MEDAL OF HONOR: Leading the LAST Bayonet Charge in Vietnam

MEDAL OF HONOR: Leading the LAST Bayonet Charge in Vietnam | James E. Livingston

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James E. Livingston was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in June 1962, following graduation from Auburn University. Early assignments included service as a Platoon Commander, Intelligence Officer, and as a Recruit Training Regiment Series Commander.
Promoted to Captain in June 1966, General Livingston served as the Commanding Officer of the Marine detachment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp, before joining the 3rd Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam in August 1967.
On May 2, 1968, while serving as Commanding Officer, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Livingston distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy forces during the Battle of Dai Do. His actions that day would lead to him being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon on May 14, 1970.
James E. Livingston would serve on active duty in his beloved Marine Corps for over 33 years before retiring as a Major General on September 1, 1995.
Interview recorded on November 5, 2022
Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 726

@scenepointjudge Рік тому

"To be a Marine, you have to Marine every day." What a quote from this absolute legend.

@treadhead Рік тому

DEVIL DOG LEATHERNECKS , IN COMBAT ----- MESS WITH 1 --- MESS WITH THEM ALL , BANDING TOGETHER FOR THE FINAL OUTCOME , *** AMERICA'S TIP OF THE SPEAR !!!

@MarkusBracey-cs5rm 29 днів тому

Out of 180 Marines 30 WALKED AWAY. My Father was part of that 30. Sylvester Bracey Sr 2nd Batt 3rd div 9th Marine RECON I HEARD THIS STORY AS A KID. THE BATTLE OF DONG HA. POPS said no matter how much we shot THEY JUST KEPT COMING THEY WERE EVERYWHERE WE HAD TO RETREAT. But they didn't get dong ha base. We were out numbered but WON THE BATTLE. Plenty 100s dead and wounded body parts Everywhere

@thomclark7641 Рік тому

LtCol Livingston was my Battalion Commander at 3rd Bn MCRD Parris Island in 1982. During our Final Uniform Inspection I froze when he stood in front of me as a mere recruit starring at a MOH ribbon was intimidating.

@joeosman2629 Рік тому

In 1970 at MCRD San Diego the officer in charge of the receiving barracks had an MoH. One of my junior DIs had a Navy Cross.

@bannaxe7338 Рік тому

@@joeosman2629 old timers like you need to do interviews so new marines like me can gain some knowledge

@hawkgrunt4182 Рік тому

H company, 3095 and my experience was exactly the same! Semper Fidelis brother.

@billysheppard6091 6 місяців тому

Brother I was in 3rd battalion also grad.oct 1982.i remember he joined our platoon on a run.and during the cool down when you go under the shower.he removed his t shirt..the man was rail road stitched scars on his back.i took a brief glance and didn't want to stare..

@danielconniff5300 5 місяців тому

@thomclark7641 I was in Platoon 3020 and graduated June 18th. I felt the same way with him in front of me. He led the Commanding General's 10 mile run just before graduation, and I remember seeing his legs. Huge chunks were missing because of his wounds. It was an especially memorable honor to have been under his command.

@daviddixon1611 Рік тому

Enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1980 and found myself at MCRD Parris Island I Company 3rd Battalion. The Marine Corps quickly indoctrinates recruits into its history and culture. ANY war veteran is revered. ANY citations for Combat Bravery are more revered. At the time there were a few, but not many, combat veterans from Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Livingston was our Battalion Commander. Our Drill Instructors, who seemed to be impressed by few things were in awe of this man. He was in possession of The Medal. The Congressional Medal of Honor is not awarded for showing up to work. On several occasions Lt. Col. Livingston would "appear" during Physical Training Sessions. He gave no speeches; he barked no orders. He just got in the dirt with the lowly Marine recruits and suffered. We all wore shorts during structured P.T. One of Lt. Col Livingston's legs were a mass of scar tissue. He ran with a limp. He was not the most fit guy out there, but he was far from last. We were all very young and didn't have a long list of combat injuries. Once we did a PT Test practice session. (Pull Ups, Sit Ups, 3 Mile Run). The "old guy" looked to be in pain while running on that leg, but he finished ahead of middle of the pack. Keep in mind this guy was in Command of the whole Battalion. He didn't have to do a thing. He taught many of us that day what Leadership by Example really means. I'm still in awe. What he did on the Battlefield is 100 times more impressive.

