CLOSE COMBAT: WW2 Private Defends Staircase with Grease Gun

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Lockered “Bud” Gahs was drafted into service in 1943. He would join the esteemed 42nd Infantry Division, famously known as the "Rainbow Division". Initially serving as a truck driver, he would be sent to France in 1944, along with the rest of the 42nd Rainbow men, to face the German counteroffensive near Strausburg.
On January 25, 1945 Gahs and his unit took up defensive positions in the town of Schweghausen. Gahs, along with a few other men occupied a two-story building where they repelled an onslaught of German soldiers trying to overrun the position. For his actions on that day Gahs would be awarded the Bronze Star.
Interview recorded on November 5, 2022
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Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
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@americanveteranscenter Год назад

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@emmanuelawosusi2365 Год назад

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@emmanuelawosusi2365 Год назад

😮😮😮😮😮

@bo0tsy1 Год назад

So awesome, we were taught how to throw grenades, not what to do when you’re tossed at. Godspeed Mr. Gahs

@NSBlack_Stallion Год назад

My family and I thank you Mr. Gahs. You’re an honorable man.

@scotthotchkiss3749 Год назад

@richardthornhill4630 Год назад

Thanks to all our veterans who served.

@bunk95 6 месяцев назад

Veterans are fictional. You did learn how fiction is used to market slaves, what they do and where they are right?

@dkkuhn87 Год назад

Appreciate you guys hosting these guys, sadly we are getting down to the last few members of the greatest generation ever.

@Native_love Год назад

God bless you Mr. Gahs! Thank you for your service! My grandfather was in a B-24 over Germany during WW2. We all appreciate your service!

@836dmar Год назад

We owe you greatly, Mr. Gahs, for the freedoms we continue to enjoy today. Thank you.

@gh87716 Год назад

No we don't. Thanks to men like him, the jeews continue to parasite us gentiles.

@ericbassett6389 Год назад

Exactly

@basedmonitored5191 Год назад

What freedom? lol

@westonadams7135 Год назад

Lockered “Bud” Gahs was interviewed by someone else in another video. He goes into great detail about the house him and his comrades were held up in. He tells you the whole story, down to how many they took out.. He even stated he went back to that house in Belgium, I think, and tried to get a hold of the owner. The owner was bitter and didn't want to talk to him or let him in. If you find the video, he tells you where the house is. It is still standing and someone lives there today.

@lennyfritz736 Год назад

Thanks, I don’t care very much for this interviewer, so it’s good to know there’s another interview of such a wonderful and well spoken veteran out there.

@westonadams7135 Год назад

@@lennyfritz736 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PTck52FZj9Q.html

@jonathandeschenes2973 Год назад

Do you know where to find this interview??? I’ve been searching for 20 mins now and can’t find what you’re talking about

@westonadams7135 Год назад

@@jonathandeschenes2973 I put the link in a reply to Lenny. I pretty sure that is the one.

@jonathandeschenes2973 Год назад

@@westonadams7135 its not there link it directly to a reply to me

@TravelatorH8r Год назад

I work in a grocery store and I love seeing those hats come in I do whatever I can to get their day along

@marcusdelk7708 Год назад

I feel honored to be alive in the presence of this Man, and the other WWII Veterans. These Men truly were the greatest generation ~Future U.S Marine Marcus Delk of KFHS, Close to Sophomore year, finishing out what remains of being a Freshman, and taking the Geometry SOL today.

@aggressivelychad Год назад

It's one thing to read about the antipathy of U.S. soldiers toward the SS in books and quite another to witness Mr. Gahs' disdain for them all these years later. We are eternally grateful for your service, sir.

@b_Loopy Год назад

I met 23 wwII vets on June 6 2023. The honor these men displayed was great. It was the best experience of my life

@TheYouTubeMechanic Год назад

this dude is still mad about that grenade 78 years later.

@madmachine5244 Год назад

I don’t have the words to thank soldiers like this man enough for his service because of all the things that he had to go through and the evil that he had to witness to defeat the enemy in WWII. So with heartfelt sincerity I want to thank you Mr. Gahs for your service.

@user-xk6ed4zi3t Год назад

The fact that they accepted that they weren't surviving this, and that they actually came out of it because of that steel resolve, it's amazing...

