Marine COMBAT on 'Bloody Nose Ridge' in the The Pacific's Battle of Peleliu | Frank Pomroy
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2021
- A veteran of the Guadalcanal Campaign, Frank Pomroy had already been hardened by fierce combat by the time he hit the beaches of Peleliu in September of 1944. However no amount of combat experience could prepare Frank, or his fellow Marines, for the hell that they were about to encounter on that small coral island.
Frank Pomroy would later be immortalized in a chance photo captured right after the long battle for Hill 200 near the Peleliu Airport. The photo shows an injured Pomroy, weary and exhausted from battle, resting his head in his hands. The photo is seen in the thumbnail of this video.
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My dad fought in the Philippines , he NEVER talked about it. Just before he died the family asked the military to reinstate the medals he earned, 2 bronze stars purple heart & other's awards, he had a chest full. One battle he was a lone survivor. But Dad never mentioned a word. Growing up my aunt's would always tell us kids, your Dad was a war hero... I miss my Dad..my hero 🇺🇲
Why would they have to re instate his medals? Were they taken from him ?
@@devind2915 my parents lived with inlaws after Dad came home from the war, during the move they apparently got thrown away by accident, this is around 1946. My sister's inquired about his medals through the VA in 2014 & the VA told my sister's what to do. Sorry to say Dad passed away before we received them. At least in writing Dad got to read about the award's he received, but you know Dad NEVER talked about it, he was a lone survivor in one battle, he did talk a bit about, but that was about it & he was in the Calvary we have a picture of his platoon with him on horseback, he couldn't watch war movies & the medals it seems was just a reminder of something he wanted to forget .. I miss my Dad my hero...Love you Dad 🇺🇲
That's how most of them were from the greatest generation
@@MarcBablot They really were the greatest generation. That generation grew up during the depression, then they won the war, then they built the peace. We owe so much to that generation.
Wow! such a decorated man. My teacher had a father in law who served during world war 2 who was a pretty happy person according to her and she asked him to speak to her class and he said he just couldn’t do it.
My dad was at Guadalcanal, Tarawa , Saipan and Tinian as a combat engineer, flamethrower, from Tarawa on. He never spoke of it until near the end of his life. He just wanted to forget. He had nightmares his entire life and never uttered a word of complaint about anything. As he once told me. He was not fighting for FDR or the United States. He was fighting to stay alive and help his buddies stay alive.
Ordinary men did extraordinary things
As a Filipino who had grandparents both side persecuted by the japanese, I thank all the Allied Fighting men including Mr. Pomroy who freed us from the clutches of the japanese and gave us freedom.
My wife's Filipino. I admire the similarities in our cultures despite being incredibly ethnocentric.
Your great grand parents were persecuted by the Americans.
Maybe you should thank the Japanese.
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 You do not know your history my dude
@@wolfthequarrelsome504 did you know his great grandparents to verify this persecution. I can’t think of any country that hasn’t wronged others US included. Obviously he has a bit more onsite of what his great grandparents had to endure. But hey thumbs up on your Lil anti American rant princess.
@@godihavewrestledstruggled5056 without America today, the entire world would sink into chaos again. Politics aside, facts are facts
One of my uncles served in the Marine Corps in the Pacific. He never said anything about what he did during that campaign. I once asked him what he did during the war and he just stared off into space for a moment and then said, " I survived." That said it all.
God bless...
My father was a corpsman assigned to the 1st marine raider battalion and served on Peliu. I bet he knew this man. The horror these men saw was unspeakable. Thank you for your service to our country.
All Wars are unspeakable. That's what soldiers get paid to do. Only the Dead have seen the end of war.
Did your father remove the corpsman identification on his helmet and arm band because the Japanese would zero in on corpsmen so the wounded wouldn't get help if there were no more medics left?
You mean 1st division. 1st raider battalion was disbanded by Peleliu.
I wonder if he knew my uncle?
He was on Peleliu as well.
