The Horrific Things I Saw During The Battle of Okinawa

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[JackHoying]

When the video switches to the photo of the marines, that is my Dad on the left. Vernon Hoying, 6th Marine Division, 22nd Marines! He was wounded in the arm during the battle, but returned to his company 8 days later. His platoon only had 3 original man at the end of the 82 day battle (killed or evacuated). Dad lived to be 95 years old.

[thomascorrea]

Thank you Sir for your service . You are not forgotten

[nancypowers]

Incomprehensible for me. Thank you for your recount of this experience you had. ❤

[kenogara]

My godfather fought hand to hand combat on Okinawa and I thank God he came back alive because he was one of the most important people in my life

[allgood]

I can't imagine this.. thank you for your service sir👍

[dapper-ol]

Thank you for your service..God bless you and your family ⭐️

[jennifereicher]

Love, honor, respect and gratitude to you and all who served!

[kevinjang]

Sir, Watson Crumbie Jr., thank you for your service. God bless you sir.

[mikecain]

In 1981 while stationed on Kadena Air Base a road was being built past the building I worked in. A grave (We called them turtles) was in the way and had to be moved. When it was opened an American Soldier killed in the battle was found. Air Force casualty affairs treated the find as if the solder had died that day. A sister of the soldier was located and an Army Notification Team dispatched to take her the news that her MIA brother had been found. This soldier was within yards of US military personnel since WW2 and we didn't know. The Japanese grave was not maintained by a family because they had all died in the battle.

[johngrissom]

I want to Thank you so very much for your Courageous service Sir !!!!

[RayAtkins-wkzv]

Thank you for youer service sir and youer story sir God bless you sir

[mikemorris]

The greatest generation. My dad was one and he always refused to talk about the war. I learned about him and his unit when i found a couple of books about his unit he had stored away after his death. He was also part of the first tash force into Korea. He was wounded in both conflicts. I miss him so much.

[markheydt]

Me and my brother were with our father when he was station in Okinawa it was his last over seas before he brought us back to the U.S we heard a lot of now this was back in the late 80's early 99s thank you your service and sacrifice and my freedom!! And everything we have today!! Much love and respect!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU!:)

[GailHarris-pf]

My dad was in Guadalcanal. Savo Island. War is hell

[alonzowinston]

Thanks you for your service, and sacrifice!

[sbw]

Greatest Generation 🇺🇸 💪 Thank you sir

[Hustler]

Thank for your service sir.I remember my Dad was in Battle of Okinawa (Army, 7th infantry, 7th division.)He said those Japanese were tough bastards and they would fight to their deaths.

[KirkWatts]

Such a battle of the Pacific who could even imagine being there such brave men total respect for these gentleman

[Russellw.-rmzb]

The fight for Okinawa lasted 82 days, the Navy lost an average of a ship a day. The number of sailors being lost, at about 8000+, sounds more than correct!