Bullard escaped to Europe via Scotland of all places at the age of sixteen. His life prior to WWl is a story of brains and tenacity in and of itself. He was among other things a longshoreman, a champion boxer, a very successful nightclub owner and spy for the French resistance. One of the most unrecognized heroes ever born on American soil.
An elevator operator with stories to tell. You never know. Just a bit back, at the Air Force Academy , a couple of cadets realized that one of the janitors was a Medal of Honor winner.
Yeah, unless he wanted to be a janitor to be as close as possible to the military, he shouldn't be reduced to that. In a land fit for heroes, America always leaves them behind.
Similar situation happened with the harlem hell fighters. Fought the war, came home to the US and were treated like sh*t. But some stayed in France where they were respected and many were jazz musicians who spread jazz in Europe
It also happened to the Tuskegee Airmen. Their airmanship was proven inc combat, but when they came home at war's end, they couldn't get jobs with commercial airlines. It would be 20 years before a Tuskegee Airman was hired as a pilot by a U airline -- and only after he filed suit in the Supreme Court.
Bullard joined the French Foreign Legion in 1914 as a soldier in the 3rd _Regiment de Marche_ . He was later transferred to the 170th _Regiment de Ligne_ . He received the _Medalle Militaire_ and the _Croix de Guerre 1914_ . In 1916 he was wounded and marked unfit for combat duty. He decided to sign up to become a pilot. His main impetus was a bet with a sizeable $2000 pot he'd made with his friends that he'd become the first Black aviator. In 1917 he received his pilot's wings and was assigned to Escadrille 93 ("the Swallows"; all squadrons were named after birds), a French Air Force squadron. He shot down two aircraft but they were only marked as probable because they were downed over German lines. Corporal Bullard was court-martialed from the 93rd in November of 1917 because a French Colonial Infantry officer picked a fight with him in a bar for drinking with a White Frenchwoman (who might have been a prostitute). The officer didn't care that an enlisted man in dress uniform was drinking with a prostitute (that was actually considered normal). He was angry that a Black man was with a White woman. Bullard was returned to the 170th Regiment and, due to his previous wounds, served in its service battalion until he was discharged in 1919. He stayed in France and served in the French Resistance during WW2.
Consider that he also helped in a benefit for the civil rights of black folk in the US and was beaten by cops. Yeah. He was recognized but not for the man he was.
When was the last time you made an effort to see if that janitor or grocery stocker has a story to tell? Don't act like you are separate. You are a part of the same group
@@DavidBenner-cy4zl If he was American-born, but lived with, loved with, and fought and bled with the French, people who cherished him as one of their own and chose to honor him, how can you define Americans as "his people?"
America was so racist back then that Hitler learned a few things from US. I know the current trend among Americans is to pretend we've all been peace and love and equality since 1776 but that isn't the case at all
I think it often happens that a hero from a prior conflict, when returning to civilian life, ends-up doing some occupation or function that is highly disregarded by most people.
A Marine buddy of mine ended up (for a while) as a security guard whose prime responsibility was to keep outside people from filling up the dumpsters on the mall property. Sometimes, you just gotta laugh at life.
Because when you go to wat it breaks your momentum while your peers are back home going to college making connections and starting careers soldiers are being fed into the fires of combat. Then if you get back you have to get to work and end up taking whatever you can get
I only hope he was happy and at peace, he seemed a man who forged his own path. He could’ve done anything he put his heart to as shown on the video and who knows, maybe operating an elevator is what he wanted or maybe it was the only thing society deemed him fit to do. It’s disgusting when people of virtue and strength are denied because of some arbitrary thing like race
In Bullard’s case, his war injury limited his options. Too, his war accomplishments were simply unknown- he never seemed to brag about them. But by all accounts he loved the elevator job, and was renowned for his jovial disposition.