It truly staggers the imagination that some fool would give this video a " thumbs down". Maybe they would have done better?
My grandpa crossed Europe with Patton's 3rd Army.....had nightmares for years after coming home and REFUSED to talk about what he witnessed.....RIP Morris Levin.....1912---2001.....served 1942-1945...... Aleutian islands and European theatre.....
you could tell this guy was the real thing. it is importent that we hear their stories. these guys were tough but they would not admit it.
they were basically kids when they fought as well. really tragic, at least now days we have all this high tech equipment protecting our soldiers, back then all they had was their heart, their balls, and patriotism
They were tough in tough times among a tough generation.
Shows like BoB, The Pacific, and Generation Kill. Make me realize how important men like this are. And how we should appreciate them a lot more.
Such a contrast between his generation and todays youth.
“Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it!” God bless this warrior for his service!
Can you imagine remembering an exact sequence of events like this 75 years after the fact? All of these guys remember everything to the smallest detail. Combat is just an entirely different level of intense experience.
Understand how he survived. This is one tough human being.
That just further proves how profoundly these events effected him and how entirely this man was changed and traumatized that day although a tough as nails ol marine like this wouldn’t likely call it trauma that is undoubtedly what it was. I guarantee he dreamt of those battles on those god forsaken islands until the day he died, nobody comes back from hell unscathed. Not even men tough as this guy. Semper Fidelis, the most lethal fighting force on the face of the earth. No better friend or no worse an enemy than a marine & his rifle. God bless the lot of em.
@@YuRrRrRYeEeEeE exactly what I was going to say. Remembering someone being shot to death 5 feet from you, wiping their blood from your hands and continuing to move forward is not the same as remembering what you had for dinner two years ago. No doubt these memories were burned into their memories no matter how hard they tried
thats because theese memories hunt you every day of your life
Generation Kill- "one thing that aint overrated is combat, your takin shots shooting back , fuckin sensory overload."
Amazed, appalled, in awe. This man is deserving every respect that is owed to him.
My hat is off to sir!
Why would anyone give this a "thumbs down"? Some people just don't understand. These soldiers are the best!!!
Hopefully they only dont like war stories. Hopefully they understand these guys didn't have a choice and were fighting for our freedom.
Some woke SOB
Woke snowflakes who consider the word "Jap" offensive.
Glorifying war was stupid back in times and will ever be, but the people will fall for propaganda as ever. The elites sit in their luxury home watching how the ants slaughter one another and are proud of it. War was always also for population control and let the young men dy. You will never get it though.
@@mautoban66 How is this video glorifying war? Your comment isn’t even remotely relevant to the conversation
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like there generally isn’t much talk of Peleliu, when compared to the likes of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. This is appreciated.
Partly because it was a bloody mess that resulted in needless slaughter. Its also still controversial wether this battle was even necessary to end the war or not.
A television series (The Pacific) and countless books have covered this battle lately.
My grandfather was in the battle of the bulge. I feel like I missed out, being too young to care about his service when he was alive. Listening to these guys talk, the things they’ve seen, makes me so thankful for the peaceful life I have.
Great Uncle Roscoe Mills, USMC, Kia September 17 1944 Peliliu. Buried at sea. RIP
My dad was in 29th Infantry that landed on D-Day. He rarely spoke of his war experience. Wish he was still here so I could talk to him about it.
My dad was in the 29th as well. In the 116th and in the 1st wave on Omaha. Never, ever said 1 word about the war. I know he had PTSD as well.
You can tell when he doesn’t finish explaining things when it comes to seeing comrades falling. It haunts this man to this day. I have so much respect for him to be able to tell his story with such a calm manner.
It also seemed to make him sad when talking about the Japanese soldier that he killed that looked to be about 17 and had a photo of his family.
You men gave us 70 of the most prosperous years the world has ever known and we thank you! My sincerest apologies that its all being destroyed.
It’s all been destroyed?