@topcatandgang Год назад

I bought an M3 greasegun for $20 in the black market while stationed in Pleiku Vietnam. 1965. had to leave it there when i came home.

@nooodles939 9 месяцев назад

Did you use it in combat? My uncle was in the Marine Corps and was sent to Vietnam very early (1963 or 1964) and he said that all they were doing was setting things up for a buildup of troops (constructing buildings) and they didn't even have any firearms at first. He was finally issued a WW2 carbine. I was wondering if you bought the gun because you needed a weapon?

@larryb982 Год назад

They gave up on coming out alive but fought and prevailed and conquered. Much respect sir, Thank you for your service. God bless America God bless the veterans!

@tommychew6544 Год назад

Thanks for reminding us today of this history that happened then. These personal stories of what happened are the best to me, one man's view of what he saw and experienced.

@ms.sherlock Год назад

NO EGO WHATSOEVER! Mr. Gahs is amazingly humble and witty. What he learned was to "think fast, I guess"! SS="thugs". Well defined, sir. I have total Respect for this man.

@matthewsmith9425 Год назад

Went to 11B basic and AIT in the early 80’s. They did teach us how to “Cook Off” grenades then. Thank you for the lessons learned in blood.

@tnreprasentog7769 Год назад

Mans got a bronze ⭐ under that CIB... A WARRIOR 🪖

@willbrink Год назад

This is a great channel and getting the oral history of such men before they're gone is ESSENTIAL to preserving that history, which sadly, modern gens hardly aware of.

@tylerdurdin.1982 Год назад

Incredible. Mr.Gahs thank you for your service and your candor. My Grandfather was drafted in 1943 as well and served until 1945. RIP Robert L. Patrick-United States Navy 🇺🇲

@richie8346 Год назад

Thank you sir for what you endured. Deepest respect from Scotland to you and all our allies who served.

@pandorasboxwithtre-vaughn3753 Год назад

Watch the seige of jadotville is about the Scottish crew that got some action

@pendulum1997 7 месяцев назад

@@pandorasboxwithtre-vaughn3753the irish fought at Jadotville not the scots

@bensears7499 Год назад

Gave up and fought to take out as many of them as they could. Think about that mindset and compare it to what we instill in our young today. They gave up on getting out alive, but they did not give up on their mission.

@larryb982 Год назад

Asboulty

@richardtruitt5073 Год назад

Yes definitely thank you for your service

@TheGainfather Год назад

What a great interview! Another hero from the greatest generation!

@johncurtis6815 Год назад

What an incredible man, thank you so much for sharing this. I honestly love watching these videos but get anxiety at times because I don’t want to read that they have passed. This here is a good man who sacrificed so much for the rest of us. I hope one day I can be 1/10th the man he is. God bless you sir.

@danielhughes5517 Год назад

What an experience. I can't thank you enough for what you did for our country and the world!! Very well spoken, you could easily pass for 80 even though you have to be at least 94 or so. My grandfather joined the paratroopers in 42 and was only 13. He would've turned 94 on may 18

@martyhardman3892 4 месяца назад

Thank you. Blessings. My Dad served in Patton's 3rd Army in Word War Two. Thank you for your Service.

@jcee2259 Год назад

Grease Gun - The only old firearm I'd want made and retailed in 2023. It ain't pretty but is made to win close quarter fights.

@allanfranklin9615 Год назад

Yes. They cost around $15 per gun to build back then, but a reproduction today would retail for $1500. Cost prohibitive for many, myself included.

@adriannarobeson4758 Год назад

Mr. Gahs has my 💯 percent respect these veterans are the ones you look up to and admire 💪🏻🇺🇸

@Mordant.Melodys Год назад

Future infantryman will look back at what you and your brothers did as guidance. Your courage and strength amasses so much inspiration. You guys paved the way for generations and generations and I will always look up to you guys for facing grim odds and leading the way. You are the Infantry.

@kirkbrown8189 Год назад

Thanks for your effort and selfless duty . Grateful for your sacrifice so that I can live in a free society. Don’t underestimate the importance of your actions.

@VinegarAndSaltedFries 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing your story and thank you for your Service.

