Full Interview: Douglas Dillard

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2017
  • Douglas Dillard is a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division and fought in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
    Recorded April 22, 2016.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 55

  • @rg4987
    @rg4987 2 роки тому +34

    I had a big problem with this interview-- it was too damn short!! This man's life deserves several books. Thank you for this much

  • @chipwalker231
    @chipwalker231 2 роки тому +28

    Love these testimonies from courageous patriots, thank you

  • @rogerrees1308
    @rogerrees1308 2 роки тому +21

    Great interview. I could listen to this man’s story for hours.

  • @paulprigge1209
    @paulprigge1209 3 роки тому +22

    Interviewer did an excellent job let the man tell the story. He had an awesome story as well. 16 years old enlisted

  • @christianmotley262
    @christianmotley262 2 роки тому +16

    Man, this man has done and seen almost everything. Love that Georgia accent too. God bless you sir I love how sharp your mind is and how you articulated your experiences with us.

  • @yossarianmnichols9641
    @yossarianmnichols9641 2 роки тому +9

    Hell of a memory, the detail that he has at his command.

  • @j.dunlop8295
    @j.dunlop8295 2 роки тому +18

    My uncle was one of the 88 out of 600, he made it through the war till the end. He told his younger brothers survival stradegies, his younger brother was in the 101st airborne.

  • @caveman726
    @caveman726 3 роки тому +7

    Thankyou Sir 🇺🇸

  • @joshwise9894
    @joshwise9894 5 років тому +9

    Thanks for your service!

  • @xXB.FunkXx
    @xXB.FunkXx 2 роки тому +4

    This man is the prime example of a war hero and is why America is what it is. His resilience is why we are free. Its amazing that he remembers every date, who died where and when. Unfortunately with a memory like that he more than likely pays the price in his sleep.
    Thank you sir to you and the greatest generation on earth for you heroic service. 🇺🇲

  • @williamhelmkay4429
    @williamhelmkay4429 3 роки тому +10

    I admire that man

  • @beerdrinker6452
    @beerdrinker6452 Рік тому +2

    So well spoken, so sharp. Respect. Great story. Wow.

  • @travisaldous2294
    @travisaldous2294 Рік тому +1

    another veteran friend i miss greatly. 3 wars and yet humble & kind. RIP Colonel

  • @ddjsta
    @ddjsta 2 роки тому +4

    Greg , good job . I know your running out of WWll soldiers, keep it going until they are all gone. They need to tell their stories.

  • @dossett1
    @dossett1 2 роки тому +9

    The part where he said “ anyway” when they were laying all around the gas cans was very telling…….a great soldier

  • @williamhelmkay4429
    @williamhelmkay4429 3 роки тому +7

    I rally admire him

  • @localcrew
    @localcrew 2 роки тому +6

    Humble legend. 👍

  • @saileshnatenatesan8495
    @saileshnatenatesan8495 Рік тому +3

    Awesome interview 🙏🏼🇺🇲

  • @yossarianmnichols9641
    @yossarianmnichols9641 2 роки тому +4

    After the war, the Vietnamese officers fighting the US admitted the Phoenix program destroyed their control of the Delta.

  • @fitzspike
    @fitzspike 2 роки тому +4

    Great guy!

  • @stevemizar4143
    @stevemizar4143 11 місяців тому +1

    God bless you!! Thanks for your service!!

  • @alextaylor29
    @alextaylor29 Рік тому +1

    Fantastic thank you for this.

  • @maverick744
    @maverick744 Рік тому +1

    If I’m blessed to live that long I pray that I’m as sharp as this hero.. impressive

  • @greglord3205
    @greglord3205 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video of one of the " Greatest Generation".

  • @wolfofrhodeislandx7462
    @wolfofrhodeislandx7462 2 роки тому +5

    So many men lied to get into the service so they could defend there country.including my father who got in at 17 that fought and served in the Korean war.kids 16 and 17 today only have the desire to play xbox and smoke vape pens👎very sad state of affairs

  • @ramamurtipaluri2420
    @ramamurtipaluri2420 Рік тому +2

    I wonder what did he do in civil life. You should include that kind of information.

