This guy is in great shape for a ww2 vet! His head is so clear and he looks young as hell. If I didn't know any better I would've thought he was a vietnam vet

@MuttTheHoople

4 жыл бұрын

The man is 86 in this interview.

@xlibshua

4 жыл бұрын

@@MuttTheHoople was he sadly passed away if I'm correct

@michaelquinn8064

3 жыл бұрын

@@xlibshua yes he passed in 2014, a legend

@DrChim_Richels

3 жыл бұрын

@@MuttTheHoople that’s amazing...I initially figured this was filmed in the 1980s since he looks about 60

@Autobotmatt428

2 жыл бұрын

@@MuttTheHoople still looked good

Mr Tatum always looked about 30 years younger than he was. What a man he was. I think what kept him so young in spirit is the exhilaration he chased for so many years. A legendary Marine, a legendary racer, a legendary man. From bow to stern he was a truly remarkable man. Warms my heart to have come across this video today.

Ive always admired this guy...he chuckles when you know he wants to cry...RIP

Anyone who could survive an inferno like Iwo Jima is beyond our simple understanding. I think we all have a duty never to forget what they did and what they suffered.

@yamabushi170

6 жыл бұрын

George Oberlander every school student should be taught about these battles and the sacrifices made for our peace and freedom

@OldStreetDoc

Жыл бұрын

Most likely this statement will always seem to come off as hyperbole, or making them out to be ‘supermen’ of one type or another. The men themselves without fail would deny it or redirect it to someone else - But generally (and also sometimes specifically) speaking, it also is the unavoidable & absolute truth. The ‘Greatest Generation’ very much earned that nickname. Because looking at WW II & what actually WAS at stake as a whole, Mr Tatum & his comrades from each & all of our armed services quite literally saved the world. As time passes we need to make a point of ensuring that our younger generations are never allowed to not know what these men did. Their actions in battle both individually & also with each other. What they sacrificed and too often lost as a result. Sounding as if it’s ‘hyperbole’ after all is only possible due to the immense task they each had in front of them. Men such as Mr Tatum, Gunny Basilone, and the countless others that were just like them… well, they deserve much more than a paragraph in a textbook or a bank holiday or a parade. They deserve every honor we could bestow them with. And so incredibly sadly, with every day that passes we lose the opportunity to let them hear/see/know just how much we appreciate them.

Still affected by the memories of that awful time and place. God bless you and thanks for your service .

@vivians9392

4 жыл бұрын

For life!

Semper Fi Chuck Tatum, wish I could have met you. Also among the Iwo Marines was a BAR Man named Burt Taylor my sweetheart's Dad. I was fortunate to know him for a few years. Also a humble Marine, you wouldn't a thought he'd been a Marine BAR man but of course he was. Evelyn his daughter, and I were their when he was given full military honors at the Phoenix National Cemetery, Semper Fi Burt, Chuck, John, and All the Marines! Also Semper Fi to My Dad John Hall.

I had the honor of meeting Mr Tatum; he is a true American hero, very humble and very brave....

Rest in peace, sir.

Your nervous laughter says it all. You're remembering hell and damn happy that you lived through it but at the same time it seems like you're about to cry. Thank you, Mr. Tatum and all the vets who had to do what no one should have to do but they did it anyway for their buddies and for us. (though at the the time they were only trying to stay alive)

RIP. Man aged like wine, he looks 70 here

@romani008

5 жыл бұрын

Jun 22, 2014 - Charles William Tatum Obituary - Charles W. “Chuck” Tatum, of Stockton, CA, died on Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 at Dameron Hospital.

@Gitarzan66

3 жыл бұрын

Hell I'm 54 and he looked way better than me! lol. R.I.P. Chuck.

@Henry.58

3 жыл бұрын

@@romani008 His C.O. Upstairs finally gave him permission to Die. Semper Fi Marine !

@COACHWARBLE

3 жыл бұрын

@@Gitarzan66 I’m pretty sure this was an older interview that was posted years later. He looks too young right?

