I Fought At The Battle Of Okinawa On Sugar Loaf Hill | John Morgan Veteran Interview | Remember WW2
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Never wouldve guessed he was that old wouldve guessed he was in 70's. These world war vets deserve sooo much more than they get
you probably dont care but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can stream pretty much all of the latest series on instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend these days xD
@Tristan Ahmad Definitely, I've been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself :D
We only see the few who made it this far. Hats OFF to all of 'em.
Tho I know any American generation would and has risen to such occasions.
My great uncle was a Marine Raider, then became part of the 6th Marine Division. He was killed by a sniper on 21 June 1945. Three purple hearts and the Silver Star. God Bless this man and those who served with him.
Our greatest generation,and when they're gone we'll be less a nation with their absence
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May your Uncle be in the presence of angels and look upon the face of God. Bless him for his service, and I am sorry for your loss. I have 2 sons in USAF and a son in law as well. My father served in USArmy Air Corp. He was a Radar instructor Buck Sgt.
He was stateside. I don't know if it's because he was a only child and his father had cancer and died at 47 leaving a Mobil flying horse gas station and 13 Bay repair facility to run. My great Uncle was artillery in WWI and walked all through France and Germany. He made SGT. three times. He said he just couldn't keep his mouth shut.l LOL
My uncle was a 4th Marine Raider, Korea and 3 tours in Viet Nam, what a treasure they were for this country the greatest generation this country is likely to ever see.
My Dad was a WW2 tank commander during the European theater of the war. He fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Lost him 15 years ago. Greatest generation.
Wow. Good for you. What does that have to do with anything about a man that fought on the other side of the world in the Pacific?
Thanks for his Service! Wish I knew about my family at that time. He made it threw all those battles and countries! What a badasss
Ignore Jim he's a troll as you can tell, discussing this topic and your family's experiences is the entire point of the videos, sharing experience and remembering those who served. Your comment doesn't take away from the video at all, Jim must just be mad because he's probably a marine or never served. Have a good day to all and that's simply my opinion, what a dumb thing to complain about Jim haha
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John is incredibly sharp, not just for a 92-year-old, but generally. He's a hero, and an incredible story-teller. He comes across as particularly authentic, and the details he recalls are amazing.
John Morgan is one of the most well spoken WWII vets I think I've ever heard interviewed. Great cognition and insight for a person of any age. No wonder he's had a long life, he has the right stuff!
Thank you so much, my father was a Marine with the 6th Div on Tarawa and Okinawa, I miss him so much, this guy reminds me of my father and uncles. I could listen to him for hours, my father always told us stories most of them not good. Thank you John Morgan for taking the time to share your story with us.
First time ive wanted the same shirt as a 92 year old🤣Killin It Fella! If you ever read this know that we appreciate you and everything you and the boys done for us and the world. Thank you.
It’s amazing to think the number of WWI and WWII vet that have amazing stories like this. Each one unique and playing a critical role in our country’s freedom. This man is a legitimate bad ass.
Enjoyed hearing his experiences. He has a great memory for his age.
This interview with a pacific veteran is one of the very best i have ever seen.This island hopping marine tells his epic story credibly and well.
His demeanor and spirit reminded me of my pops. Well spoken and big vocabulary. God Bless and thank you for volunteering so that we could live free.
Cant praise this documentary enough. Probably the best interview of someone I've seen. This human being with total recall after so long. Soft and anger free
This man has seen too much death. It shows on his face. So very humble. It's a wonder all these men didn't go mad after such carnage in that horrible place.
John, please know you are loved by millions. You are a very brave patriot, regardless of your branch.
Thank you for your service Sir! You certainly seem as spry as any 30 year old! I could listen to you speak for hours! My father was born in 1928, he passed in 2018. He would not discuss his war experience and I wish he would have shared. He was able to attend an honor flight in 2015 and I was told that he shared with other World War II heroes. My dad also tried to enlist when he was 16, such a brave young men!
I believe that the men and women of your generation are the true patriots! You should forever be acknowledged for your heroism, vigilance, patriotism and true love of country! I salute you Sir!
