Tales from a 19 year old WWII Navy Corpsman, Iwo Jima, 5th Marine Div., what his eyes saw, Doc Emery 

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My Dad was a Corpsman. He was on 2nd wave of Iwo Jima. He was 17 years old. He beat the odds and survived the war . Many Island hoping campaign.

My Father and Father in Law were both combat veterans in the Pacific. Okinawa, Iwo Jima and Saipan. They never claimed to be heros or entitled to anything for their sacrifice. Truly great men.

Kids should be idolizing these men instead of useless athletes & actors. Unbelievable. Thank god so many of these men were able to get some of their story recorded on video. Imagine how heartbreaking the stories are that he won’t talk about. A real man. Thanks for posting!

All of the things I do everyday is because of this man,other men,and my dad. God bless America

My old man who just passed at the age of 102 was a coxwain who delivered 5th Marines to the beach in first wave. My daughter and I took him back on a military tour in 2018. It was a tough trip for a 98 year old, but the trip of a lifetime for us. His ship was AP195 USS LENAWEE (Leaping Lena). He was laid to rest in his American Legion dress shirt and his Iwo Jima survivor cap laying on his chest. He was our hero. 🇺🇲

In my opinion, each and every Corpsman define what selfless service truly is.

My dad, who was a Korean War Veteran, told me that his older brother, my Uncle Joe, was a Navy Corpsman assigned to the Marines and was in the first wave to hit Guadalcanal. My dad said when Joe came home after the war he would wake up screaming at night. He only told my dad a couple of stories which my dad passed on to me. Uncle Joe was a great man. I remember going to visit often and he would always have a big cigar in his mouth. I always loved the smell of cigars after those times.

My Father was a WW2 Marine corpsman . Saw combat on Okinawa and Guam . He was one tough old man , as that whole Generation was . God bless them all .

I'm not even sure what to say. I can't figure out if my tears are because of the pain these men went through, my utmost admiration for their courage, bravery or sacrifice, or my disgust at the trivial things that have caused me to be angry, worry or cause me pain. This has changed my perspective. God bless you and your story Doc Emery.

I wish my dad was as open about talking about his time as a SSgt. in the South Pacific during WWll. It wasn’t until his final two days before his passing while under heavy morphine that his story came out. We listened as he called his men’s names to be careful, or check this hut or building. Take cover and so many other commands. Hearing his anguish as he finds out about his best buddy’s death by machine gun. On and on he went for the better part of two days as his family all around listened without speaking. It was a real honor and one of the highlights of my life to be able to be there with my wife and kids (all grown) at the time of his passing. May God bless all our service men and women, past, present and future.

I was a Marine in Vietnam, our corpsmen were very special people. Sometimes I think they don't get near the acknowledgement they deserve for attention to duty & courage under any & all conditions. Our "docs" never failed to show up & perform, no matter the situation, many times under heavy fire. Semper Fi to all the Navy Corpsmen. Salute!

Never forget the real life heros like this man.

This is a brave, mentally tough man. God Bless him, the Navy and Marine Corps.

Growing up I had 5 uncles. All 5 served in combat in WWII. Two fought against the Nazi’s and Three in the Pacific. All came home to lead good lives and raise families. The three that served in the pacific could never talk about it. If it came up in conversation they would become pensive and quiet. The other two had only humorous ones about buddies, but never about combat . A couple had been physically wounded, but all came home with wounds much deeper. They’ve all passed away now, but I miss them dearly. I thank them and all those, like this corpsman, that fought for freedom against evilness. We must always remember the cost they paid for us. 🇺🇸

This man is also mentally brave to be able to speak even now about the horrors he had to go through! Bless them all 😇😳

I am a71 year old man who’s tears were flowing during the whole time that I watched this interview. May God bless Doc Emery and all those who have served our country.

Thank you for the men who served and fought in those horrible battles. Thank you, thank you

Yes,hand salute Corpsman. YOU are the true heroes. 👊🇺🇸👊🇺🇸

Can you imagine being 19 years old and working as a Navy Corpsman on Iwo Jima in 1945? I miss you dearly Doc Emery 🙏

My buddy's father was there, too, on Iwo as a 19 yr old Navy corpsman. He left the Navy after the war but civilian life didn't suit him. He enlisted in the Army, served for 35 years leading units from squad leader to brigade commander retiring as a colonel. Along with having served in WW II he also served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam war. After that he and a friend started a consulting and development firm where they helped in designing the Bradley tank. He passed in 2005. My father, now 97, served aboard the USS Reno during WW II. His light cruiser provided artillery support for those fighting on Iwo Jima. Daddy still puts in a 30- hr workweek (his 4th job after "retirement") and says he plans to work until he's 104. I believe him.