Silent? The story is better documented than the entire rest of the serving regiments involved, and he was given the opportunity to tell his story on the 'Today' show in 1959 (Dec 22)
History that deserves to be remembered. US forces in WW1 and again in WW2, were surprised how intergrated British and French society was, though the armed forces were ahead of wider society. Thank you.
Shameful how tthe US treated him at the time after the war. When he tried to pass on his knowledge of tactics and methods to fight the Germans to the Army Air Corps, he was totally ignored and shunned aside, despite having the highest experience among them.
God bless Eugene Bullard! He deserves credit for all that he did in WW 1! It's sad that at that time, he could not be a member of the American Flying Corp as a second lieutenant! He was also an excellent boxer!
Glad he lived long enough for America to show him a small measure of the respect he deserved. Also, “Black Swallow of Death” is an absolutely awesome nickname!
Here in the US he is genuinely one of the most underappreciated stories out of either World War. Highly recommend checking out his full history, an absolute champ in every respect. Lions Led By Donkeys did a great episode on him, highlighting the huge difference in how beloved he became in France yet remained such an unknown by much of his native country.
The Harlem Hellfighters in France were also revered by their French counterparts and given medals. When they returned home they didnt even get to participate in the victory parade.
What an invincible spirit he had to have had! To be so valiant in battle, so intelligent, so determined and disciplined, shrinking down and adapting to operating an elevator, then to be recognized for his enormous achievements -- a breathtaking man.
This absolutely amazing history! Wow, so interesting that there were so many bigots and racist people knew of these heroes and still chose to take this knowledge to their grave! How many more, how many! I'll certainly Google this hero find out more anout his life. Thank you for bringing this history to us, keep it coming!
What explanation do you have for this? I am developing a theory. A hypothesis at this point.. : Its the original Cain and Abel hatred. Cain killed Abel. Or is it the other way around. I am Sikh..so the Christian belief is foreign to me. Tell me I have some basis for my hypothesis.. Prove me wrong.
@@narveenaryaputri9759 I think we are hard-wired for tribalism, any way. The problem is when bigotry is embedded in the culture, the way race-based prejudice has been here. Add to that all the other "othering" happening now, and you have the United States.
One is filled with pride and shame and left rather nonplussed by this story. We still fail to appreciate the real heroes in life. Thanks for reminding us.
It seems there's always a sizeable faction in our culture that embraces some ignorant belief. That may be the best argument against a direct, pure democracy. Sometimes most people are wrong. Sometimes very wrong.
_"It has been my observation that one of the prices of giving people freedom of choice, is that sometimes they make the wrong choice."_ -Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
A film of this gentleman's life would be an amazing but infuriating sight, infuriating for the constant bigotry he had to endure from his fellow countrymen. I learned of Mr. Bullard's exploits a few years ago and was astounded by his story. Amazing man.
He had disability from his wound, so his options were somewhat limited..But he did seem to enjoy the job and was known for being particularly good spirited.
Moreso, as a French resistance fighter, I believe that would mean he wouldn't be considered a legitimate combatant if he was captured by the enemy. Fighting in a war is brave enough, but fighting in a war without the protection of the laws of war is even braver.
@TheHistoryGuyChannel Well that's certainly a reason to return home... Although it's a grim snapshot of history that America could have offered the same.
Navajo code talkers shared a similar unfortunate fate after world war 2 as well. Since the code hadnt been broken and was still not only highly classified, but further utilized as well following the war. So they returned, and no one could know what they did, they couldnt be recognized, and the government also didnt uphold promises made before (unbelievable right?). Not until after the codes declass were they finally allowed to he honored
European people were mystified at the American attitude to their black troops. I am British,and one of the first people to win the Victoria Cross was a black American who had joined the Royal Navy. The West Indian Regiment fought in France along with Indian troops during ww1.
