How My .38 Revolver Saved My Life on Iwo Jima

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[americanveteranscenter]

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[jimmorrison]

Can you imagine how this guy’s dad must’ve felt knowing he was able to give his son something that probably saved his life?

[SomeGuyInVA]

Must’ve been awkward conversation when the buddy who was supposed to be guarding him came back.

[donlavender]

My USMC Brother carried a Colt .38 revolver snub nose in Vietnam. He was told by an officer to turn over the revolver to him. My brother said, “You’ll have to kill me to get it.”
My brother kept his revolver. I lost him to Agent Orange poisoning on
30 November 2016. He was only 69. He looked like he was in his late 80’s.
I terribly miss him.

[rad]

From a Vietnam War veteran to a WW II veteran, thank you for your service.

[eamonfitzmartin]

This is very interesting. I've read about guys in the war being sent short .38 revolvers not only from family members and friends, but from the police departments of their hometown. Heard about a man in the 83rd Infantry in Germany who had been sent an S&W Model 10 from the US because his town's PD had extra. I would never have thought them to be very useful, but evidently, I was wrong. I appreciate this man for sharing his story and making me learn something new.

Edited for spelling

[daryljay]

This old boy is ten times the Man any of us will ever be! The Greatest Generation! God Bless You, Sir!!

[sallyadams]

Two very good friends to have, Smith & Wesson.

[allenseeallendo]

I love this guy. He’s not telling stories he’s talking facts.

[shoofly]

I imagine you had a conversation with your foxhole 'buddy' later.

[Steven-po]

You’re alive today thanks to your father. Great story Sir.

[bigal]

How awesome a father sending his son a pistol who was off fighting the war! Surprised he was able to receive it my grandma sent her brothers 2 AM radios but never received them.

[tgh]

These are the kind of men that made America great

[mohdrafimohdamin]

This is the do-or-die generation. Nothing but respect...

[samueljohnson]

If you survived iwo jima. You are a fortunate man😢😢

[davidbuldini]

Made in America! This great Veteran and a .38 Smith and Wesson Revolver!! Praise the Lord for both of them!!

[joeflippo]

Smith & Wesson were stand up guys, can't say that about your "Buddy"!!

[PamSeals]

Thank you for your service. Brave soldier.

[howarddavidiii]

Thank you for your service, Sir.
Thank you for your story.

[Roman_Kowalsky]

It wasn't gun. It was Your father keeping you safe. Only fathers and mothers who gave sons in battle understands.
Respect from non American here .