@Edward.Rippett. Рік тому

These are the type of men our youth need to look up to, not toxic rappers

@aaronstolz9936 Рік тому

Imperialists?

@zq7142 Рік тому

Yes your right but that ain’t gonna stop me from listing to gunna

@Edward.Rippett. Рік тому

@@zq7142 I didn't say you have to stop listening to them. But when people start modeling their lives off of them then it becomes a problem

@da90sReAlvloc Рік тому

Or demonic politicians like trump

@stevearkie5722 Рік тому

Cowardly rapper would dare enter hell like a Marine .

@erics362 Рік тому

It's noteworthy that he feels greater pride in having been a Marine than a Medal of Honor recipient.

@georgemcadoo8546 Рік тому

That is a quality of every Marine. Us, not me.

@KaoretheHalfDemon Рік тому

I love Marines.

@guitargod3545 11 місяців тому

A lot of medal of honor recipients hate the the thing. I've listened to quite a few of these and a lot of them have the sentiment of, why reward me when all I did was my job and I couldn't even do it good enough to save everyone else.

@ivanlowjones Рік тому

I used to work with a guy who served in the Marines in the early 80's. His basic training battalion commander at Parris Island was a then LTC Livingston. I remember him recounting their full dress uniform inspection and seeing his CMoH medal on his dress blue uniform and him being saluted by every senior higher ranking officer who was present.

@alethiapotter9218 Рік тому

That is stupendous to hear. Makes me proudly tearful.

@waynefletcher9884 Рік тому

I served from 1982-89 and I also served a tour as a Recruiter (8411) We didn’t have any inspections where we wore dress blues. Back then only the guide wore dress blues. Secondly the commanding officer, officers and DI’s wore Alphas that is it ….so why would the lieutenant colonel be the only one wearing dress blues?! Your story doesn’t make sense or you’re just embellishing and didn’t realize it didn’t make sense to those of us that are in the know. My bullshit meter is always on mind you. Semper Fi

@ivanlowjones Рік тому

@@waynefletcher9884 It's been nearly twenty years since I worked with the guy so forgive me if I missed a few specifics. Secondly, I'm an Army vet so I couldn't tell you the first thing about which Marine uniform is worn on what occasion and in what particular setting. I do know my co-worker stated the first full dress uniform inspection they had as a basic training company, LTC Livingston was present in his dress uniform with his CMoH worn around his neck. My co-worker shared this story back in the early to mid 90's and it always stuck with me. I have no need to embellish his story in the least. Seeing this video about Gen. Livingston immediately reminded me of my co-workers story, so I shared my recollection of it. Perhaps you should lighten up Francis and accept my story as the respectful tribute for which it was intended.

@waynefletcher9884 Рік тому

@@ivanlowjones No harm brother! It’s ok my second oldest brother served from 1970-76 in the Army. My oldest brother was a Marine and I followed suit as you can see! I understand the essence as to what you were saying Dawg! Ooraah go Army! ✊🏽

@ivanlowjones Рік тому

@@waynefletcher9884 First you call me a liar and now you offer an "Oo-rah, Go Army"? I don't accept fake apologies.

@robertrice5703 Рік тому

Twenty years, retired USAF. He is what a true Leader is. I salute you, sir!

@smellygoatacres Рік тому

The part where he points out that it was a political loss, not a military loss was so spot on. Nailed it.