@Gitarzan66

3 жыл бұрын

@@COACHWARBLE Everything I've seen with him he just looks young. I guess he took care of himself.

basilone was a badass

@pfdrtom

6 жыл бұрын

They all were, antra, all of them.

@goutvols103

4 жыл бұрын

pfdrtom yes sir, very true. However, if you may be aware, John Basilone was awarded the MOH at Guadalcanal but insisted on returning to his boys at Iwo Jima.

@Henry.58

3 жыл бұрын

@@pfdrtom And look at today's 17 to 20 something youth....Embarrassing !

This exact situation with Basilone and Tatum on Iwo Jima was portrayed in the HBO series The Pacific.

@jeremycox2983

2 жыл бұрын

They did an excellent job at portraying it

God Bless Chuck Tatum and his family. A true American hero.

This is one of the most detailed iwo jima accounts i have seen. semper fidelis!

Red Blood,Black sand is a great book reading it right now

I knew him. I had no idea he did any of this. He never talked about it. My stepsister was best friends with his daughter Rhonda. He was a great guy and was very creative.

I'm currently reading Chuck's book. His writing is so personal. I will watch the interview after I finish.

I read his book. All respect to you and your fellow marines

it's the first time i have heard from anybody who was with basilone and how he actually died. all of these guys deserve the medal of honor. i once worked for a man who was on iwo jima. his brother died there. he was an alcoholic. no wonder. glad to hear from someone who was there and can tell it like it really was.

What an awesome guy this guy is! Many thanks for everything.. You were an awesome human being. I absolutely salute you!

What an amazing story, the courage of those young men is unbelievable. Because of them we are free.im glad most of them are not around to see what's happening to this country.

Rest In Peace. Job well done. That’s a hell of a citation.

I highly recommend his book. He was quite a character...and a real Marine. Thank God for men like Chuck Tatum.

Real man, thank you And all like you

These first hand accounts of what happened are incredible an survivor of the first wave is even better

We are thankful for the heroic action of this man and so many others who gave their lives for our freedom. Men like this are what inspired me to serve 6 Years also, along with my father who served in Korea in Army 7th division.

@billyruprecht9581

3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather was in the 7th division and was in Korea.

I'm currently reading his book rite now, great book

First time I saw him I legit thought he was 60

THANK YOU FOR SERVICE SIR. SEMPER FI!!!

I didnt know he had died, I didn't realize he was the Famous Chuck Tatum Car Builder from L.A. . You feel so grateful that they had a great life after the War but I read his Obituary and it says that three of his five Kids died or were Killed, ? His Boy and two Daughters. but has ten Grandchildren and eight Great grandchildren.

Incredible courage and humility. To survive that he'll and then thrive in life the way he did. Basilone came close to making it back to his men. Legend

Truly legendary.

What a MAN!!

What amazing acts of selflessness. Never forget what these heroes sacrificed!!!

Wow, incredible story!

I appreciate that these interviews took place to hear how it actually transpired and feel fortunate that I did not have to go through such Hell.

@kerryjones1257

3 жыл бұрын

Might want to remind that to the democrats. Seems they are looking for war and have no clue the sacrifice and horror war causes...

God Bless your soul and all who serve as you did. RIP

Gunny Basilone.....incredible

A Hell of a man

Can't dislike this

Thank God for men like him !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Truly the most amazing generation!

What a true Hero God bless you sir and thank you from the bottom of my heart

Hell of a story. Hell of a man. His voice and mannerisms remind me of Dennis Hopper a little.

I happened to see this video on February 9th, 2023. Long live the memory of the veterans of the Pacific theater.

Every American must know the stories of these heroes.

Horror of any kind is hard to describe!!! Thanks so much for being a soldier!!! Veterans Day salute to the fallen. Poem titled "Are you still there." Are you still there waiting - soldier? Is the sound of wind comforting to you. Is the mountains peaceful for resting? An orchestra is coming there soon, To help pass some of your time. The music of a deep love can help Wait for the orchestra. An orchestra is coming.

@wessteele1058

3 жыл бұрын

Never call a Marine a soldier ,he worked very hard to claim the tittle of United States Marine,it's in the Marines hymn just saying not calling you out on it or anything like that

RIP hero

God bless him and all that sacrificed every ting for us.