@douglasjones2570 Год назад

Thank you for your service!

@Bluis5445 Год назад

They don’t make ‘em like they used to. It’s shame their sacrifice means nothing to todays youth.

@kurtzembower9297 Год назад

Thank you!!! Your a real hero...I know you don't feel that way but me I would have sh*t my self...your more of a man then me along with all the other brave men you were with..❤

@dannyv.6358 Год назад

Still sharp as a tac.. could talk with that man for a long time. Thank you for your service Sr.

@lewisbenzie845 Год назад

This is fantastic to hear. Such an important powerful reminder of the true cost of war.

@michaelhill4183 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for your service and stories

@liberty202 Год назад

Awesome Story!!! Legendary. One of the greatest generation to ever lived

@robertsarorn6273 Год назад

God bless this generation.

@menwithven8114 10 месяцев назад

Great hob by the interviewer getting good information from this amazing soldier

@johnschmitt5259 Год назад

Thank you for your service sir! When you feel like you have nothing left to lose in a no win situation, you become a very dangerous force to be reckoned with! Godspeed sir!

@markpaul-ym5wg Год назад

Very interesting history of a very humble soldier.Many thanks for what he did,and for what you do.😊

@kennethcaine3402 Год назад

An American Hero, he was so plain and his memory of everything he did, every that happened. A true HERO. I CAN'T SAY ANYTHING,HE SAID IT ALL.

@floridanews8786 Год назад

Thank all of you veterans, all of you putting in hard work on the battlefield has allowed the* country to survive today. it's a shame that so many young men and women have died in wars because the politicians making foolish decisions. You guys are appreciated big time.

@HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw Год назад

“You want to sneak out through enemy lines after dark? It’s ok I know German”

@robertgreenwald2811 10 месяцев назад

He's almost 100 and looks better than most 70 year olds! May he have many more healthy years! My father was a WW2 vet. Died in 1999 at 77. Bud Gahs's family should feel very fortunate, to have him for so long! Sounds like a great guy, much like my Dad was!

@ericsmythe Год назад

Thanks for bringing us this content. I encourage you to really try your hardest to ask the best questions you can to get the best understanding of a person's full unique experience. Some of those questions were a little meh, in the beginning, I haven't watched this all the way through, making this comment being paused at 9:26. Thanks.

@ericsmythe Год назад

Watched until the end, very interesting things to know about the war were revealed by him.

@dorianleclair7390 Год назад

He has aged very well and still has a sharp memory. Thanks for your service.

@TheRagratus Год назад

Thank you for your service Sir. I went thru Basic in 1980. We were taught how to "cook off" a grenade. The Army does learn from previous experience on occasion lol.

@PARRISHMELLOTT Год назад

This man's testimony is true history! God bless him!!!

@unappreciatedtreehouse821 Год назад

The man said the Bronze Star meant that he did his duty. We all have a duty to our family, to our employer or customers, our society or neighbors and even to ourselves. Let's all try to do our duty the best we can like this brave man.

@aIex1337 Год назад

Remember in 1940 the Selective Service they had to register for was for males MINIMUM 21, up to age 45. Meaning that assuming he registered in 1943 and he was dradted the same year, this mans 101 this year. Crazy how he can remember 79-80 years ago so vividly.

@rocortega2064 Год назад

I'm a man from a country that had a minimal involvement in WW2, however, I thank you, every veteran and every human being who went to hell in that war. Thank you all, no matter your nation or motives, for whatever peace and freedom we experience today as fragile as it may be.

@xochitl9161 Год назад

You are all the greatest Heroes. Thank you Sir.

@alexandertaylor1225 Год назад

Wonderful video thank you.

@xvsj-s2x Год назад

Thank you Sir for your service, sacrifice and courage to America and freedom ❤🇺🇸 God Bless you and your family & friends 👍

@sladeb6036 Год назад

I'm thankful for your service and sacrifices. 🇺🇸

@ChevyBoyCallofDuty 8 месяцев назад

🙏🏻🇺🇸 Thank You For Your Service!