@michaelwallace7587 Рік тому

We never stopped the sapper attack at US Bases and never kept the VCI away from the people. And most battles the Viets set they table they choice where, when, and how long the fight lasted.

@YeOldeTowneCryer Рік тому

The damned communists used our own media against us to stir up protests. US won all athe battles, how do you lose a war like that? Congress shut off the funding. Without food, fuel and ammo your army can't fight a war. They had to leave.

@loetzcollector466 Рік тому

@Michael Wallace Yes. For political reasons. You think the military didn't want to push into North Vietnam? Use your brain man.

@TheVistaview1 Рік тому

We lost.

@berean77 Рік тому

We were capable of winning that war. But there was no way we would be able to win the peace.

@phil4483 Рік тому

This man is a well-known Marine Corps legend.

@ramrod7922 21 день тому

I know General Livingston personally. I met him while working as a service advisor at a car dealership and worked on his car many times over the years. One of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and so humble. You would never be able to guess he is a Medal of Honor recipient, if you didn’t already know before meeting him. He is the definition of a great man and I’m honored to have been able to shake his hand and speak to him on so many occasions. I look forward to telling my kids one day, when they are older and can appreciate what he did and what it means, about knowing a real-life hero. Thank you for your service/sacrifices, General Livingston. 🇺🇸

@SSgt- Рік тому

James Livingston was my battalion CO when I went to Parris Island in the fall of 82.

@brianwade8649 Рік тому

Only 35 of 180 walked away. Was that considered a success? Seems like a very high loss rate.

@SSgt- Рік тому

@@brianwade8649 a direct assault on fortified positions is high risk just look at many of the battles in the Pacific theater of WW2. I will not second guess MGen Livingston’s battle plans that day since I was 4 years old at the time. I never meet a Marine who had anything negative to say about him although they may exist.

@bradr2142 Рік тому

@@brianwade8649 you missed what he said they killed 500+ nva and Vietcong. 5 to 1 maybe ratio. We had alot wounded.

@codyhilton1750 Рік тому

Once a Marine Always a Marine. Semper Fi!

@mattk6719 Рік тому

Semper fi

@oldtruthteller2512 Рік тому

Anyone who's ever been in combat will understand the absolute chaos that ensues when the lead flies. It's hell on everyone, especially the NCOs and Corpsman. Officers like this Marine are true leaders and trying to keep up with it all and focus on a fluid situation is a special hell.

@davidsollinger8886 10 місяців тому

Men that excel under pressure, I couldn't imagine but especially while being shot at relentlessly for hours in a situation of live or die, are men you respect and don't go poking at.

@grobsop6688 Рік тому

The epitome of a role model

@stevenstrother7129 Рік тому

I wish everyone in this country could hear those closing statements. Thank you for your service.

@BlueWaterSTAX Рік тому

God Bless our heroes. Those Vietnam veterans are tough as nails. Thanks again 👍

@mattysee24 Рік тому

This guy sent 145 young men to their deaths on a suicide mission. I'm sure he had no choice but damn

@boxelderinitiative3897 Рік тому

@@mattysee24 And most of them died for nothing

@nychris2258 Рік тому

They lost.. and it was a pointless war.

@CrossOfBayonne 7 місяців тому

Upmost respect and Semper Fi

@cyclone8974 2 місяці тому

@@nychris2258 It wasn't pointless. It was to stop the communists from taking over South Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh killed hundreds of thousands of civilians in North Vietnam a Million fled to South Vietnam. They went on to do the same thing in South Vietnam. Millions fled after the war.

@WETHEPEOPLEUSMC 4 місяці тому

At the time, Lt. Col. Livingston was my battalion Commander with 3rd Battalion MCRD Parris Island. What an honor it was to have this man do my final inspection before graduation from boot camp in Feb. 1983... 3rd Bat. H Co. Plt. 3016 OOH-RAH!!