@@MrJohnnyDistortion The United States was one of the last countries in the world to outlaw slavery and you had to have a civil war to do it. You sound incredibly ignorant. I encourage you to read more. The British oulawed slavery in 1832 and it took the US until 1867 and a CENTURY more to give poc the right to vote until 1965. What a silly, arrogant sentiment you hold. 😂
I think a lot more Black people lived in America than in Europe even today there's only about 1 million Black's in Canada,2 million in the UK and far less during WW2..compared to America's 20 million or more..White people in America had legitimate fears,Remember they had faught the Indians to the bitter end they faught the Canadians and British to eek out a meager victory ,they watched Haiti fall to slave rebellion,this fear lead them to intern the Japansese. Europe simply didn't have the numbers of minorities to warrant those fears the lead to racist practices atleast not in their home country but look to South Africa to see what happens when they go somewhere and feel threatened
@bigjake2061 oh no way I'd know. He's crazy. There are too many blatant racist cases where sticking your head in the sand only makes it worse. I wouldn't go around hassling people on minor things, or learn helplessness, so he is partly right, especially with those who make it their career to feel oppressed.
He made a good military-career choice in joining the French Foreign Legion, a fighting unit known for their great skill and extreme training. Anyone capable can join the French Foreign Legion, (hence the name), but one will only make it if they are prepared for the harsh training and strict discipline in store. The French Foreign Legion, or FFL, was and still is known as a sort of 'special-forces' unit started in 1831 and still prevalent to this day. People from all over the world have joined the FFL, looking for a major change in life and even criminals, who had few other options in life, have chosen to become members of the proud Legionaires and change their lives. The FFL has existed for nearly '200' years, (1831)!! It's great to hear about his successes as he was obviously a very determined and strong man.
It's great that he lived long enough to be recognized and honoured by the French as a Knight of the Legion of Honour. As for his home country, I guess appearing on the Today Show is something too.
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Bullard escaped to Europe via Scotland of all places at the age of sixteen. His life prior to WWl is a story of brains and tenacity in and of itself. He was among other things a longshoreman, a champion boxer, a very successful nightclub owner and spy for the French resistance. One of the most unrecognized heroes ever born on American soil.
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"escaped through Scotland"
lad. that's easier said than done. many Scottish have tried to escape Scotland and failed 🤣🏴
Thank goodness he left America and was able to accomplish all he did.
Truly, an unrecognized hero 👏
Didn't need them then, don't need them now. Even the best aren't worth the rest.
An elevator operator with stories to tell.
You never know.
Just a bit back, at the Air Force Academy , a couple of cadets realized that one of the janitors was a Medal of Honor winner.
"An elevator operator with stories to tell?" Was that intentional?
That air force story is both cool and sad that a medal of honor veteran has to be a janitor
Yeah, unless he wanted to be a janitor to be as close as possible to the military, he shouldn't be reduced to that. In a land fit for heroes, America always leaves them behind.
“Recipient of the Medal of Honor”
@@Mirokuofnite"Here's your coupon for Denny's, shut up."
Similar situation happened with the harlem hell fighters. Fought the war, came home to the US and were treated like sh*t. But some stayed in France where they were respected and many were jazz musicians who spread jazz in Europe
I never really understood why they even bothered to come back to the US. I would have stayed up in Europe.
It also happened to the Tuskegee Airmen. Their airmanship was proven inc combat, but when they came home at war's end, they couldn't get jobs with commercial airlines. It would be 20 years before a Tuskegee Airman was hired as a pilot by a U airline -- and only after he filed suit in the Supreme Court.
Bullard joined the French Foreign Legion in 1914 as a soldier in the 3rd _Regiment de Marche_ . He was later transferred to the 170th _Regiment de Ligne_ . He received the _Medalle Militaire_ and the _Croix de Guerre 1914_ . In 1916 he was wounded and marked unfit for combat duty.
He decided to sign up to become a pilot. His main impetus was a bet with a sizeable $2000 pot he'd made with his friends that he'd become the first Black aviator.