During my 20+ years as a hospice RN I wonder if I comforted as many of the dying as you did in a month. I hope you've lived the wonderful life you earned.

I served as a Navy Corpsman (HM3) w/the Marines in Viet Nam in ‘66, just turned 20, and I salute you “Doc”. FWIW I had all the same thoughts/misgivings you did before my first experience in actual combat.

This Navy man looks fantastic for his age! You can see he is tough mentally and I am certain he saved alot of lives on that volcanic hell hole. RIP Doc. Prayers are with you sir. My dad was wounded on Peleliu in the knee from a direct bullet hit. He always said the corpman saved him from bleeding to death right there as his artery had been destroyed. My dad was 19 at the time, and limped until he passed at 82.

As a former Navy Corpsman serving with the Marines in combat, every Marine lost I took personally. They are not just soilders, but brothers.

My uncle was a ww2 veteran in the navy. One day I asked my mom what he did during his time in the Pacific. She said he picked up the bodies of the wounded and those who were dead. He never spoke of the war. I'm a marine corps veteran and I give my THANKS to all veteran and those of all wars.

I did a lot of business with man who served on Iwo, and is now deceased. His name was Mac Healy, and from Detroit. He was a Navy Corpsman also. Mac was a fine gentleman; was honest, trustworthy, and good family man. As I said, I did a lot of business with him over a number of years and always knew that if he told me something it was the absolute truth. I respected him immensely. He never talked about his service on Iwo Jima. It was too hard for him to. He told me that the only person he ever told was his dear wife. Many guys couldn’t talk about their experiences with their wives, but he did. He told me that it made all the difference to him, to be able to talk about it that is, and that their marriage bonds were stronger because she understood the pain that he sometimes went through. Peace. Out.

I asked a local man how he became a funeral home owner and he said "I was a Corpsman in WW2, I saw it all". Thanks Norm Zachow RIP.

I served as an Army Medic and sit here stunned with tears in my eyes! You are an incredible man Sir and May God Bless and keep you. No matter the uniform the blood is all the same color!

Corporal Bruce Gordon Williams from the 5th Marine Division. He made it home he was wounded by shrapnel That was my dad I'm so proud of you and I had no idea how much you had to go through until I became a grown woman and you were already gone. How would anyone be really understand, unless you'd been there. I'm proud of you all thank you❤

As a FMF Corpsman myself, these devil docs of WW2, Korea and Vietnam have always been the bravest men i can imagine.

I was pretty stoic until he talked about giving that man the last rites, then I cried like a baby. Bless all of my fellow veterans

The things those eyes have seen are beyond the understanding of many today. I can't put into words the respect I have for veterans of all wars but especially the second world war. Rest in peace doc and all of the fallen. You will be remembered.

Fascinating to listen to this fellow who lived History. The Rabbi that comforted the Catholic man was very moving!

The greatest generation of men and women 🇺🇸 thank you

a heck of a man who fought for freedom, his country and fellow marines.

It’s been a privilege to listen to your story sir.

Some of today's politicians should take to heart in what this man has to say. He and his generation faught for the freedom we enjoy today, not the right to assault it in the name of one man. Thank you "Doc"

I had the honor to speak with this great man a couple of years ago by telephone. I was in hopes that he might have known my Uncle Floyd Hallmark who served in the 5th Marine Division, and was KIA on March 1, 1945 @ Hill 362A. Doc informed me that he was wounded on the following day @ the same location. These brave young men were indeed the GREATEST GENERATION. Semper Fi!

Men like this are the reason we live the way we do today. God bless you sir.

These veterans literally grew up in an instant and experienced more in s few short months or years than can be imagined. They truly are the Greatest Generation and our country and world is so much the better for their sacrifices. We owe it to them to listen to their stories and preserve freedom and peace.

19 years old...unbelievable. God bless Doc Emery and all of them.

