US Marine's Shocking Stories Of Barbaric Jungle Combat On Okinawa | Remember WW2 

Shout out to my dawgs from MSSP, just discovering this legend.

Matt and Shane brought me here.

RIP Corporal Filipek January 26, 2023. Thank you for your service. Condolences to his family he was a hero!

Thanks Shane Gillis. This man is a national treasure. I’m a better man for having heard Walt’s stories

This dude is on the Mount Rushmore of DAWGS. One of the few people who could tell stories of war crimes in 432 hz.

Shout out to all the dawgz here listening to a true American hero

Dawgs & ski’s here to salute an American badass

I just cracked a beer. and I'm sitting here listening to this legend! thank you MSSP

Not an ounce of PTSD in this man. Bro is invincible

All Dawgz go to heaven and this dude was a DAWG. RIP to an absolute legend!

This guy is Shrek 1

97 years young, even Father Time didn’t want to pick fight with this man. Respect to an absolute DAWG

To the MSSP folks here: listen to the full interview. It’s got so many other gems (some funny, some badass, some patriotic, etc.) that aren’t quoted by Shane. Trust me it’s worth a dawg’s time

3 minutes in and this guy is a beast! Aged 94 and sharper than anybody. Shoots an enemy 500 yards out and says “I came here to fight and I’m ready”. A legend

I work in Japan and I played this video for my bosses and coworkers when the topic of WWII came up during a drinking session because of my race. It was hilarious to see their uncomfortable silence turn into uncomfortable laughter. This American legend just made himself a couple of fans in the home of his former enemy.

Yo shane did a solid impression if this guy

I'm 38 and can't remember middle school this man was sharper than ill ever be

Someone needs to make a movie about this guy. Legend.

My grandfather was in the 6th with you on Okinawa. He was buried alive by a bomb but luckily someone dug him out and he lived! RIP Walt! True hero!

This guy is a national treasure. The story of him going out to get his squad leader as well as taking out a Japanese machine gun nest sounds more like a silver star to me. For him to be able to sit there and tell us in detail his experiences well into his 90s is very special. “How old were you on the island?”.....”18 buddy, 18”

Thank you for your service! I'm proud to be your niece 🙂

The amount of absolute respect from fellow dawgs to this big DAWG is a beautiful thing. RIP to an American hero

R.I.P Walt. Was a pleasure to meet him and work for him when I was a teenager. Now I’m 27z

This man seems so happy while telling his story.

TIMESTAMPS 00:00:02 Introduction and comedy 00:00:26 Name, DOB, age, health, branch, MOS, rank, award, theater 00:01:49 Okinawa landing, tracer rounds + im ready, 00:04:00 fluent English POW 00:05:58 Sugarloaf + potato masher + burn em out + flies 00:07:30 Lt. sends Walter, disables machine gunner, Walter gets injured + MP come get this fighting marine 00:11:10 night watch 00:12:28 90-day-wonder officer + crossfire + crawl to give orders + found alcohol + cave sardines + leeches 00:16:10 picture of POW + two FNGs and the tide + cave with grenade + Japanese L shape with hikari knife 00:20:56 Ise Shima + Ernest Taylor Pyle + Okinawa + two Zero pilots POWs + "you don't know unless you been there + Chinese Garrison Duty with armored car 00:26:56 take the creek not the road Colonel + tickled by the bomb 00:28:10 Polish family and family history + coal mine stories + union family and union suppression Sgt. Filipek 00:34:01 What were you planing to do before the war? + joining marine Corps 00:35:37 Basic training at Paris Island 00:39:02 How did you hear about Pearl Harbor? 00:40:26 Colonel Bulldog stories 00:42:48 Beaver Tail outpost and Guadalcanal (6th Marine Division) + Iguana story + LCVP story 00:46:48 Coast of Okinawa + "My Crazy Marines will take it", Colonel Victor France Bleasdale + spider holes and tactics of japanese + combat stories 00:50:50 Banzai attack + that's the old saying in the USMC 00:52:38 What were your experiences with the Native civilian Okinawans? 00:54:00 Shaker Mechanics 00:54:40 Sargent wants to use the foxhole + loyalty of the Corps + machine gun nest with spider holes + friendly fire between Baker company results in squad leader 01:00:13 Walter became squad leader + Mortars and the Shuri Line + Coursers LMGs + gold teeth + kamakazi attacks 01:06:21 Destruction of Civilian Towns + caught lier about Naha + Grenades and Napalm to delouse caves 01:09:10 sleeping in tombs + didn't worry about nothing at 18 years of age 01:10:39 Weather + Halazone Water Purification Tablet Bottle + sleep in mud + shower in a helmet + dry socks 01:13:00 Lieutenant Bars + how to take Sugarloaf Hill + flying Colors + Hey Buddy + Japanese using USMC gear and ammo + Japanese tanks and tactics 01:18:33 Gunny Sgt with Prisoner with picture of Japanese at Great Wall 01:21:19 THE PHOTO + DO OR DIE 01:23:13 Japanese faking being dead + You don't know if you're not there + didn't worry about nothing 01:25:52 Unwanted visitor + banzai charge 01:28:25 Need a volunteer to find squad leader shot by company B (Walter's opinion) + spider hole definition 01:31:44 I GOT MY BELLY FULL

What a character! Some guys are deeply affected by their experience and then there's this guy. Like water off a ducks back as they say...

