D-Day Paratrooper Describes Moment He First Killed A German Soldier In Trench Ambush | Remember WWII

This is an interview with WWII Veteran LTC Robert Chisholm of the 82nd Airborne Division. He joined the army at 17 and volunteered to be a paratrooper. He served in Operation Overlord aka D-Day and vividly describes the intense hedgerow fighting including an encounter with two germans on a motorcycle and sidecar. LTC Chisholm volunteered to take his friend's place on a dangerous patrol which resulted in him getting his first of three wounds. After Normandy and his recuperation from his wounds, he jumped in Holland during Operation Market Garden made famous by A Bridge Too Far. He participated in serious combat actions including one incident where he got face to face with the enemy. He also took on a German tank and won! After the liberation of Holland, his unit took part in the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded a German artillery bombardment after a shell hit a tree which made the shrapnel his LTC Chisholm in the face and legs. Please subscribe to watch more interview with the WWII Veterans of the Allied Countries.

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WWII D-Day Paratrooper Describes Hand to Hand Combat in Europe and Being Wounded Three Times | RWW2

[robertsistrunk]

We lost him on 01/06/2022. WW2, Korea and Vietnam veteran. Thank you for your service sir. You will be missed.

[ryand]

Am I the only one who watches this that gets depressed when looking at the state of our country now after knowing what these dudes went through?

[CarterWedge]

This man was shot in the shoulder and the back of the head and still returned fire on the enemy thats a fuckin savage

[jamiecalder]

Straight to the point. "It pisses me off that people disrespect our country". His words and I couldn't agree more. Thank you sir for your service 🇺🇸

[nashrunner]

This man served until 1971. I've heard lots of Vietnam vet stories about having NCOs and Officers with WWII experience, and I can only imagine the confidence their soldiers had knowing their superiors were survivors of some of the most intense WWII battles

[tigdepp]

It is our duty & responsibility to never forget these people & their stories.

[shanemcbride]

That's a man right there. That's an American. I'm extremely grateful for these men, their grit, and their sacrifices. Thank you for documenting and sharing his story.

[EpicAdventure]

This man seems like he is a solid person to have on your team. I'm sure he is appreciated and respected by the people that he served with. Thanks for telling your story Rob and for your service.

[Elperdonador]

im from kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I did my B.A in USA, Arizona state university, I would love to thank all veterans who served in WWII . and thank this channel that brought all those heroes to know how much they give to keep peace in world

[allanfranklin]

Thank you for doing your job. At 19 years old, what you did was past remarkable. The United States owes a debt of gratitude to you and the thousands like you who fought and won this war. Thank you again for all you did.

[fairandinformed]

My Dad was in the BEF. The Germans overwhelmed them and he returned to England on a small fishing boat. He described his second “combat” experience taking place later in the war outside a pub in Northampton when he bumped shoulders with a member of of the 82nd coming out of the pub. Words, then blows, were exchanged. The American and his two buddies were getting the better of Dad and his friend when the MPs showed up. They scattered but not before they agreed to meet again and finish it. They both actually turned up on the spot several days later and both came with reinforcements. The American suggested they not fight but drink beer instead. It was an act of unexpected generosity that made a lifelong impression on Dad. There were about 12 members of the 82nd and my dad had rounded up 5 British soldiers to help. It was clear how the fight would turn out and he accepted the offer. They drank and played darts. He remembered them all his life.

[ArmyVetndAbn]

Great video, what a hero. My late Uncle Bill landed at D-day in a tank destroyer unit in a halftracked TD which was hit and everyone in it either killed or wounded. Later he was crew commander in a M-10 tank destroyer and fought all the way through to the Bulge battle and the end of the war. Greatest generation. Thanks you for your service sir, AATW! A patriotic American indeed, 3 war veteran.

[Leslie]

19 years old when he went through all of this…heartbreaking 😢

[jasonfarmer]

This guy is tough as nails!! No complaining or poor me. Absolutely "The Greatest Generation" this is why. No Fear sitting in the plane this is my job and we just have to do it! This man is a hero.

[easynbreezy]

Thankyou so much for your service, my Uncle, Robert Monde jumped that day but was shot coming down and died, my Uncle Donald Monde, landed safely and later came home...all of these men, they were just young guys; are our heroes...they fought for what we have here. Unfortunately as a kid, I didn't realize what they did, and

[robertboney]

This man is an actual hero. That word should be used more sparingly--it applies to him.

[nousername]

Could not believe that this man survived all these wounds in ww2 and then went on to fight and survive two more campaigns after this. Truly a dying warrior breed. Thank you for your sacrifices

[oledahammer]

My Uncle was 82nd Airborne in D-Day. He also managed to survive that and the subsequent engagements including the Battle of the Bulge. How any of those men made it home is a miracle to be sure. God bless them all and my Uncle Bill.

[mattd]

This man is a warrior. Nothing but respect for him and others like him. Their courage saved the world.

[flanneldaddy]

My grandfather was a marine on Peleliu, he passed away a few years ago but had Alzheimer’s for most of my life so I never got to hear stories from him. I’ve searched all over trying to find pictures or something from his time in with no luck. These stories mean a lot to me and I appreciate every one of them. It gives me insight into the war that I never did get from him. Thank you, and thank you to all of these amazing people you’ve interviewed