In 1917 he received his pilot's wings and was assigned to Escadrille 93 ("the Swallows"; all squadrons were named after birds), a French Air Force squadron. He shot down two aircraft but they were only marked as probable because they were downed over German lines.
Corporal Bullard was court-martialed from the 93rd in November of 1917 because a French Colonial Infantry officer picked a fight with him in a bar for drinking with a White Frenchwoman (who might have been a prostitute). The officer didn't care that an enlisted man in dress uniform was drinking with a prostitute (that was actually considered normal). He was angry that a Black man was with a White woman.
Bullard was returned to the 170th Regiment and, due to his previous wounds, served in its service battalion until he was discharged in 1919. He stayed in France and served in the French Resistance during WW2.
Ft Johnson in Louisiana is named for one of the Harlem Hellfighters.
@@shawnr771 It was renamed in his honor two years ago, replacing the name of a Confederate general from the Civil War.
There is something about unacknowledged hero's that makes me feel so sad. An amazing story and an amazing man.
Consider that he also helped in a benefit for the civil rights of black folk in the US and was beaten by cops. Yeah. He was recognized but not for the man he was.
Look up Thomas Dumas (French general)
When was the last time you made an effort to see if that janitor or grocery stocker has a story to tell? Don't act like you are separate. You are a part of the same group
Worse than stolen valor is unrecognized valor.
The French gave him recognition.
@TheHistoryGuyChannel not his people. Americans.
what about Forced valor huh
@twisted_tales_fishing9348 Define?
@@DavidBenner-cy4zl If he was American-born, but lived with, loved with, and fought and bled with the French, people who cherished him as one of their own and chose to honor him, how can you define Americans as "his people?"
That is both incredible and disgusting. And incredible man and him being refused is despicable
America was so racist back then that Hitler learned a few things from US. I know the current trend among Americans is to pretend we've all been peace and love and equality since 1776 but that isn't the case at all
The Air Force, at least, has admitted their mistake, and posthumously awarded him a commission in 1997.
And now, Hegseth wants to take America back to those dark times by doing the same thing with LGBT force members.
@@lucasbiagginidon’t think he’ll stop there…
Given the flawed nature of Man, we Americans have improved from that disgraceful position, at least.
This is s HERO! Thank you sir. RIP 🙏
I think it often happens that a hero from a prior conflict, when returning to civilian life, ends-up doing some occupation or function that is highly disregarded by most people.
A Marine buddy of mine ended up (for a while) as a security guard whose prime responsibility was to keep outside people from filling up the dumpsters on the mall property.
Sometimes, you just gotta laugh at life.
Because when you go to wat it breaks your momentum while your peers are back home going to college making connections and starting careers soldiers are being fed into the fires of combat. Then if you get back you have to get to work and end up taking whatever you can get
I only hope he was happy and at peace, he seemed a man who forged his own path. He could’ve done anything he put his heart to as shown on the video and who knows, maybe operating an elevator is what he wanted or maybe it was the only thing society deemed him fit to do. It’s disgusting when people of virtue and strength are denied because of some arbitrary thing like race
In Bullard’s case, his war injury limited his options. Too, his war accomplishments were simply unknown- he never seemed to brag about them. But by all accounts he loved the elevator job, and was renowned for his jovial disposition.
There should be a movie about this AMAZING man!! This Short does not do him justice. Do yourself a favor and google him.
There is purportedly a project in motion.
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel Really? Where can it be found, if it can yet?
@@TheHistoryGuyChannel ... That would be amazing !!
Sadly if they made a movie, people would say its Hollywood Being Woke again.
@@EsteOeste-vw7ps They better not. This could make for a really good movie as long as someone decent directs it.
God bless him, and all the soldiers on the right side of history. Thank you.
Thank you sir...what a silent hero
Silent? The story is better documented than the entire rest of the serving regiments involved, and he was given the opportunity to tell his story on the 'Today' show in 1959 (Dec 22)
Eugene Ballard's contribution to society should be taught in US and French history classes. Respect.