@@TheKep something something libruls destroyed everything good in the world kill them all something something joe biden something something DEMON-crats vaccine bill gates microchip Lmao
You know what has never bothered this man? A mean tweet. This man saw true horror in his life.
It's not the tweets, it's the fact him and his followers are an existential threat to this nation.
Obligatory “today’s generation are pussies” comment when not necessary
You are correct! The sad thing is though, these people who don’t like mean tweets think they are invincible to anything like this happening in today’s world. History often repeats I think. Communism exists. It’s still trying to destroy America
🇺🇸
It's called voting not following.@@shanesmith734
I don't have the words to express my utmost respect and Love for this man and his generation. THIS is why you stand for the Anthem.
Most of the beaches that the Soldiers and USMC stormed were very bad, but Peleliu seems to be in a whole different class of horror, starting from the shore and beach, and continuing throughout the Island. I can’t imagine having to cross the airport, all the while guys are dropping all around you. The Pacific combat veteran lived a horrific nightmare, God bless them!
Tarawa
@@paulloya5 Sounds like Tarawa with the tractors being used tothe landing crafts got hung up on the off-shore reef assault the beaches because
@@paulloya5 Iwo Jima
@@JR-zv6qm Yep,Iwo Jima beachhead was a bloodbath, also battle of Saipan, that also was a bloodbath, many 2nd div marines who survived Tarawa were KIA landing on Saipan.
The Japanese use to keep their defensives right on the beach but changed strategies after pre landing shelling destroyed many of their positions, of course not totally knocking them out.
I could listen to Mr Pomroy all day long. Riveting.
Men like this fine gentlemen are the reason they are called the greatest generation.
Completely agree look at that generation compared to the woke snowflakes we now have.
@@TurkishBenAirsoft i couldnt agree more brother. But thats why they say hard times make strong men. Strong men make good times. Good times make weak men. And weak men make hard times
@@RickyRavioli69 Ive never heard that saying before is so true.
@@TurkishBenAirsoft it applies to many events in history. And there is actually a book that documents it. Its an 80 year cycle that i cant quite remember the name of but its quite an interesting read
@@RickyRavioli69 ill have to see if I can find it. Thanks for teaching me something interesting I didnt know.
19:30 My Dad was a Navy Corpsman in WWII. I once asked him how many morphine sirrettes he used at his first battle at Tarawa. He said, "All of them". Afterwards, he said he would put a red M on their forehead so another Corpsman wouldn't give another sirrette or it would kill them. He was in 13 battles, including Peleliu, but didn't say much about that battle. His last battle was Okinawa before heading back to the states. Thanks for posting this.
He would have been at Tarawa with my grandfather in the 2nd Marine Division. Semper Fi.
My uncle Alexander Peña fought at Tarawa, he was later KIA on Tinian, I went to the burial service for PFC Glenn White last week in Emporia ks, they're still bringing those marines home from Tarawa, Glenn won the silver star, he was in my uncle regiment the 6th, they were in different battalions my uncle the 3rd Glenn the 1st, those brave valiant marines who fought at Tarawa and all those other battles were all heroes, all of them heroes, greatest generation of all time!!
@@bjohnson6108 Semper Fi to your Grandfather and the 2nd Marine Division. My Dad also told me, wherever he went on Tarawa, there were three 6 ft tall Marines guarding him. One in the front, and one on each side. Dad was 5' 6", 130 lbs dripping wet. He said he made three landings on that island and stayed a week.
@@paulloya5 Perhaps your Uncle and my Dad crossed paths? My Dad was aboard the USS Doyen at Tarawa. He was also at Tinian, aboard the USS Pierce. Yes, I too have seen the articles of them still bringing the faithful Heroes home. Glad you went to pay your respects.
@@wilee.coyote5298 I've read books and other articles on Tarawa but can't seem to find the transport ship that the 3rd battalion 6th marine regiment was on, just got through reading really good book, One square mile of hell, I bought it on Amazon and it mentions different transport ships names, I'll find it soon,Valarie the niece of Glenn White said something to me that really struck home, she said that were all connected in a way, those marines who fought in those battles Tarawa ect and the families of them
That’s close quarters battle when you get the enemy’s blood in your mouth. Thank you Sir for all the sacrifices you endured so we may enjoy our many freedoms.