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 8 місяців тому +1

    My Pop was with the 30th Infantry, 120th Regiment Company G. Mortar Sargent
    Silver Star w/OLC Bronze Star CIB Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation for Mortain . These guys were tough ☘️

    • @Mosey410
      @Mosey410 8 місяців тому

      and my Uncle was with the 550th Airborne Glider Unit trained out of Panama . Was KIA after Bastogne .

  • @kenjohnson5475
    @kenjohnson5475 Рік тому +1

    True warrior God bless and thank you

  • @maverick744
    @maverick744 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoyed this one

  • @rider660r
    @rider660r Рік тому

    These time restrained interviews really do an injustice for these Vets. This man served in 3 wars,there should be at the least 3 hours but his and all others should take as long as they need to tell their story.

  • @jordanjenkins2720
    @jordanjenkins2720 2 роки тому +5

    You're telling me none of these men had menstrual periods?

  • @jacobalexander4961
    @jacobalexander4961 Рік тому +1

    GOYA! 551st PIB, my grandfather's unit. Col (Ret.) Keith Harsh, Able Company

  • @austinmoehring6110
    @austinmoehring6110 2 місяці тому

    My grandpa (from Dallas, GA) joined in 1940 and left Oct 1945. His last outfit was the 113th Cav in Europe. His mos was MP before the war and left as warrant officer. That's all I know. Don't know if he fought or anything. My mom said he went AWOL but I found US Army records showing his last paycheck with all the facts.

  • @billywylde254
    @billywylde254 3 роки тому +3

    What!...omg...how is this possible....Wow!

  • @jstape740
    @jstape740 2 роки тому +2

    20 years old in 1943.. He should be over 100 years old

    • @myballs24
      @myballs24 2 роки тому

      If he was 20 in 1943 he would be 99

    • @pennyhlavaty3974
      @pennyhlavaty3974 2 роки тому +2

      He said that in 1942 he was 16 when he went into the military.

    • @rebeccasmith8715
      @rebeccasmith8715 2 роки тому +1

      I just read his obituary. He passed away in 2017 of pancreatic cancer.

  • @lineinthesky4618
    @lineinthesky4618 5 років тому +11

    He was my Friend!

  • @Ja_s-per
    @Ja_s-per 2 місяці тому

    🇺🇲"God Bless Our Veterans and Active Warrior's!!!"🇺🇲

  • @toddavis8603
    @toddavis8603 Рік тому +1

    THE COLONEL worked with the CIA in the Mekong Delta, and warned against using torture-----as per Geneva Convention.This is morality during wars.Villagers gave US some classified info.Pols prevented a win in Southeast Asia.Go 82nd AR

  • @-.Steven
    @-.Steven Рік тому

    Joachim Peiper mentioned early on regarding WWII, was murdered by the french in 1976

  • @nicojongeneel9734
    @nicojongeneel9734 Рік тому

    The 551 pir is a so overlooked unit this was the best airborne unit in ww2 nicknamed the goyas goya stands for get off your ass this unit is completely decimated in the hamlet of Rochelinval Belgium were their commander Wood Joerg got killed also after that the remainder of 551 went up into the 82nd ab i suggest whos interested in this unit read the book At the left corner of my heart by Dan Morgan than you will find what i mean .

  • @jordanalexander5275
    @jordanalexander5275 Рік тому

    Not the banjo player

  • @newsnowmilitia1147
    @newsnowmilitia1147 2 роки тому +1

    SALUTE HAPPY 4TH ITS BECAUSE OF PATRIOTS LILE THESE MEN ON THIS SHOW THAT WE ARE THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD HELL THE UNIVERSE

  • @brachio1000
    @brachio1000 Рік тому

    A man who stomped the terra firma.

  • @williamhelmkay4429
    @williamhelmkay4429 3 роки тому +2

    He a rall man.

  • @Watchoutxx1
    @Watchoutxx1 Рік тому

    Interviewer needs to learn how to transition out of conversation he seems to cut him off when he's about to have a moment or share more stories. Good conversation but not the best way of interviewing.

  • @tvdinner325
    @tvdinner325 Рік тому +1

    tRump tried to award himself the Medal of Honor, because: "I always wanted one".