@ramsnover3599 Рік тому

My uncle, Glenn Ross Urquhart Jr, KIA Da Nang Vietnam 2-5-69, recipient of the MILITARY MERET MEDAL from South Vietnam ...only 22 American Marines received this MEDAL, basically the MOH of South Vietnam....a soldier in the South Vietnam military had to be in their service 13yrs. minimum, and the act in question had to be witnessed by 3 or more and one had to be at least a captain, so very few got this award...Glenn smothered a pop mortar walking point escorting some high ranking South Vietnam officers to an intelligents point...received it postumasly , made possible by an officer who witnessed his action, God Bless you all.

@mgunny05 Рік тому

I was a SSgt in 1984-April 1985 I served with Colonel Vargas at the 7th Marines, the other MOH awardee of the battle of Dai Do. Down to earth superb leader of Marines he was. And I heard about General Livingston from Marines who had served with him. Another superb leader of Marines they all said..”he cared about his Marines”. Listening to Colonel Vargas at the “Mess Night” we had Dai Do WAS a ferocious close quarter battle. And General Livingston was right, the military did NOT lose that war. The POLITICIANS/POLITICS did. The Vietnam Vets are STUDS, answered the call to their country whether voluntarily or drafted, they fought like the MEN and WOMEN they were. They all were HONORABLE and HEROES. 🫡🫡🫡👏👏👏🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺!

@runtoth3abyss Рік тому

Look man ignoring the politics of a situation is a key way militaries have started wars with failing strategy from the beginning. Same thing happened with Bush starting the war on terror. We learned nothing from Vietnam

@clarencelafuentes5331 Рік тому

Just as with the Rhodesian Light Infantry. Similarities are numerous.

@augieb4610 Рік тому

Semper Fi Staff Sargeant !! I was a Corporal Bravo Co. 1/7 .....

@Zeekstuff Рік тому

I've had the pleasure of meeting General Livingston a few times. My grandfather lead the attack on Dai Do and was wounded. If you want to see a complete documentary on this battle look up the show Against the Odds: The Bastards of Dai Do.

@ferallion3546 Рік тому

What an honor that must have been. I’ll check out that doc. Thx for the lead.

@alethiapotter9218 Рік тому

Thank you for the information about the history.

@antonkrieg3708 Рік тому

I'll have a look at that.

@kevinnummi3154 Рік тому

Great book by best Vietnam War author, Keith Nolan

@Zeekstuff Рік тому

@@ferallion3546 yes, my grandfather is Brig General Weise and is interviewed in that show I mentioned. We have been trying for the past 15 + years to get a movie made about this. They essentially stopped a second Tet offensive. This battle was 10,000 NVA vs 750 Marines.

@markadams2907 Рік тому

I am not a Vietnam veteran, but I have been saying for years that we did not lose that war; we just didn't win in the sense that the average mind views winning. It is such an honor to hear this hero describe what I've been saying ..US Forces NEVER lost a single solitary major battle of that war. And even with the inflated body count the NVA/VC lost more soldiers (with all due respect) and the US chose to leave Vietnam. The politicians did not get what they wanted...that was the loss. Vietnam Veterans: stand tall with your heads held high, I for one salute you!

@seancronin4010 Рік тому

He's a reminder of how great we can be.

@joeldavis5546 Рік тому

It was a pleasure to serve with you Sir. Sempre Fi General!!!

@KCODacey Рік тому

It was my 2nd year out of medical school when I met then LCOL James E. Livingston, USMC. I was assigned to be the Battalion Surgeon of Headquarters Co, 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, NC. One day I walked into my office & LCOL Livingston was seated there, waiting for me. Apparently I was late because he shot out his arm & very purposefully looked at his wristwatch. I was a wet-behind-the-ears Navy LT. I didn't know anything about the man except this: this guy was a no-nonsense Marine. I addressed his concerns, all the while profusely apologizing for my tardiness. I saw him a few more times after that. He was always a ram-rod straight Marine except for a brief few seconds when I once asked him to explain what he had done in Vietnam to earn his MoH. He softened ever so slightly & I swear I saw a tear briefly form in one eye, & then LCOL Livingston was back in the room. A few decades later I received a package from the WW2 Museum in New Orleans. It was a purchase from their gift shop & they used a recycled box. On that box was MGEN Livingston's name and address. I still have that box & cherish it as a highly valued memento.

