World War 2 vet Ted Owens talks to Commando hopefuls

Mark Llewhellin (former 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery) takes former Royal Marine and Day Day Vet Ted Owens on Commando tours around the country.

Here Ted is given a tour of the accommodation and talks to recruits at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone about the coveted Green Beret.

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[HappiKarafuru]

70 years ago, he was just as young like those fellow Commandos only he experienced hell on earth back in those day.

[wsatnutter]

I have my freedom thanks to men like him

[basher]

My wifes dad survived North Africa, Italy, the D Day landings and got a gallantry award from Monty. He finished the war as a Sgt Major, needless to say I took very good care of his daughter.

[exmoorfarmer]

I scrubbed and buffed that bloody red tiled floor so many

[Russianbro]

Respect to brave heroes🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇷🇺🇬🇧 and more

[rospalmer]

As they say, Old soldiers never die they simply fade away, I hope he's got a lot more time before he fades.

[neilswan]

What a treat for these sharp lookin' recruits.

God bless this man, his generation and those recruits while they embark on their journey to becoming fine warriors.

Love from a former US Marine.
🇺🇲⚔🤜🤛⚔🇬🇧

[chrishill]

This bought tears to my eyes 🇬🇧 well done sir, and The lads ❤️

[johnturnbull]

Nothing like an old warrior looking at ya. God bless him.

[shotbycooper]

I had the pleasure of meeting Ted last year.
It was an honour and privilege to talk with him and to shake his hand.

[sixbells]

What an amazing video, when I was in the army I was privileged enough to meet a few D-Day veterans, including a Victoria Cross winner, an experience I will remember for the rest of my life. These men are the salt of the earth so humble yet we forget we owe them everything!

[bigmartin]

Love and respect from me, an Irish soldier ☘️

[thetalkingpoint]

I’m 16 and waiting for an interview in the marines and this just makes me extremely proud to do so

[adamnelson]

Had the pleasure of meeting this bloke myself when in training when on straight point, what a magnificent bloke he was good to see he still comes to see recruits

[union]

Thank you Sir, great advice.
Thank you young men for what you are doing for us.

[josephking]

WOW, just WOW. I just wish all the recruits had together come to attention to honour that gentleman. I hope they remember that hero during their training when it get a bit tough and draw inspiration from him.
I know it's been 5 years ago and many of this intake have likely been to hot climates but I heard a saying that stuck with me and is one of my favourites. It is especially applicable to the Royal Marine Commando. *A champion gets up when he can't.*

[WyoCoyote]

He really inspired them, what a funny and kind guy

[maverick]

What a great war veteran he is, I could listen too he's stories all day.

[Hal-zffv]

What a fantastic man. A true old soldier with. a wealth of stores to tell. His green beret was his most proud possession. 60/70 years after getting it and it's still his most precious! That says it all. Those young lads would have been inspired by this. I know I was ! Beet of the best, second to none.

[tombchaser]

he kinda reminds me of my great uncle when he was still alive, he fought against the Germans in the Dutch resistance. he would never really talk about it tough, due the things he saw/did back then. but he always kept the same kind of humor expression as i see on Ted Owens. its a shame his last years were so terrible for him due alzheimer