One of the things that I’m most impressed with is the emotional fortitude of this gentlemen. Most veterans when telling these stories break down and rightfully so. He did not, you could tell he was absolutely moved though. Amazing stories and I hope our younger generations and politicians listen and understand their sacrifice

As a Former Marine combat vet, thank you Doc for all that you did.

What an absolute treasure this man is. Doing the impossible in the midst of a horrifying situation. Salute!

I salute you Doc a true American hero. You did your job.RIP

This was the most powerful story on Iwo Jima, and possibly the entire Word War II, that I've ever seen. Hope he's still with us and doing fine. Thank You for all you did.

you can tell he still sees these images vividly as he talks about it. sorry you had to go through that brother my war was bad enough but I couldn't imagine what you went through. thank you for our freedom and for your service.

This gentleman has the cleanest diction and pronunciation of words. Us folks from the South cannot begin to articulate our words like this man. Beautiful to hear him speak of these events like he did.

Thank you Doc Emery for your amazing sacrifice on that terrible Island. The combat corpsman and medics are Godsends, performing their duty without a complaint. God bless you Doc and thank you!

I am so very proud of this man, he did his job to the best of his ability. Listening to him share his stories, brought tears to my eyes, just thinking of the many men that fought and died to bring freedom to all, and allowed me to live a wonderful life. Thank you to all that served, you are not forgotten.

Great interview, great questions. He is well versed and truly vivid for his age! Deepest respect for our Navy Corpsman. Train just as hard to be able to keep up with the unit.🇺🇲

Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.

Thanks to this man and other marines and navy my grandma’s brother was one of those 22,000 airmen who did an emergency landing and lived to fly more raids and come home.

You could see in this mans eyes, that he was remembering every step that he took in Iwo Jima. This many years past and it is like yesterday to him. Where would we be with out men like him. Bless him and others like him.

These men fought in this legendary war, one in which the toll was heavy. Your names will not be forgotten, your bravery, heroic acts, will never be forgotten as well.

I'm a former Marine, combat arms..those Navy docs are awesome!!. That was the greatest generation ever.. I wish we still had that spirit now.. God Bless all who served and those currently serving our great nation.🇺🇸

Tremendous, brave man. Thank you for what you did there.

This is a fine man! His experience brings me to tears, he is the last person that many seen before they passed, I know he brought them comfort and peace,as they were going home! God bless!

Sir you make me proud to be an American. A true Hero!

I had to wipe away tears many times while listening to this great man…my Dad was Chief Pharmacists Mate John J (Jack) Yinger. He was there too..and every word that Doc Emory says here rings true in my heart and soul. God bless you Doc…and thanks…

My Dad was at Iwo Jima. He was in the Navy, assigned to a Mine Sweeper. At some point, he was transferred to the Marine’s as a Corpsman. He got to Iwo Jima right after the initial invasion.

What a great video. This Corpsman tells the story so well. I have so much respect for Corpsman. They put their life on the line to save ours. They saved my life .

May GOD Bless this Very Brave Gentleman ! As Any Marine will tell you, the Corpsman is The guy you want around. What a price that generation paid for All of us ! Fmr Sgt. U.S.M.C., 69' -72

For my part, the sacrifices of these men, these greatest of our generations, will never be lost nor forgotten, but always honored. Incredible, the violence and destruction that they witnessed and fought through. 🇺🇸

I'm so glad people are recording these stories. I lost the recording of my uncle Elvin who landed on d + 6 he was a bazooka man and I regret it so much!

I don't normally comment on videos I watch but this one moved me so much I must thank you and Doc Emery

When everyone else has their heads down, the Corpsman is up and moving from casualty to casualty. Marines have the utmost respect and admiration for the Navy Corpsman. The job they do takes extreme bravery. They all should have been awarded the MOH. We called them Doc. It was how we showed respect, affection, and acknowleged their importance. The only Navy a Marine treats as an equal.

I joined in 1971 at 17 1/2 yrs old and trained as a USAF medic with hopes to serve in Southeast Asia where I thought I would be needed. The service had other plans. However, all through training we would periodically hear about Navy "docs" and the feats they'd accomplished. While focused on our own training and the job we had to do, we none-the-less had extreme respect for them! Salute to "Doc" Emery and the long line of docs and medics who've stood their watch with grim determination so that others might survive!

One of the best interviews I ever seen of a veteran, very moving and personal.