@dootybop9750 Рік тому

This is a true American patriot. Proud and grateful to be from the best country in the world. Thank you for your service James E. Livingston you will be in my and my families prayers.

@aaaht3810 Рік тому

"I wasn't worried about myself". Great leadership exhibited by this man.

@timp3035 Рік тому

At a loss for words! Gods speed to our Vietnam Vets!

@boxelderinitiative3897 Рік тому

They lost

@nicholaswilson2761 Рік тому

@@boxelderinitiative3897 One day you won’t be 14 anymore and you’ll look back on making comments like this one and be embarrassed for yourself. Either that, or you’re just an asshole. Not even going to get into the “they” lost argument. Military loss =\= political loss.

@ammocache6879 Рік тому

@@boxelderinitiative3897 nope

@boxelderinitiative3897 Рік тому

@@ammocache6879 Yep

@ammocache6879 Рік тому

@@boxelderinitiative3897 I would suggest you read "A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam" by Neil Sheehan; Little hard to get into for the first couple of chapters, but a good read. My father served in Vietnam and most of leadership figures (boy scouts, church, explorers, and friends) were vets. Why do you think it took so long to take Saigon after the peace accords? The NVA and Viet Cong were decimated. It took years to rebuild their army.

@mehmedii7594 Рік тому

Seen him here in Charleston in his awesome red corvetter with MOH plates. Right behind him in the starbucks line.

@xvsj5833 Рік тому

Thank you for sharing this experience along with your courage, bravery, sacrifices and service to answer the call to serve. 🇺🇸

@Anon-greyman 7 місяців тому

I will forever skip the Intro, NO SPOILERS! thank you guys for the important content.

@Gunsandfun1961 Рік тому

Balls of steel..... thanks for your service....

@stubaker2574 Рік тому

Im an army vet(101st Airborne) and this man I would never call a "Jarhead" that was for barroom dancin'!! but Leatherneck maybe, but he knew to go toward the fight and not go back and let them deal with it..nowadays if a unit comes under fire they want to retreat before anyone gets shot..not everytime but much to many times..makes me wonder who taught it to them...the media is an enemy sometimes...I salute this man...lost to many but war is hell..

@rn2cro03 Рік тому

That man is sharp as a tack. Semper fidelis!

@danielreichert2025 Рік тому

Men like this are far and few between. This marine is a human tank to withstand a hit from a.50 . Bravery asks him for advice.

@addyyyyg Рік тому

Proud to share a beautiful country w/ men like Maj. Gen. Livingston ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

@ceemiselrooy889 2 місяці тому

Made me cry like a baby. Praise God for our brave heroes.

@laurenced2916 Рік тому

E. Michael Helms was a Marine in the battle of Dai Do his book is called Proud Bastards

@KenHelms-uu6vv 3 місяці тому

My brother E. Michael Helms was one of the Marines there, wasn’t one of the 35 Marines to walk away. He did survive but was very seriously injured.

@janlindtner305 Рік тому

Nothing like hearing the story from the horse's own mouth. Semper fidelis. Well done, keep documenting.

@wb6162 Рік тому

Medal of honor winner. That's hard core man. Respect.

@Ripper0352 Рік тому

Oooh-rahh Sir, you're a great inspiration

@2dAnglicoSix Рік тому

Greetings General Livingston! Among his few staff assignments, Gen Livingston was the Deputy Director of the Joint Staff , the Pentagon , J-3 (Operations) within the National Military Command Center (NMCC). I had the unique honor of serving with him and having him promote me to to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of Marines. Gen Livingston is ‘spot-on’ in being the best Marine you can be on a daily basis. Semper Fi, General! LtCol Regan, USMC(Ret)

@fancyultrafresh3264 Рік тому

What a sharp man. It was like being debriefed by him in the 70s.