@Tolson2024 Год назад

Much respect sir thank u for ur service

@GaveMeGrace1 Год назад

Thank you

@coonplatoon 4 месяца назад

The M3 is my favorite msg of all time. Such a cool looking gun

@markperkovich992 Год назад

Thank You Sir and God bless you.

@DonaldKDever Год назад

I want to hear about him talking to the SS guy later, after the war.

@tier1solutions28 Год назад

The america he fought for no longer exists.

@jacobbevers8171 6 месяцев назад

100%

@asgerdanielsen567 6 месяцев назад

Degeneracy sadly spreads. We must fight it in ourselfs as much as we can.

@tombob4002 6 месяцев назад

I agree

@Don.E.63 5 месяцев назад

Sad but true.

@reconnectingtryagain6986 4 месяца назад

he fought the nazis and now they’re here

@johhnn143 Год назад

When he said “we kind of gave up thinking we’re ever gonna make it out alive” reminded me of that scene from Band of Brothers when Lt Spiers told one of the soldiers,that to function how a soldier is suppose to, they must believe that they’re already dead

@chillis28 Год назад

Much respect Sir!

@sallyaguilera9694 Год назад

THANK YOU!!, & GOD BLESS YOU IN PERPETUITY.

@Saiyan_B 8 месяцев назад

Wow he’s so articulate and looks great for his age!

@thegrandestcherokee7161 Год назад

"A (to be refined) idea" i love that

@johndreyer9730 Год назад

Thank you for the beautiful country

@jeff-vs2eu Год назад

Thank you and god bless you sir!

@rugerraylewis2602 Год назад

Thank you!

@soakedspider Год назад

Great questions, this is what us young folks want!!

@michaelangelo7511 Год назад

Another unknown HERO. Liberator for the weak. Thanks to your efforts we are here today. 👍🏻🇺🇸

@lelandkelley2199 Год назад

Thanks!

@WhiteTrashPardy Год назад

Lockered a savage name no wonder he made it

@kevinsanders7370 Год назад

*me in hell let loose* Respect

@thediner8929 Год назад

He looks good for his age.

@Genman510 Год назад

Love those guys. ❤real heroes.

@allenbuck5589 Год назад

Great American thank you sir From. Sc

@MGB-learning Год назад

Great video

@huntingtonbeachsasquatch Год назад

Nice Story, Thank You Sir.. ....Dam AVC., You're Spamming Us With This Frickin' Patreon.

@LouisianaPyro93 Год назад

God bless you sir.

@riverbender9898 Год назад

I salute you Sir!

@paulscountry456 Год назад

Tankers used those into the 80s , they cost only 12 bucks each to stamp out and they were ok.

@patrick87100 Год назад

Thank you brother. 11b,cib

@billydeewilliams9104 Год назад

When men were MEN. My grandfather flew many missions in a B-17 and was ultimately shot down. Half the crew was killed. He floated on the wreckage in the English Channel for a few hours until a British destroyer picked them up. Other grandfather served in Pacific/Navy, WW2. My dad and two of my uncles served in Vietnam. They were not REMFs. (Uncle Gary W was CIA/Phoenix) A few Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. I'm sure it was there somewhere, but never saw any PTSD from any of these men.

@kevinmeyer95 Год назад

I remember his first interview I recognize the voice he looks a lil different

@alandavis9644 Год назад

My uncle used a grease gun, he had many good comments about it.

@AmazonArrow1570 Год назад

I’m the only one in my entire family that honors and respects people that serves their country

@brandonlueschen6770 5 месяцев назад

Revolution 2.0 is starting

@treboris 6 месяцев назад

Ive heard a similar story from another vet on this channel. Were they in the same battle?

@Khornecussion Год назад

" It was just me and my grease gun. " and woe betide the men that went up against you.

@curtislarson1487 Год назад

Dropped and kissed your boots. What a beautiful memory to take from it all. You brought tears to my eyes, thank you

@madmachine5244 Год назад

What’s beautiful about having a holocaust survivor kiss one’s boots? If you would listen closely to what Mr. Gahs said you would hear him say that when the holocaust survivor kissed his boots that it brought tears to his eyes and those where of sadness not happiness. Now hopefully you miss worded your comment. Because if you didn’t miss word your comment then you are not worth a piece of used toilet paper.