Amen Couldn’t of said it better myself
Running through a mine field, jumping over mines, and getting propelled by explosions...it's incredible what this young guys went through
My father fought on Guadalcanal. Kudos to these brave men, passing.
Crazy how matter of fact he is with all these horrific details. Poor Marvin, RIP.
His memory holds so much detail to the battle, gives you a glimpse of what they went through, but we don't understand how those details are burned in their minds, never to forget, night after night, the horror of war. I salute you and many others who gave their lives.
as a machine gunner, all he saw were bodies cut apart by bullets; hard to digest
Hope they took this man's account to what happened to marvin, so the family knows
As I said on viewing another of these interviews, it’s humbling to think as I was growing up these *giants of men* walked among us and I never gave it a second thought, only now do I appreciate their sacrifice and I really hope they know their worth because they are worthy of our utmost respect.
My mum lost her love to war so has to marry my wife and child bearing father,whi controlled the education system then the Freemasonry. Missionary used him as the morality expert about me. Radically serious TBI denied, except by hospital, who missionary overruled. Years if enduring suicide ideation b4 I fell in love with the health receptionist who gave me reason to live,before they git rid of her. Priest murdered my son. Abducted his sister lest she tell. I survive to love that admin woman. I endure on food powder in creek water, in hope. I love her utterly ❤💕😍♥💓💖❤
Me ,the same, as you get older..
There’s a reason they call these people THE GREATEST GENERATION!
God bless Mr. Pomroy, and thank you for your service. My father was a Platoon Sergeant, 1st. Marine Div., Co. A, 1st Tank Bat. and Peleliu was his 5th campaign, Florida, Guadalcanal,
Cape Gloucester, Papua N.G., Dutch New Guinea. He was severely wounded on D-Plus 5 on Peleliu, when his tank took a direct mortar hit. He was awarded a second Bronze Star, a third
Purple Heart and many other awards. He never talked about his horrible experiences in WWii. He lived to be 59, God Bless him, and I'll see him in Heaven. The Greatest Generation
deserves our greatest gratitude, and thank you for posting this. Semper Fi
My grandad also died at 59 after serving in Burma in WWII. His best days destroyed, & consequently had flashbacks & malaria attacks & didn’t live long enough. RIP grandad.🇬🇧
Dude crazy stuff especially if u read the old breed he was on the island with eugene sledge.
Great series
I had the book by Sledge. A few years back I had left it at the book exchange in the RV park. When we came back on the next visit it was still there, I took it back. I carried it in the RV for a few years and didn't want to abandon it again so I held on to it. This spring I was walking the beach and this older fellow wearing a USMC shirt that had a patch that said Khe Sanh. I said we're you there? Oh yes, this guy was 200% USMC. I had found someone that would appreciate to pass it on to. He had an American flag and a USMC flag flying at his camp site. One hell of a book and a real nightmare to live through.
Yes Eugene did a great job writing the old breed!
@@Mike44460 I don't know about current boot camp, but it used to be required reading. I'm now a old man and what's called a military brat. I was raised around these guys. I was taught from a very young age that freedom isn't free. Great men and woman. We are loosing them to the years going by. Meet and talk to them before you will not be able to.
@@alethamobley6688 that's where the CoD WaW reference during the American campaign came thru
There's nothing more I can add to the comments. These men were legends, and I'm glad that a few survived to tell their story. I am shaking my head in wonder.
This marine had a hell of a time in Japan . This was one of the more brutal stories I’ve heard when it comes to the harsh conditions during the pacific campaign
He has great memory, outstanding interview.
I could listen to this guy for hours.
To think, some of these tough old SOBs went on to fight and lead in Korea and even into Vietnam. Mind blowing.
These men made my generations life easy and for the most part safe. I cant imagine kids these days being put in this situation.