@colleenmonfross4283 Рік тому

Love this man, totally exemplifies the best of the Marine Corps and the best of America!

@TRockett55IRISH Рік тому

Im the son of a Canadian USMC Vietnam veteran who served two tours 67-69 with the 1st Marine Division I have the utmost respect for that generation and hearing this gentleman's story was just humbling to listen to him .

@jameswells554 Рік тому

Your Father is an unsung Hero; as are all our Canadian brothers who served in Vietnam. Sadly too few know of their bravery and sacrifice.

@CatsAgainstCommunism Рік тому

Trevor, smokes lets go

@TRockett55IRISH Рік тому

@@jameswells554 appreciate that comment Mr. Wells unfortunately what you said is so true its never talked about just how many Canadians fought and died alongside their American brothers and sisters in that war . Sir I've always been proud and honoured to be his son but I never knew what he truly went through until I enlisted and deployed 4 times myself I understood at a higher level what it was like for him and yet I still wont compare what I went through to what he did . Again thank you sir for that comment.

@jameswells554 Рік тому

@@TRockett55IRISH my Dad is a Nam Vet, and I always made sure to tell those old guys "Welcome Home" when they greeted us when we returned from Deployments. They would just give a shy smile, nod, and say thanks; sometimes we'd even hug. Those Men deserve better than they received.

@radamson1 Рік тому

I was in Fox company 2/4 at Dia Do. We had been pinned down and had NVA on us from the start. When the story of Dia Do is told they leave us out. But we were there and we fought every second of the time.

@ernestoherrera2755 Рік тому

Why do you think they leave y’all out?

@radamson1 Рік тому

@@ernestoherrera2755 I think it is two-fold first we were pinned down away from any reporters or cameras. For the most part, we fought alone. Second, our CO is the only CO who received no medal. Tho he did a fantastic job.

@dimasgarcia-ut8fy Рік тому

Proud to have served with (at that time) Col. Livingston, 6th Marine Regiment. Heck of a Marine!!!!

@harleyshoaf4916 Рік тому

Semper Fi,if we keep our tradition of training our recruits tough and well , we will always be respected .

@rrussell9731 Рік тому

16:17 To be a Marine means to improve yourself every day.

@pedromunozdones7869 Рік тому

Courage and Strength in the person, and character of this Gentleman Warrior. A true Professional Officer, and Leader of US Marines. An example worthy of emulation. Thanks for sharing your experience, Sir.

@bobgrewe988 Рік тому

Good for him. I love his closing words. We lost the war because of Washington. How true.

@georgemcadoo8546 Рік тому

Gives you an inkling of how long ago Democrats climbed into the pockets of Communists. Every Marine, Sailor, Airman, and Soldier in Viet Nam was a Hero. I know, because I was there, from 20 December, 1966, to 10 August, 1968, and I sent medevac birds to recover the wounded and the remains of the dead. Dai Do was just one of the horrific battles that pitched outnumbered Marines or Soldiers against what some might think overwhelming odds. Semper fidelis General. Welcome Home Brother.

@richardpittman5291 Рік тому

Sir Thank you for your service to our country General.

@aighti Рік тому

A few thing the enemy were afraid of: napalm, tigers, and this man's low voice in the distance

@allenjones2450 Рік тому

Every time guys like this tell their stories, they are seeing the whole event in their head. It must take a lot to tell it over and over, and you can't blame the guys that avoid the subject.

@DarylW426 Рік тому

"I always wanted to be a Marine." You certainly achieved your goal General, and then some. American Hero and forever a Marine. God bless you sir. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you to Americans Veterans Center for this interview.