He looks damn good for 92 years old.
Under current globalist vampire banker _ake _andemic crap & _epop shot thinking . . he should have been done away with when he reached 60 yrs irrespective of past service for the company store
Just a whiper snapper
My dad is 92. Tells me he's getting weak. I say dad, I'm 58 and feel weak.
The more I listen to Mr Morgan the more I am impressed. Those casualty rates were shocking so he was a very lucky guy. By the way, kudos to the interviewer as a lot of these vets have poor hearing which makes it a challenge. These interviews will be a fantastic resource for future generations interested in what WW2 was really like.
It is amazing that he remembers the name of his DI after all of these years. The face that he made when he heard a rifle being called "a gun." He is so proper in his speaking and just a shining example of his generation.
Ralph,that was a lovely thing to say. Yes he is a shining example of his generation. I never forgot my mother was a child of the depression and most citizens of their era never let anyone forget the soldiers of WW2. Truly they were the greatest parents also.
@Andrew Grey He certainly gives a wonderful response to everything asked of him.
51 years later I remember my DI's First, Middle & Last Name. Not a person most "Boots" ever forget
Everyone remembers the name of their DI,
Basic in '89. A.I.T '90 and again '91. Remember everyone of my drill sgts. Never forget the drill sgts. Not even if you tried
Amazing historical perspective way better hearing a live vet tell it than reading it in a book - thank you for sharing your version of history sir !
A real honest man ,reflective, insightful, he would have been a great counselor for returning vets.
Excellent! I hadn't expected to watch all of it, but I couldn't stop listening until it was over. Thank you for such a meaningful and interesting interview!
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@@RememberWW2 So done!
Played his whole story, he and his band of brothers went through things no young men should have to experience. Respect!! Thank you John for giving us our freedom.
Thank you a million times over for your sacrifices so that I can be free! ❤
Thank You John Morgan, for everything you have done for this country, I truly can't thank you enough. You are incredibly important because of the part of history you were a part of & your story does mean something, to me & everyone around the world, they mean so much to us to hear these things about your life, it is truly moving & inspiring.
Also thank you again for one of these interviews, you obviously know how important these are & we are incredibly grateful for these. Keep them going for as long as you can for these gentlemen, they deserve the most love and remembrance of anyone.
Absolutely amazing interview. John is someone I would love to just sit with and chat. He is so articulate and he remembers so many details of the past. 92? He looks and sounds like a guy 70s.
Glad you're still here too share your experience,still sharp as a tack!!!
I don't understand how these guys recall events with such clarity and detail. I can't remember what I had for lunch three days ago yet they are recalling events many decades ago like it was yesterday. Impressive.
I think because it was very traumatic. You wont forget that quickly!
@@jamesdodd5235 There was a guy on a different interview, same series, that said he thinks his mind purposely forgot certain parts of the war. He remembers most of it, but forgets most of the stuff where fellow soldiers got killed or wounded and the events leading to it...
They seen stuff that will never go away. It was pure hell on hearth god bless all of them
These guys go their whole lives without talking about it. This was probably his first time. The loud mouth people that brag about combat are full of shit...
@Frank Masuzzo The blood of murder is on the hands of the politicians that profit from war.
You just let these guys talk and I can't tell you how much I thank you for that. A lot of other interviewers interrupt, are loud and obnoxious
This interview gives me a great perspective on my own father’s experience fighting the Japanese in the USMC. Great interview, thanks so much.
My Grandfather was on Siapan and Okinawa with the 8th Army, 27th infantry division and later the 77th mentioned by Mr. Morgan. He couldn't talk much about his experience. He would look up at the ceiling and start to tear up. Towards the end of the interview, Mr. Morgan mentioned the elderly couple being gunned down. Grandpa did mention to dad he saw an incident where a US service member purposely block an old man from exiting a burning house, killing him. Grandpa did say he held no ill will toward the Japanese people.
This is riveting. I'm in awe of these men....