Wow, one of the best memoirs I’ve ever heard. This guy is the real deal. He remembers like it was yesterday. What an American Hero for sure. God Bless You Frank and thank you for your Service !!
One of the most moving testimonies I've ever watched. How hard it must have been to return home and lead a normal life.
Whenever I see a Veteran I always thank them for their Service and it makes me sad that I don’t see anybody else do this
Hardcore and unfortunate that anyone has to ever go through that insanity.
Freedom requires a high price. The fact that the majority of our generation isn't willing to pay it (or any other price) is why we are in danger of losing what these men provided us.
WOW. It ended abruptly. Hard to believe something isn't missing. I've listened to so many wwII veterans. So many never even saw the enemy. They walked through jungles, etc, only knew the enemies were there when someone was shot. So many were shot before they even had a chance to see the enemy. This guy was in some real action. Brave men all.
He probably spent the next 20,000 nights of his life seating and screaming in his sleep. I can't even begin to praise these heros and I hope Europe is thankful for American intervention
The first time I went to Peleliu was the 65th anniversary. Franklin came with, I think it was his nephew, Rob. He was one of two Marines that made the trip. It was amazing to be there an listen to those men describe their fight, and then actually go and find, and see remnants of what they were describing.
That must have been an awesome experience, to be there with some of the veterans! I hope to one day visit some of the pacific battlefields!
@@zacharybyrd1447 It was. On the day of the anniversary there was a guy there from the 81st Div. that also fought there. I still wish we could have talked to that man some more, if he wanted to.
The very best world class diving is also located around pelleliu if you ever come
@@ngirabedechal Indeed it is my friend.
We stay at Dolphin Bay every time. It looks like the problem is going to be the restrictions now.
@@stanstenson8168 thanks, just thought I'd mention it because people In the comments might get the idea that pelleliu is a dreary depressing place, when it's such a cool place to visit , especially if you love the ocean and like to spearfish or dive
All this happened to this man in just a brief period of time. The battle of Peleliu lasted 73 days with the first days of fighting with no water in 115 degree heat. Running with rifles and ammo while being shot at and artillery being dropped on your head. This is why I've learned to be humble.
How did they pollute drums of water with gasoline?
@@ppumpkin3282 .........Aviation fuel and oil were transported to bases in rear areas preparing for invasion beaches on other islands. When the 55 gallon drums used to transport the fuels were empty, they were *cleaned* to hold potable water. Apparently nearly all the water transported to Peleliu weren't cleaned well enough and the water was contaminated. Dozens of books and personal memoirs will back up that answer.
My God I thought I had seen it all until I watched this. I have the utmost respect for this man and his fellow soldier’s .
❤️❤️
I was in the Army……. Last century ,,I felt as though he was speaking directly to me. There is this bond between soldiers that is brother like. Hard to explain..
So thankful for men like this who risked everything to defend our country. They don't make soldiers like this anymore.
they marched into Hell with a zippo & a pack of cigarettes
Sure they do.
@@subacute no they dont....these were the last of them...modern soldiers have no clue what real War is like
@@justaname1862 And shouldn't we be thankful of that?
@@justaname1862 lol what’s fake war to you? What’s a fake sacrifice of someone’s life and leaving there family? Lol have you ever been to combat?
So insightful to listen to his account and correlate it with the movie The Pacific and E.B. Sledges' book "With the Old Breed". Respect to them and all their supreme sacrifices.
Currently doing the same. It’s amazing.
I always keep in my thoughts how these young men who died in this war could never live to experience their one true love. To feel her in their arms. To have children with that woman. To feel the incredible experience of seeing their first born for the first time. What they sacrificed and missed as it ended so quickly for them. God how they paid. Every American must think of these boys on Veterans day and ponder these things. Everything we take for granted.
War is a waste of lives.young men fight ol man wars.
What a terrible waste of lives.
Forever young, the fallen.