@Onlyusemesuede 4 місяці тому

Every day this channel gives me a brand new account of a battle ID never heard of. Never stop doing what you’re doing and please continue to display the greatness of these men. God bless the American Veterans Center!!!

@anlerden4851 Рік тому

Thank you so much for your service and lovely dedications to Our Beautiful USA Dear American Sir. Semper Fi usususususus......🙏❤🤍💙🇺🇲💪🏻👍

@globaladdict Рік тому

So why do you support a draft dodger?

@georgemcadoo8546 Рік тому

Rusty Megowan Which one, Clinton, Bush, or Biden.

@patrickfurlong9169 Рік тому

The tactical decision this guy had to make on the fly were remarkable.

@Gunshinzero Рік тому

He's definitely sharp.

@michaelshanahan4042 Рік тому

I love listening to the old veterans. I am watching from the UK i hope you are proud of this gentleman because I am proud of them for you

@PhD777 Рік тому

General Livingston, thank you for all you have done for our Country. God bless and keep you and yours.

@toddwheeler1526 Рік тому

Dear sir, your closing statement was so well put. Thank you sir for your leadership and the staunch support and care of all of the troops on and off of the battlefield. God bless you all.

@skimmer8774 Рік тому

Talk about overwhelming odds. God almighty. Thank you for your service sir.

@markrowley8073 Рік тому

As a Marine myself I can’t feel any more pride for our Corps this is once again a testament as to why there will always be a USMC 💪

@mattk6719 Рік тому

Good lesson to learn at the end there

@badcornflakes6374 Рік тому

Est. 1775

@donaldsmith6814 Рік тому

Semper Fi! My salute to you, from a Sgt. E-5 who was there (Vietnam) a little earlier ( April 66 to Dec. 67). God Bless you & all the Marines who were with you in that terrible battle.

@richwicklund9001 Рік тому

General Livingston should have finished as the Commandant of The Marine Corps. He was that good of a leader. That said, he also didn't want to deal with the politics.

@rjust2297 Рік тому

Thank you for your service sir 😘 outstanding work.

@rwes61 Рік тому

Hardcore Marine through & through!

@snake_ize136 Рік тому

Much respect, sir. 👍🇺🇸

@nathanashley5260 Рік тому

Hell yeah sir. I’m sick the narrative that Vietnam was lost. Like Sir said” we never lost a major battle…” Thank you Sir!

@MrBUBBAKY Рік тому

It was lost before we got involved, strategic misconceptions, political corruption in South Vietnam, and then a Failure by our Presidents and Generals to Follow the Science and Basic Principles of War.

@brunogingras798 Рік тому

Major battles or not, we lost the war even if we kill more with momentum. We call that history facts. And if you're sick with that, just consult a good psychiatrist.

@nathanashley5260 Рік тому

@@brunogingras798 OK let’s use another metric then. What was the purpose of the war?

@brunogingras798 Рік тому

Conquering and submitting, killing and sometimes: defending things that have value. But we fight more for corporate interests. G. Smedley Butler: war is a racket, told us about that. Rarely are we fighting for any rights or justice. And the biggest battle is not abroad, look at our level of violence here and our degree of inequity in that nation...

@brunogingras798 Рік тому

Why do we have such a hard-on in front of our military? Are they the truth incarnated over everything else? This guy is surely courageous like no one, but that doesn't make him a genius or a guide. Only a man with a point of view

@Sandhill1988 2 місяці тому

What can be said about this man, I'm in awe. Thank you sir 🇺🇸.

@mitchellculberson9336 Рік тому

Thank tou for tour service to a FREE and grateful nation!

@jgonzalez101 22 дні тому

What a tremendous Military War experience! It is an honor and thank God Almighty to have men like this in our Military Armed Forces!❤️🇺🇸

@johnforr8883 Рік тому

Great Marine that was a leader by example. I served under him.

@mwhitelaw8569 Рік тому

An absolutely inspirational generation of men to be trained by. The depth of first hand knowledge passed down was intense. Thank you general for your accounts of battle.

