INTENSE Combat Story From The Vietnam War

Bob Martin enlisted in the Army in 1963, did four tours in Vietnam, earned a Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star with “V”; survived combat operations with the 1st Cavalry Division in 1965, a stint walking point with a recon platoon in the 101st Airborne Division, a tour advising with Special Forces, and another carrying out search-and-destroy missions with the 173rd Airborne. After the war, he stayed in the Army and retired in 1983.

[BearyHere]

To think that this entire thing likely happened in 15 seconds

[HamburgerMolester]

I like how he tells the story. Felt the urgency in everything going on.

[brittlemons]

My grandfather was incredibly closed off about his time in Vietnam, until a wife of one of the men he served with got a list of names together. She planned an annual reunion for the men to get together. Eventually each family would host it and we traveled the country going every summer. The stories I heard will stay with me for a lifetime. Thank you to all those who served ❤🤍💙

[Buzz-rhdz]

Just in case no one has told you lately, we love you Nam vets.
0369. 1997-2012

[xxxxxx-tqmw]

His full story on that channel was well worth the time.

[keithrickson]

Man this guy is reliving some shit real time. From one Soldier to another, thank you for everything you did.

[jont]

The chuckling at the end and his attitude is such a change of pace to so many stories we hear. He's still got his humor even in such a moment in life

[davidkiser]

As a Vietnam Vet 68/69 2 Purple Hearts 💜💜 combat 0311 Rifleman H/co- 2/5 1st MarDiv later Hq-co ScoutSniper Plt 5th Marines 1st MarDiv I really love these little clips listening to my fellow Vietnam Vets 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[samwakeel]

I absolutely love how he can have humor about it. Id love to listen to all of his stories.

[devinthompson]

Crazy to see Vietnam vets talk so freely. My grandfather would never

[ckabe]

Welcome home to all of the Vietnam Veterans! From this desert storm era veteran, thank you for your service and sacrifice and telling us your stories i truly 🫡 you all

[lend]

My uncle served with the French in Dien Bien Phu. Spent time as a POW as a result. He talked about it openly. I think it was part of his healing process to get the war out of his head.

[EdwardBala-vv]

Four tours of duty? Man, you are the man. I have great respect for you sir youv'e more than earned it. God bless you for everything sir..

[melissatuel]

Thank you all. My husband is a Vietnam vet and it's a day to day struggle.

[ElChris]

I've watched and listened to this man's story many times since it was posted. His ability to convey his time in war with humor, sadness, fear, and excitement is simply amazing.

[pompis]

That impression of incoming rounds is the best impression ive ever heard. Holy cow, hats off to all the men who have put their life on the line.

[kofegrl]

You know I think it’s good these men can share their Vietnam stories, my brother was in Vietnam he never ever talks about it💔

[thisissostupidqsdfva]

Celebrating the living veterans feels like all we can do. But the dead feel no pride, honor, victory. The dead do not even get to feel sadness, defeat. Nothing. Pay respect to those who died

[SourceOfMadnessMusic..]

His full story is intense. Should have a mini series that is based on him and his experiences during his service in the Vietnam war...

[bagnatofurniture]

what an amazing man...he's long interview is unreal..one of the best plus 4 full tours!!! Such a good story teller too. I love the last comment here from the old Laurel and Stan Hardy comedy team about being in a fine mess.