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@@RememberWW2 Already did, sir. Subscribed just a few minutes into the first video of yours that I watched. Mr. Morgan reminds me a lot of my late grandfather. Kind, gentle, soft spoken. He fought in the CBI theater and ended up as a POW in Rangoon, Burma for almost two full years. Thanks for a great channel.
We are the products of these mythical figures. These soft spoken, reluctant heroes. They are our legacy. These histories are the fabric of what makes us uniquely American.
God bless you for serving our country and keeping us free. Thank you for sharing all your stories and reliving these horrible events... These stories need to be shared and heard by our country especially the young. All these stories could be taught and be recommended in our schoold. You look great and I hope you live to be 100. You look great for 92. God bless you Rishi 🙏 and thank you for continuing this labor of love.
God Bless this American Patriot. Thank You for your service.
Thanks John for sharing. I can't tell you what hearing your stories means. #1 as a child of Korean era vet (father never was in Korea), I was raised to have respect for men like you! You did more for this country than I ever will. For that I thank you.
I can’t remember what I did last week, but this impressive gentleman can recall his experiences AND the timeline!!! WOW!
No doubt he’s very sharp for his age, but if you’ve done and seen what this man did, along with millions of others, you can’t unsee or forget anything from those days. Most of them relive their experiences every night for decades if not till the day they pass.
@@atamagashock basically what I was going to say. That his experiences are just so much more...
@@atamagashock exactly, only these men know the experience they went through, and such hell is etched in their minds forever.
What an amazing and touching story from a true American hero. Thank you for your service sir.
I watched the entire video and found his insight to his wartime experiences very interesting.
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Thank you Mr Morgan for sharing your WW2 experiences, I appreciate everything you did to insure our freedom here at home. God bless you sir.
the interviewers are great, they just say little and let the Men speak great job
Thank you all for giving us the pleasure of meeting a whole generation that saved the world. They were also known as our parents. They have another title also. The Greatest Generation.
Sadly, hardly no-one will watch this video. John, thank you for everything you have done for our country. You truly are a wonderful man and thank you so much for sharing your story. Thank you for standing up and fighting for our country!
That's why we must share it and keep his memories alive.
Semper fi john
God I wanna buy him a drink.
i always wanted to hear from a REAL SUPER HERO now i have thank you.
The interviewer is not too focused imo. The Vet is a gem!
Interviewer is Rishi. He’s had growing pains learning how to interview. His current videos get better and better so give the man a break.
I served in the Air Force for 27 years.Including through Vietnam and desert storm but nothing like what you did.Thank you sir for your service to our country and protecting the freedom we have today
God bless you and thank you for your service to our country. These WWII veteran interviews are precious and a great documentation of our history.
Damn, 27 years is hardcore. Thank you for your service.
Remarkable soldier. The many things he and his unit went through is simply heroic. He said he is 92 at this taping and that is also remarkable because remembers so much as far as places and name. Glad to hear he kept in contact with his platoon brothers. Thank you John for your actions and our freedoms.
Real men and woman. An age long gone when boys were motivated by a sense of duty and patriotism, no safe spaces. Incredible fortitude and service for your country.
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Amazing story, amazing bravery and heroism from you John. Thanks for your and your mates sacrifices and service John, I've no doubt without you and the rest of your marines I would not be here today, or in a free Australia. Really nice at the end the picture of your platoon leader, Lieutenant Ruess. What a brave man, worried about the tank not having any infantry protection, got shot twice going out there and still picked up the phone and told the tank captain to get out of there, and still made it back after getting shot again in the abdomen on the way back. Could have easily ordered John out there but went himself. Deserved Navy Cross recipient. What a man.
What a man! God bless you & thank you.
You do a wonderful thing on this channel. I wish you had larger exposure. That more people from our younger generations would listen to these stories . Thank you for bringing these great people's stories to life.
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This Guy is a Winner! We see things the same way. My Dad passed away 2.5 years ago at 92 and was in the Army Infantry in the Philippines from November 1944 until around October of 1946
Thank you for your service to a grateful nation.
Thank you Mr Morgan for telling your story and for your Military Service!