@@shawndyer8140 not so sure it was a waste of lives, they ended evil regimes. Your comment is disrespectful to those who laid down their lives to end those evils. Don’t think diplomacy would have sorted them out, do you?
@@jujitusuka sadly it won't stop them don't forget to many parts of the world we are viewed as the evil ones even if we give them money and food.
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These experiences we are all listening to,need to be told and heard. I heard them from my father for many years. The best ones were the ones about the GOOD times these Marines had when they weren't in battle. Some will leave you laughing for years just thinking about some of them.
Thank you for giving all of us a piece of history being made. These men are far better than any history book.
My Dad served, USMC South Pacific, his only comment about battle was...those dead, looked so young, and so small! But mostly the talk was...Hot, Humid, and I never want to eat mutton again!
Every freedom we enjoy today but mostly take for granted was paid for in blood and the courage of the brave soldiers like this fine gentleman. Thank-you Sir.🇬🇧
46 years later I was a Marine stationed in Japan, working along side Japanese Self Defense Force members. God bless all of the fallen.
I hope that one day all people will work together to conquer space. USA and Japan working together was unthinkable 100 years ago and so one day humanity will work together one day...hopefully.
It's amazing how many strategic mistakes each of the sides made due to foolish, incorrect stereotypes/racism etc. Japanese assumed Americans would lose their will to fight after Pearl Harbor. Germans had ideas about Russian 'slavic?' being inferior and then bogged down on the Eastern Front. Thought American "Playboys" were soft... Americans thought Japanese were small, timid, sneaky etc.
Everyone needs to watch one of these a day to keep them grounded.
Everything he just said took place in 3 days. I've listened to hundreds of personal accounts of combat this one is at the top. I'm not taking away anything from other accounts but my God this was horrendous.
My dad, SGT Edward Patrick Reardon, USMCR, was at Peleliu. Never talked about it. Wounded, then spent the last year of his stint at the Navy Hospital (Yale); discharged from the MB.SB. New London, CT on 30 Oct 1945. He was in the 1st Marine Division. I miss him everyday.
JUST UNREAL WHAT THIS MAN WENT THOUGH, MY GOD.!
My father in law was there. An officer in the Army 81 Infantry Division. Relieved the Marines and suffered similar amount of causalities. None of his sons went into the military but I served 27 years.
Surviving something like this Is absolutely insane. I wish I could thank every veteran from then.
A gentleman I worked for told me he was a cook. But his medals suggested otherwise. Turns out that was a common thing for them to tell people when they got back. I always respect when they don’t want to talk and I always respect when they do want to talk. Just seeing how That war ruined my grandpas life, he never stopped fighting it in his head. It was heartbreaking. Took it to his grave
What a man. I don't think they make them like this anymore. Semper fi, thank you , Sir.
they could make a movie just about frank,a true warrior
Never got bored this mans a legend absolutely amazing hearing 1st hand experiences
In times like today we need to take a minute to appreciate what they went through for a better world.
Yes indeed...as we watch the new generations give away the hard earned freedom piece by piece.
@@g.k.1669 it’s mostly city raised children. In my observation anyway. Not all but vastly. My son is 23 and is nothing like these heathens. The schools are very guilty of removing what’s important. It’s up to all of us to put pressure on them to change their ways.
This is why marines are still respected to this day. Even if they aren’t quite the same branch within modern combat, they will always be honored because of men like this. Ty sir
Much Respect and Honor to this man and all who fought these though battles face to face. My Grandfather’s and many more family members fought and I never heard any of them crying or whining or wanting anything in return. They were honored to fight! No PDSS Nothing!! Mighty Men
I’ve become obsessed with peleliu 💥 bless these brave guys man frfr I love these video
Have you read “With the Old Breed”
by Eugene Sledge . It details his experience at Peleliu and how brutal the battle was. He also fights at Okinawa. Great hook
@@Mosey410 I’ve listen to it On UA-cam left off in part 5. Need to finish soon’
Same
@@Mosey410 just finished chapter 5 &!its funny cause that’s when Eugene talks about bloody nose ridge as well.