You can see the sadness in his eyes. It never goes away.

What a fine and brave individual… thank you for sharing this Marine Corps story. 🇱🇷

I am deeply honored and humbled these brave men who served before me. I am deeply proud of my service to this country in the United States Marines! God bless the USA and our beloved Corps!

I wrote this poem and place it here to honor my uncle that served as a Seabee in this battle. How many Tears Have Fallen Tears so many have fallen Through the years for the Greatest Nation ever Tears for life liberty the pursuit of happiness For a free world Tears for the sons and daughters that never returned home Warrior soldiers all Tears wiped from the cheeks of so many wives Shed by the children with only faint memories Tears behind the mother's veil On father's handkerchief Tears at the base of the white stone That wet the flowers and flags Tears at the sound of taps played in the distance For the memories of buddies Tears at the sight and sound of dog tags boots Empty Tears when the aircraft flyover Stars shining brightly Tears as the ships sail Anchors aweigh Tears for those that patrol Guard the dark nights alone Tears at roll call With no reply to a name called How many tears have fallen Bless Them All Dr. Sack 5/30/2021

This Man is so peaceful in the way he describes so much violence and death. Semper Fi Doc.

My dad fought with 5th Marine Div. at Iwo. He said any of his buddies would die to protect a corpsman.

God bless this hero and all heroes like him

What an inspiring and good man. Reminds me of my grandfather who also fought in WWII. Though he would rarely speak of it. They saw horror and still exemplified the best of the human spirit!

I've watched all of these. There's something about this man I find peace listening to him.

I sat and listened to your story of the work you did on Iwa jima and couldn't help but think if you may have worked on my Dad he was in the 4th marine dev. He was on one of the runways helping planes take off when he ran to cover another Morine and was hit by shrapnel in the chest. Dad smoked and had a pack of lucky strike cigarettes in his left pocket the shrapnel went directly through the target on that pack of cigarettes, into his chest . I want to thank you for working on those yong men and your service and sacrifice sir and God bless you and your family.

What a brave and courageous man. Thank you.

You are a good man sir. Thank you from a young Canadian. My GrandDad landed in Italy and left in Holland. I believe this generation are about to experience what you have. Difference is you guys were real people, today not so....most are out of touch with reality now adays. Oh well,...all vets deserve to be remembered and helped by all forms of government....they should never have to struggle again....that is respect..and rememberance.

The mental toughness they had to do this job was something else. Thank you for your service. God Bless!

That was riveting. That man must have saved countless lives under horrendous circumstances, he is a bona fide hero .

You did your job well Doc !

“Uncommon Valor was a Common Virtue” among the Marines this account is a testimony to it Semper Fi

Full respect sent to this Marine. 🇺🇸

We love you Doc. Thank you for what you and your brothers did for us. We can never repay you.

This is one of the most fascinating interviews. This man you could have listened to all day. So sad all the horrors and tragedy he must have witnessed and gone through. We can never thank men like him enough. But Sir i shall. We shall never forget thank you eternally

As a Corpsman from Lebanon, 83-84 it is hard to understand all he went through. It makes me very proud that I carried on that tradition. I would’ve given my life for my Marines. And they showed that they would give theirs for me.

A very thoughtful man. Semper Fidelis.

A True Hero….A huge price to pay for freedom, that maybe lost on the youth today. My father was there

Thank you my Dad was in Munich Germany. God Bless you VERY RICHLY. YOU GUYS Are MY HEROS!

wow, Maybe the most intense interview I have ever seen. Most impressive? He is able to tell the story.

I don’t have the words for such bravery and tenacity but I do thank them all from the bottom of my heart ❤️.

A beautiful man amongst beautiful men, thank you my brother

Ugh, men like this make me melt with humility and gratitude.

What an awesome story that should be shown to as many as possible. We truly don't know the pains these men went through and lived with to their dying days.

I am 58 and both of my parents served in the Navy in WWII and so did all of my uncles in the Navy and other branches of the armed services. Thankfully they all survived, but to see his story and to remember the very few I heard as a child and to see the state of this country now I am thankful the are all gone and to see that what has become of this great country after all of their sacrifices. I too am a vet and was lucky as the rest of my family as to come out of my service unscathed. God Bless America

We can never repay the dept we owe these men, but we must always remember them 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