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One of the best interviews on utube, thanks.
God bless you sir! Thank you for your service
I like this guy. When he jokes around, it's like he's 20 again. Then his 90 years old nature catches himself on. I bet he was the joker of his squad. That's exactly what you need to keep up your spirits on the field.
I live on Okinawa and even though i have read books about the battle and watched videos, its very hard to visualize the scenes here.
My first apartment was only a five minute walk from Sugar loaf hill, it now has a water tank on the top and its hard to imagine people fighting so much over it as it looks so small.
All great interviews with real heroes!
This mans story is amazing
My dad was a WW2 navy veteran he died at 83 in 2007 .he was in great shape . He got leukemia had one chemo treatment caught some kind of infection ran a fever for a week his organs shut down from the antibiotics and died . He worked up until a month before he died! He was 40 when I was born . I still look for his truck on a certain street on my way home from work! I was so lucky to have him be my father! If I tried to cut his grass he would stop me and run me off the mower ! He talked very little about the war ! I have pictures of him being hazed the first time he crossed the equator! They made him dress up as a woman and dance with a mop ! He helped me build my house! He taught me to love god , work hard , love my country, respect others, he taught me that if I was wrong to own it no matter the consequences!
92, god bless that hero! I hope I live to be in my 70's and feel like I am in my 50's.
One can only hope.
This wonderful man is actually in very good condition for his age. Exercising your brain and body makes a huge difference. Talk to these brave soldiers while you can. The greatest generation is disappearing rapidly.
I think the dish John's Mother used to make out of milk, stale bread and sugar was called penade....my MOther used to make it for us with warm milk, we had plenty of money, but it tasted so good that when we got older, we made it for ourselves...lol
My siblings and my self used to eat this also in the 60s, we added cinnamon!
@@ernestperkins4394 That would be nice Ernest, must try that!
Thanks for the memory.
If it has egg and it's cooked it's bread and butter custard.
My Dad was already at sea by the age of sixteen and grew up during the war serving in the Royal Navy. He was away from home for the duration, only getting one 24 hour pass to see his father after he was injured in a mining accident and not expected to live. He was and remains my hero, and I miss him.
Thank you Mr. Morgan.
Thank you sir! Love from Iowa City, Iowa!
My father was wounded on Okinawa taking the Shuri line 6th div 22nd reg 1st batt...
we thank your father for his service!
I've written and deleted this comment so many times, because I feel nothing I write can do justice to what you and your generation sacrificed for us thank you so much.
Thank you for your service Sir
Thankyou for your service ,& God bless you Sir
I'm so glad I've never had to witness what this brave man has. God bless him.
Thank you Mr. Morgan. Thank you for posting!
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He is in tremendous shape
Heres one for the next Generation :
REMEMBER LIVE AS YOU PASS BY.
AS YOU ARE NOW, SO ONCE WAS I.
AS I AM NOW, YOU MUST BE.
SO PREPARE FOR DEATH AND FOLLOW ME.
Infuriated before I've heard anything. How can there be a single thumbs down for a video of these warriors talking about what they had to do. They probably didn't want this thrust upon them but they did what asked. Even if they were Japanese or German they are all. In the same boat and the utmost respect should be shown to these gentlemen and their stories
Thank you for interviewing these fascinating hero’s!
The story of his mother making day old break skim milk cereal made me smile like I haven’t smiled in a while
Me too, brought back memories for me cause we would occasionally have that at home since my dad really enjoyed it and had it often as a kid himself
My great uncle John used to tell me stories like this. He was a marine in the south Pacific. I should have paid more careful attention. I remember his stories but nobody ever interviewed him or recorded his stories. He was a modest man, much like this gentleman.
My grandfather is named John.Very common name back then.
Awesome a real man, a MARINE
Sir, you make a great point about how maliable humans are and that ultimately we're all very similar. Profound conversation and we cant say enough for saving our nation. I hope you believe that you really did something big and important and I hope the ingrates of our nation dont let YOU down.
I love that you asked about his life growing up as well. Priceless memories.