My dad was in the 1st Marines and was a sergeant under Chesty Puller at Peleliu....late in his life he told me about his experience in the pacific and it was the stuff of nightmares...... I am quite sure that he knew this man.....
Marine Pomeroy is a national treasure. Only Frank's words and the words of fellow Marines can capture the fortitude of our brave Marine Heroes of the First Marine Division on Peliu.
I’m just in awe and terror listening to this American Hero
Extraordinary Story. A very brave but unassuming man. I’m grateful this was recorded.
Bro this guy is a bad ass he just talks about it like he's telling you about a vacation or something. What a man.
Wow. That Marine, his memory, his candor. It doesn't get more graphic and honest and moving. I'm shaken. Grown man crying over here. Excellent interview sir.
Frank just played a movie in my head. His narration is like a history channel with video footage.
Oorah Devil Dog. Semper Fi....
Bless these boys. Absolute legends. I will never get tired of hearing your voices.
The stories are so important to share with other Generations. My great-uncle Alvin was a bazooka man in World War II he landed D-Day + 6 and went all the way to Germany he captured a German general by going on a reconnaissance mission during the Battle of the Bulge they stumbled upon a house that had German troops in it they broke inside the house took the Germans hostage and then drove the Germans General car through Enemy Lines back to his lines. He says that when the general spoke to him in perfect English he says frighteningly perfect English the German asked how did you get through our lines and my uncle responded what German lines they have stumbled through the lines on accident. My family has his rifle the Luger and the picture of the German general he captured.
Awesome
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@@TheKep i think he had a auto correct moment
@@TheKep stupid predictive text. He definitely a he
What a story
The most impactful part of this to me was the fact he remembered every detail of the picture on the man he killed. Take what you will out of that, but to me that's a man who is both proud of the service hes done, regretting only that it had to be done at all. Even as an afterthought, how many people would commit those kinds of human details to memory of the enemy trying so hard to kill you.
I bet he wished he could actually forget...
“Sir, coming across that airfield today I have never been so scared in my life.”
"We're all scared. Any man who isn't scared is either lying or dead". Sledgehammer definitely makes me proud to be from Mobile Alabama
His stories are absolutely heart breaking, brave and incredible. Hard to imagine Gen X ever having this kind of courage
Michael Murphy - Navy Seal. Look him up. He was from Long Island NY.
Great video👍🏻 a different breed of people back then
God fearing young men!
Fantastic man from a fantastic generation. Thank God we had guys like him back then.
Amaing story! The man I took care of 5 plus years cna in hone care was in the Philippines in ww2 loved listening to his stories mostly about pretty women lmao 🤣 he was something else tuff sob lol he had Parkinson's and for 30 years and wasn't till he was 91 he let it finally take his short term memories and his ability to walk he was so tuff doctors were so shocked by him he passed away january 31st 2020 right before pandemic started broke my heart to peices I had another man I took care of stationed in Germany in ww2 he drove the gunner cars ammo cars he had so many stories as well love listening to those men they don't make them tuff like this anymore this generation was so amazing they all wanted to join knowing they may not come back just for our freedom so much respect
These men - including my long gone dad who served in the 13th AF in the Pacific - helped make America great.
It is unthinkable what those boys went through. So important to hear their histories. Thank you very much!
Beautiful soul. amazing man right there
Poor Marvin.
At least someone held his hand during his dying breaths
Why does the Interview just stop? The Story was so interesting.
In coming fire
Seriously I went searching this channel for part 2.
I could listen to anything he is saying
@@menace1tb this man is my my grandfather, his stories we’re enticing. He is featured in the New Orleans WWII museum where he shares more stories in shorter interviews.
God bless those guys, I had 40 years inthe army with 3 deployments and I can't compare to what they went through in one day
And that is why the guys from my Dad's generation never talked much about what they did in the Pacific theater.
Thank you Frank for retelling your account. Thanks for saving the world. !!!