Thank you for your service, and sacrifices. God Bless you for it.
This is important history
It’s just the thing some people don’t want rectified
History that deserves to be remembered. US forces in WW1 and again in WW2, were surprised how intergrated British and French society was, though the armed forces were ahead of wider society. Thank you.
He casts a long shadow and left deep footprints. Badass on any level.
Shameful how tthe US treated him at the time after the war.
When he tried to pass on his knowledge of tactics and methods to fight the Germans to the Army Air Corps, he was totally ignored and shunned aside, despite having the highest experience among them.
He would have received the same treatment from the Australians.
God bless Eugene Bullard! He deserves credit for all that he did in WW 1! It's sad that at that time, he could not be a member of the American Flying Corp as a second lieutenant! He was also an excellent boxer!
Glad he lived long enough for America to show him a small measure of the respect he deserved. Also, “Black Swallow of Death” is an absolutely awesome nickname!
How dare you imply that the "greatest generation" didn't give him the respect he deserved due to bigotry and racism! Shame on you.
@@GavriloPewPewBut that's literally what happened, dude calm down
@@GavriloPewPewyou mean the same "greatest generation" who were doing the Nazi salute to the american flag?
@GavriloPewPareew are you serious???
Here in the US he is genuinely one of the most underappreciated stories out of either World War. Highly recommend checking out his full history, an absolute champ in every respect. Lions Led By Donkeys did a great episode on him, highlighting the huge difference in how beloved he became in France yet remained such an unknown by much of his native country.
Another story that should be taught in schools here in the US.
The christofacist are busy eliminating anything that they did bad or minorities did good😡.
His spirit was carried on in the Tuskegee Airmen. And in the end the spirit of such men won a greater victory than in any of the battles they fought.
💯!
Beautiful sentiment, thank you for your reminder that we live in this world 🌎, not of it ✝️♥️
Thanks for telling this important story, had heard about him before,but this information is fascinating!
What a beautiful and humble hero❤
A brave man. Gave his body and soul for his beloved motherland. An incredible spirit.
What are you talking about? He voluntarily emigrated to France, joined the French Foreign Legion, and fought for France. France did not hate him.
@ I was guessing because he was Black back then he wasn’t all loved
@@federalisticnewyorkians4470perhaps in America he wasn't, but France awarded him the highest honours, i'd hardly call that hated
No France was not racist at all compared to america, don't worry, he was welcomed and I think it became his heart country
@ oh. That’s wonderful
The Harlem Hellfighters in France were also revered by their French counterparts and given medals. When they returned home they didnt even get to participate in the victory parade.
What an invincible spirit he had to have had! To be so valiant in battle, so intelligent, so determined and disciplined, shrinking down and adapting to operating an elevator, then to be recognized for his enormous achievements -- a breathtaking man.
This absolutely amazing history! Wow, so interesting that there were so many bigots and racist people knew of these heroes and still chose to take this knowledge to their grave! How many more, how many! I'll certainly Google this hero find out more anout his life. Thank you for bringing this history to us, keep it coming!
It is always wonderful to see this man honored.
A great encapsulation of race in the USA
What explanation do you have for this?
I am developing a theory. A hypothesis at this point.. : Its the original Cain and Abel hatred. Cain killed Abel. Or is it the other way around.
I am Sikh..so the Christian belief is foreign to me.
Tell me I have some basis for my hypothesis..
Prove me wrong.
I like your term .. i shall borrow it . Thank you
@narveenaryaputri9759 You're welcome!
@@narveenaryaputri9759 I think we are hard-wired for tribalism, any way. The problem is when bigotry is embedded in the culture, the way race-based prejudice has been here. Add to that all the other "othering" happening now, and you have the United States.
@narveenaryaputr read cress theory of color configuration
Exceptional soldier! Many heroes need very little recognition, . We're aware of who the real heroes are.