Awesome that u were willing to hunt for a member of his unit.
I absolutely love your videos, and even more enjoy listening to the veterans talking about their experiences....you could make it a tiny bit better by either starting of with a photo of the veterans before or at the end to let us see them as they were back then......i know these guys are getting on, and it would be a nice tribute to see them in uniform.
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@@RememberWW2 Yes, i see that...and it makes it seem much more poignant to see them as young men and boys.
I am totally hooked!!...and watch at least one per day, i think these men deserve our time to hear their story......What you are doing here is akin to what some people did in the UK in the 1960s, and asked some old Gentlemen and Ladies about their First World War experiences.....you are helping to keep these old soldiers alive forever....i salute you for that.
My uncle was there, I remember him as quiet about his experience there, rip J.N Coley
This guy is in better shape than a lot of the guys I worked with, not bad for 92
After fighting that terrible battle; life seemed to reward him with many years.
This man has a magnificent memory.
What a guy. I wish i got a chance to meet these guys.
Great interview!
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I am so thankful for your sacrice for our freedom I'm sorry you had to go through what you did but I am so greatful you and the rest of our marines wwent through
Amazing shape for 92.
Thanks for the stories and your service to America. Growing up I read far more about the war in the Pacific - so many heroes and incredible stories. I know this is a little exaggerated but it seems that most people think WW 2 was all about Normandy and Patton and have no idea about the battles in the Pacific.
There is some truth to what you said. The ground war in the Pacific was primarily infantry against infantry in a brutal war of attrition & involved an enemy that was culturally & racially very different from stereotypical Americans. In fact, I regularly see people in history chat rooms & forums who were not veterans refer to soldiers in the Japanese Imperial Army of WWII as "the Japs".
In contrast, the war against Germany & Italy was filled with tanks & other interesting technology, was more tactically & strategically driven, and was fought against a familiar foe who (on the surface) seemed a lot easier to understand & even respect. (perhaps some of the 'understanding' was due to the rather vocal & not insignificant Fascist movement in the USA during the 1920s & 1930s?). And, now that I think of it, I don't recall ever seeing any comments in history chat rooms or forums that ever referred to members of Nazi Germany's military as "the Krauts".
Also, as Mr. Morgan mentioned in the interview, the soldiers & American public were fed a steady diet of propaganda that thoroughly dehumanized the Japanese, while the Germans & Italians were seen as intelligent & dangerous adversaries & it was just their evil politics that had to be eradicated. So, in general, the war against Nazi Germany & Fascist Italy has attracted more interest from Hollywood in the post WWII decades than the war in the Pacific.
He seemed like a genuine decent fella 🙏
I wish during these interviews you would get these guys to show you some pictures or physical items they may have kept from the war. These are great interviews.
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A very inspirational speaker
Great Stories GOD BLESS!!!
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The Greatest Generation...
Wish the interviewer didn’t make it sound like a deposition and was more personal. Maybe my thoughts will change once I listen more. But at least glad he was able to get these interviews because these men are true Americans who faced great odds.
I agree, there were a few times where he caused John to repeat himself with his questions. Although It was a testament to John's story telling abilities and patience
what a tale, wow
This is the first time I have heard this young interviewer ask questions in detail about basic training and average everyday life before the war.Good video though .
It was well into the interview that I learned he was an educator, all along I kept thinking he’s incredibly articulate just to be ‘well read’. Very sharp man, a hero and we all owe him and his generation a great debt of gratitude. When he said “I’m a democrat, I thought it certainly proves that nobody is perfect.
I had four uncles in ww2, one a survivor of Okinawa. He didn’t talk much about it, but two things I do recall; he said the Japanese were excellent soldiers. And he told me they took no prisoners. He said while we were on the ship going to Okinawa, the Army handed out little Geneva Convention booklets. Then, they were told… take no prisoners, we (the Army) have no facilities or personnel to care for prisoners, therefore, take none.
My uncle said they couldn’t tell us outright to kill them all, so they told us to take no prisoners…and they didn’t.