He looks to be in really good shape to have been on Iwo,god bless him for his valor and sacrafice

Chuck always looked a lot younger than what he was

semper fi

Respect respect brave men 👍👍

I thank God for the men of the Greatest Generation. May they R.I.P.

Semper Fi. Uncommon valor was a common virtue.

Just checked my dad's old 5th Marine Division Book. It shows PFC. Charles(Chuck) Tatum 27th Marine Regiment awarded Bronze Star. My father fought the whole battle as well - he was with 5th Marine Div, 26th Marine Regiment. GySgt Basilone posthumously awarded Navy Cross. Word was some thought he should have been awarded a second MOH but due to the fact that he was of Italian heritage and we had been at war with Italy it was not to be.

Where is the rest of the video ?

The Japanese had the whole island preregistered for their mortar rounds. No place was safe.

At about 1:03, Mr. Tatum mentions his friend's name: Was that name "Wendel" or "Mendel" ? My last name is Wendel. My Uncle Ernest Wendel passed from injuries sustained after being MIA for 70 days on Guadalcanal. I wonder if it's a cousin. BTW, Hand Salute, MARINE!

Guy looks about 55

It is of the highest priority to play these vet memory videos to our kids and grandchildren and so on. Many people killing many people because few d***s in power say so - should never ever happen again on this planet between our kind!

The “demo man” he speaks of is on another KZread video🤯 wow mind blown. It’s a small world

@Dee-nonamnamrson8718

4 жыл бұрын

What's the name of the video?

@johnclarencemercado4218

2 жыл бұрын

video name?

I wish that he would have said about how long he was on Iwo Jima. I can only hope that I will look that good at his age. Hell, I can only live to that age !!!!

And today's kneelers think they have a cause. I'm embarrassed for them. Semper Fi!

@bulletbob

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Carpenteri And we have a draft dodger as president. Go figure.

@arizona_iced_out_boy

4 жыл бұрын

They kneel to honor the troops, numb nuts.

👍👍👍

The heavy breathing tells it all in my opinion. Hes getting so worked up remembering it all

Damn if he’s 80 something then damn

“The #1 hero in the marine core is dead by 10:30 in the morning” so sad RIP

My father saw Basalon killed by mortar he was in Basalons outfit. 27th marines

Dude looks late 50s early 60s damn

This guy does not look old at all.

@vivians9392

4 жыл бұрын

He was about early to mid 80s in this interview! Great genes!

Was he born in 1950s?

@billyruprecht9581

3 жыл бұрын

1926, at the time of the battle Tatum was 18 years old.

@billyruprecht9581

3 жыл бұрын

Bobby Allen back then if you were 18 or 19 years old in combat you are a baby. You’re an old man once you turn 21.

I think of these men, 85%are under 21, most just 19 years of age, fighting, leading others, flying fighters and bombers. I look at what's running around America today and wonder what would happen if we had to fight for our very lives today. Would there be enough MEN to step up and save our country?

This man looks better than some 50 year olds I know...

Chuck looks like he's only old enough to be a Vietnam vet.

this guy is a WWII vet? Jesus, he looks like a 55-60 year old man!

Corey Feldman's father. Is that you???

His memory is off because Basilone was killed by a sniper not a mortar round.

The dislikes must be from hipsters

This guy talking gives me anxiety

Holy crap! He barely looks and talks 60 years old!

Now confused Americans look at Trump as a hero. God help us.

@tokenjoy

3 жыл бұрын

yea, unlike China Joe who is is selling us out to the Chinese Communist Party.

@MrMAC8964

3 жыл бұрын

@@tokenjoy he`s not even in power yet bonehead , and besides he`s gonna be real busy fixing pres tv-guys charades. good luck watching reruns of the apprentice lmao.

@tokenjoy

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMAC8964 Good luck kissing Xi JingPing's a$$ because China Joe and his crackhead son sold you out for Beijing's cash. Enjoy.

These guys were so hardcore. This damn generation Z has no idea of the history of these guys and what they did