Just awesome! Love the non-chalant attitude. That's how you become if you're going to make it. And lots of jokes. SEMPER FI !
A marine soldier at best telling it like it is, tough times with equally tough folks, Now this is a MARINE
I agree my friend.
Though as a Marine? We don’t need the “soldier” attached to our great Title 😉
@@apacifistmachinegunner669 lol, god bless America.
@@apacifistmachinegunner669 A Marine is a Marine and that's that.
My step son is a Marine n he, too, is a soldier.
@@billkohrman107 Marines ARE NEVER Soldiers. The title "Marine" is earned after the recruit completes boot camp. It is the only service that issues the title AFTER the recruit proves themselves worthy of the brotherhood of Marines.
What an absolute nightmare.
My great uncle was killed on Luzon. We have his letters with his blood on them. He fought all through New Britain and the Solomon's from 42-44, until his time came up. He was killed by a sniper while scouting. After the war, his best friend personally gave our grandmother (his sister) a samurai sword from a Japanese officer. I wonder if it was ever used on our guys during the Bataan death march. I had a great uncle from the other side of the family, who survived the Bataan death march. He told us awful things, even worse than you've ever heard, involving ant hills in one instance, and a water hose in another. Enough said.
my moms first husband was killed on luzon. probably same division. he came up through new britain. i am married to a filipino and i have actually been to his grave in manila.
@@daltonmann4916 Yes, right up through new Britain. Luzon was very rough fighting. It is honorable that you got to see the grave. Peace to you.
Imagine doing all of this and living to a ripe old age, with your wits and sense of humor still in tact nonetheless.. the horror of visualizing the beach landing, wall of tanks advancing right on, artillery barrages, and the ‘trot’ across the airfield while seeing people get picked off all around, mine field, etc … bring me to tears
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Hello, I just stumbled upon this. My Grandfather, Cpl. Murray Lee Ball 1st Marine 1st Bat. 2 purple hearts. 1 was a slug he took in the knee at Peleliu. He carried that slug his whole life until he passed in '93. Wichita, Kansas. He was also at Guadalcanal. This story makes me cry, grandpa really never talked about his battles. God bless all of you. ❤
One tough,brave marine. Thank God for guys like him.
I ripped my ear off in a bmx accident. I could only imagine the pain that some of these people went threw. Pure insanity and bravery. Whole different level of pain.
Thank you for serving this great nation. Semper Fi!
I love hearing these stories. I grew up in a neighborhood where it was all WW2 and Korean War vets-Marines and Army.
Some of the best, kindest, gentlest men you’d ever meet.
They RARELY spoke about it.
One of them served in Europe and in his garage was a German Iron Cross hung on the toolbox. When I asked him about it he smiled (and it was a very eerie smile and tone of voice) and said “Yep. Got that in Germany.” Never said any more about it.
12 year old me never understood what hell he must’ve gone through to get that “trophy” but middle aged me does.
I'm glad these veteran's stories are on UA-cam like this, it's fascinating. My one grandfather was a soldier in Korea and made it out of what he called the frozen chosin. He never talked about it, except a few times over the years when he mentioned something or other to his wife or one of his kids, but not a whole lot. Apparently he and his group had to piss on their machine gun barrel because it was getting too hot and they were desperate to keep firing because Chinese attacks kept coming, and it was unbelievably cold like nothing he felt around the mid Atlantic USA in any winter, and the Americans there were almost surrounded and destroyed, and years after he'd wake up screaming or startled or in a sweat from nightmares, that's all I heard, and he kept an ammo box in his house and I think also his uniform... I wish I could have heard him tell more about it like in a video such as this, he died when I was a kid and the adults told me not to ask him about it
Amazing recall
I wanted to hear the rest of his story. I hope there is a part 2
Google Frank Pomroy Witness to War. Most of his videos should pop up ❤️
These men had some guts, these actions and history are just true heroism. I can't find the words to explain how I feel after listening to these MEN!
Greatest Generation