@Me2Lancer Рік тому

Thank you General for your honorable service and the sacrifices you made. Your dedication to duty could not be clearer. Our nation owes you a debt of gratitude.

@Bill-yy3ck Рік тому

I can't say any words that haven't already been said. I wish all our officers had the focus that this man had. Welcome home brother.

@christopherparker2710 Рік тому

Thank God for men like these!

@ecleveland1 Рік тому

You can still see the metal in his eyes, and hear it in his voice.

@mojo6524 Рік тому

if you ever need an example of a BADASS this dude is the poster child! SEMPER FI!

@theallseeingmaster Рік тому

Wow! What a wonderfully capable man to have on 'your side'.

@parttysetzer6247 Рік тому

Each and every one of you ARE HEROES

@burkejones8277 Рік тому

I met this man back on the 1990’s at a Mardi Gras ball in New Orleans. I didn’t know who he was, but I saw the Medal of Honor and went up and said hello and probably something stupid after that. But I was starstruck, being a former Marine myself.

@lch7876 Рік тому

This story is Movie Worthy

@bradr2142 Рік тому

Thanks General. All your experience in the marines is what makes our country and marines so great. A b ig thank you.

@matthewford937 Рік тому

Wow. Amazing leadership and combat instinct! Thank you for your service sir! 🇺🇸🇨🇦

@rsa9082 Рік тому

To whom ever is responsible for capturing the stories from these men. Thank you from the bottom of my heart I during my life took care of some of our “boys” as a home health aid. I got to hear snippets of their experiences from a different world. Thank you to all the men and women that hold the pride of our flag 🇺🇸 dear. Thank you for ALL you did and went through. Most of all thank you for sharing your experiences. I pray for all of you and I thank God you were where you were when you were needed. ❤❤ From ; a grateful American lady 🇺🇸

@seanpadgett3053 Рік тому

So glad these are still getting uploaded. We need their stories documented and even more so in their own words. These are examples to follow.

@olivias.3071 11 місяців тому

A great leader! Thank you, Sir.

@standwatiesson Рік тому

Great video God bless this man

@fredselbman3319 Рік тому

I was also with 2/4 Echo Co Wpns Plt, I was an 0341, Semper Fi 🇺🇸

@haroldmclean3755 Рік тому

High Kudos & Much Respect 👍 Thankyou for Your Service

@jwgbmp40 Рік тому

Wow! Semper Fi ! This ethos is the reason I joined in '88. (My dad served with 1/4 68/69)

@johngrogan7585 Рік тому

Love this man. Thank you for everything. I really like his last comments

@stevepeppers560 Рік тому

My battalion commander, 3rd battalion indigo company. Shook my hand during our graduation. I hadn't a clue at the time. Semper Fi sir.

@georgemcadoo8546 Рік тому

Indigo company???

@maxannis9277 Рік тому

The selfless sacrifice of themselves to protect their brothers against overwhelming odds drives me to tears. Thank you for your service marine.

@cep2311 Рік тому

I wish Dakota Meyer would take his advice about not having it define him as a Marine. Dude is a straight tool. This is what made us want to join. This man is a Marine through and through.

@nailedt0thecr0ss Рік тому

Thank you so much for your service sir. God bless.

@bessie1854 Рік тому

I served with Jim Livingston on two occasions. At Parris Island (he was a LtCol) and again when he was Colonel assigned as the G1, 2nd MarDiv.

@daviddixon1611 Рік тому

I was a recruit in I Company 3rd Battalion (3092) while LtCol Livingston was the Battalion Co. (I recounted a quick story here if you care to read it.) I didn't "know" him as I was only a lowly recruit and most of my attention was diverted elsewhere; (sand fleas and The Pit - LOL). But did get to see his leadership in action. And he made an impression. I envy you that you served with him twice. Thank you for your service!