No you're not
He needs a movie!❤️
BRAVO SIR!!!😊✌️👍✊️
First learned about Eugene Bullard watching History Channel: America's Black Warriors: Two Wars to Win.
Thank you for your Service Sir.
Imagine having more war and flight experience than most Americans at that point and they still didn't want to enlist him is crazy.
This man is *THE* main character, we’re all just side characters in his story.
Awesome piece of history, love to hear about true heroes
Oh?!!! I loved this…
Thank you. I’d never heard about him.
I love your RUclips channel.
Awesome bit of history mate. Exactly the kind I enjoy hearing about. Thanks
He was also one of those attacked during the Peekskill riots. Two police officers and a state trooper were captured on film beating him.
Sadly true.
One is filled with pride and shame and left rather nonplussed by this story. We still fail to appreciate the real heroes in life. Thanks for reminding us.
You could do a TV series on Bullard. Amazing man.
Absolutely- it would be a great mini series or biopic.
It seems there's always a sizeable faction in our culture that embraces some ignorant belief. That may be the best argument against a direct, pure democracy. Sometimes most people are wrong. Sometimes very wrong.
_"It has been my observation that one of the prices of giving people freedom of choice, is that sometimes they make the wrong choice."_ -Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
wow! That's one of the most extraordinary stories I've ever heard!
What most people dont realize is that people like him dont do these things for anyone or any recognition. They do it for themself. Because they can.
Thank you for the research, and for the post.
I have been an appreciative subscriber for YEARS.
I wrote a paper on him in school and I loved learning about his life before the war. He was a badass pilot and man all around
How awesome! I gotta find that interview!
What an incredible life he lead, and I've never heard of him until today.
Thank you.
And His Tory comes back and bites you - Bravo Sir !
There is a very good book about him.
Thank you for your military 🪖 🙏 service in World War 1 and World War 2 . God bless you 🙏 ❤️.
A film of this gentleman's life would be an amazing but infuriating sight, infuriating for the constant bigotry he had to endure from his fellow countrymen. I learned of Mr. Bullard's exploits a few years ago and was astounded by his story. Amazing man.
Wesley Snipes should play him in a movie of his life. In his later years.
Imagine fighting in both wars , only to end up working an elevator
How we treat veterans , huh ?
He had disability from his wound, so his options were somewhat limited..But he did seem to enjoy the job and was known for being particularly good spirited.
Moreso, as a French resistance fighter, I believe that would mean he wouldn't be considered a legitimate combatant if he was captured by the enemy. Fighting in a war is brave enough, but fighting in a war without the protection of the laws of war is even braver.
@@fletcherenfield9474 yes, he was smuggled out of the country after his wound because the Germans would have killed him.
I hope his family is proud must have been a great guy
Dudes cut was CLEAN
Amazing. God bless him.
When is this gonna get a MOVIE?!
Oaf... I'm pretty fond of America, but I joined the military in 2006.
I can't say I would not have simply stayed in France had I joined in 1906.
He returned to the US because the Germans would have killed him had they found him.
@TheHistoryGuyChannel Well that's certainly a reason to return home...
Although it's a grim snapshot of history that America could have offered the same.
Wow! An amazing story.
Thank you for recognizing this Hero
Epic!
Truth is stranger than fiction
Black Swallow of Death what a badass name
It is! It seems ironic that he got the name from the infantry rather than the flying corps.
Fantastic! Wonderful man, who couldn't fly for us? 🤔😊
This needs a movie.
Courage, honor and humility. Is it possible to be humbled by a man so thouroughly? I'm feeling like Al Bundy.
A REAL MAN & WARRIOR. I SALUTEYOU SIR
That's a sweet hart felt recognition of a true hero.
