this man. He was contemporary with my father.
There are no men like this any more. We have lost something priceless. We are LESS without such men.
Much respect for men like this. Men of great courage. Real American men.
My old friend George Kambur was a tank commander at the battle of the bulge.
You Made it PAL. My Father did the same .D Day+6. You were called on back when that meant something.
What a badass
Хороший человек
Outlived five tank Commanders. Yep, it might be time to go home.
the real fury
❤
3rd Armor “Spearhead”.
Sounds like he was in M4a2.
What gets me is the fact that he seems reluctant in feeling pride in killing other humans. Which is the human thing. But still…
you people are sick that post ads right at "the good" parts, praying for you
literally making money off of vets, disgusting
How do you pay for these? Just curious I don’t think donations will cover.
God bless you sir! I’m sorry for this woke mind virus that has ruined what you fought for…. 😢💔
He's either 105yrs old or this interview is 30yrs old, lotta questionable dates and no verification, Paris wasn't liberated till the end of August, he says a month after D-day he was there , not buying it sorry.
Thank you so much for your services and lovely dedications to Our Beautiful USA Dear American Sir.🤗😍🥰❤🤍💙🇺🇲🙏✝️