Navajo code talkers shared a similar unfortunate fate after world war 2 as well. Since the code hadnt been broken and was still not only highly classified, but further utilized as well following the war. So they returned, and no one could know what they did, they couldnt be recognized, and the government also didnt uphold promises made before (unbelievable right?). Not until after the codes declass were they finally allowed to he honored
How we let what we see on the surface blind us to the truth… May he rest in peace with his fellow warriors
European people were mystified at the American attitude to their black troops. I am British,and one of the first people to win the Victoria Cross was a black American who had joined the Royal Navy. The West Indian Regiment fought in France along with Indian troops during ww1.
Many were, im sure. I also think a lot of Europeans also sort of deny how racist their countries were in the same era.
We were mystified of European slavery.
@@MrJohnnyDistortion The United States was one of the last countries in the world to outlaw slavery and you had to have a civil war to do it.
You sound incredibly ignorant. I encourage you to read more. The British oulawed slavery in 1832 and it took the US until 1867 and a CENTURY more to give poc the right to vote until 1965.
What a silly, arrogant sentiment you hold. 😂
I think a lot more Black people lived in America than in Europe even today there's only about 1 million Black's in Canada,2 million in the UK and far less during WW2..compared to America's 20 million or more..White people in America had legitimate fears,Remember they had faught the Indians to the bitter end they faught the Canadians and British to eek out a meager victory ,they watched Haiti fall to slave rebellion,this fear lead them to intern the Japansese. Europe simply didn't have the numbers of minorities to warrant those fears the lead to racist practices atleast not in their home country but look to South Africa to see what happens when they go somewhere and feel threatened
@@YTT718 what are you on about?
Amazing hero and proud he was from my state. I just wish he had been treated better
What a story. I looked him up and he's the first Super Hero in my opinion.
One heck of a good man!
My grandfather is a Knight of the legion of honor for his service in and after WWII ❤
Nice black history lesson
It's not black history it's our history.
@bigjake2061 you playing one of these narcissistic games where it's the same thing?
Actually I was quoting Morgan Freeman.
@bigjake2061 oh no way I'd know. He's crazy. There are too many blatant racist cases where sticking your head in the sand only makes it worse. I wouldn't go around hassling people on minor things, or learn helplessness, so he is partly right, especially with those who make it their career to feel oppressed.
History is revealing and we need to learn from it.
Remember my great uncle telling a story about Eugene Bullard the Brother was no joke lived an interesting life
MAN OF HONOR
I heard he had a lot of ups and downs working that elevator....
My favorite comment!
@michaelroach4219 Some jokes never get old😆
The epitome of humble work
I need to find that interview!!!
He made a good military-career choice in joining the French Foreign Legion, a fighting unit known for their great skill and extreme training. Anyone capable can join the French Foreign Legion, (hence the name), but one will only make it if they are prepared for the harsh training and strict discipline in store. The French Foreign Legion, or FFL, was and still is known as a sort of 'special-forces' unit started in 1831 and still prevalent to this day. People from all over the world have joined the FFL, looking for a major change in life and even criminals, who had few other options in life, have chosen to become members of the proud Legionaires and change their lives. The FFL has existed for nearly '200' years, (1831)!! It's great to hear about his successes as he was obviously a very determined and strong man.
If I remember rightly from some past reading, I think he managed an air-to-air kill or two while flying with the Lafayette.
He has been credited in biographies with one or two kills, but the French have been unable to confirm them.
Thank you for fighting for our freedom, sir!
just found out he is buried half a mile from where i write this.. must have passed a million times. crazy stuff
Id love to watch the interview.
❤❤❤ Thank you, sir😊❤❤❤
Listen to the Lions Led by Donkey's podcast about him. Dude lived a wildly cool life
great podcast
Another Giant, we are indeed fortunate to stand on his shoulders.
This is amazing.
It's great that he lived long enough to be recognized and honoured by the French as a Knight of the Legion of Honour. As for his home country, I guess appearing on the Today Show is something too.
See now that’s a cool story make a movie of that
I love this!
God Bless him and his loved ones 🙏✝️
God bless him 🙏