Yes Walter true dawg

Im a painter in Florida, and i talk to these guys all the time. Im a history buff and love talking to these guys. The stories are unbelievable.

i love RU-vid just for the simple fact we can keep theses stories forever

He was talking like he was at camp. Thank you for your service .

This man and his generation is why we are free. Sad that we don’t have this attitude as a nation anymore.

Matt and Shane gave this man another showing of support so we could all be in awe of Corporal Walter Filipek.

Came here from the most recent episode of MSSP, and realized they already talked about Walter before, and all the Dawgs had already assembled.

Only 15% of men in combat in WW2 fired at the enemy, this man made up for those 85%

I worked as a paramedic in Raleigh County (Beckly) West Virgina. There is a Big Va Hospital there in the late 90's early 20's- Thats where I met my wife at Raliegh General Hospital. I have met many WWII vets just like this man; he makes me proud to be an American, and even more so since I'm from West ByGod Virgina. It's more likely than not I met this hero. I'm so happy I found this channel and subscribed.

God what I would give to be as lucid and mentally-tough as this gentleman at age 94. Such a good memory it seems his brain is clean and healthy. Listening to him recall his time in battle during WWII and it is easy to see his mental strength and acuity are what enabled him to survive and get home safe and relatively healthy.

Found this from Matt and Shane's secret podcast. Give it a listen folks.

Mr. Filipek is a great story teller. Very strait forward, funny and sharp. Thank you Sir!

True meaning of a straight shooter, in the literal sense too from that shot he described, this channel is a treasure trove.

Why does anyone down vote any of these testimonial videos? These men are all so charming.

The lack of views is a disgrace.

“He was tryna put some greenery on his gun and i said wellll...” what an absolute legend of a man. These people are true legends.

This man is literally a rapid fire machine gun of badass stories, and punch lines.

What up DAWGS? SODTAOE

“A visitor we didn’t need” Spoken by a marine knee deep in the ****. This beast of a man is a hoot and a half painted in liberty colors covered in Stars and Stripes. A pleasure to have heard his story. Hats off with the upmost respect for your sacrifice and bravery Sir Walter Filipek.

I can't remember what I'm talking about mid-sentence and this 94 year old can recall war stories from his teenage years, truly impressive

This guy is a fucking treasure man. He reminds me of my Dad's Dad, my grandfather. His facial expressions and timing are so familiar to me. This generation is just about gone and they'll be missed. HOORAH Marine!! HOORAH!!

This guy subs to the patreon.

Where the dawgz at?

Clarity, levity,dignity and confidence! This man is a treasure. God bless you shock trooper.

The DAWGS are here

Every American should know this man’s name. Absolute legend. Reminds me of a Korean War vet I know who was a Browning belt fed machine gunner. He used to laugh telling me how many enemy he killed.

Semper FI! Marine!!! I'll Stand beside you anytime. Thank you So Much for your service in defence of our Country.

His humor and smile just warm my heart! God bless America and thank you for your service

This guy rocks

Wow. He just recently died. Rest in peace sir. You built this country and provided safety for me and my children. Thank you.

I revisit this everytime I hear Shane talk about it

Here because Shane Girris told me to watch

I came here from MSSP. Where my Dawgs at?

“A bullet went through my helmet, chuckle chuckle” 😆 Damn

OMG!!! This gentleman fought on Sugarloaf Hill where my stepfather in the 6th Marine Tank Battalion supported Cpl Day and his squad in their breakout from the Japanese surrounding them.

I FKN LOVE THIS GUY!!! PERIOD

Matt & Shane's Secret Podcast brought me here.

I could talk to this man forever... Semper Fi, sir

Rest in peace Corporal Walter Filipek, you were a true warrior and a hero

I have a hard time sleeping in a hotel because it’s not my own bed… the grit of this man is incredible. An American hero

His interview is priceless! He did what he had to, just to survive

TOUGH AS NAILS! I love how he pauses and says "well" between anecdotes. It's seems so long since I've heard that.

This man is a hero and so brave.

C charlie company, amazing, I just watched another hero John Morgan tell his story of Okinawa, he was in company G that stayed to protect Charlie company's rear or flank while Charlie went up the hill that night to "do their thing" against the Japanese in the caves on that hill. John said it was awesome to watch Charlie company fight all night, watching the tracers and the flamethrowers till they subdued the Japanese. Amazing that these two heroes were in action there at the same time and still are here to tell their story. Thank you Walter for your and all of C Charlie company's service and sacrifice, I have no doubt that I would not be here today, or in a free Australia without you.

Thank you Gillis!! So glad someone had the insight to capture this LEGENDARY man's story!

1:12:55 “you didn’t have time for nothing just fight, fight, fight buddy. That’s the law of survival.”

When was this video done? We need more men like him

So glad shane poonted me towards this. I wanna hug this guy. Reminds me of my grandfather, listening to this makes me feel like im sittin with him hearing stories of Germany during ww2. Thank you for your service

This man is so alert, memory fresh and with a strong voice. He's still got that 'devi may care' attitude. I'd love to sit across from him to hear his stories - and I'm 60 years old.

Thank you for your service!

Shane gils brought me here

Thank you for your service sir, and may you rest in peace!

"we was fighting 7/24" He is AWSOME!!

Amazing. Purely amazing. Makes me damn proud to hear this story. 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼

Gilly brought me here

Ive been a caregiver for 8 years and I enjoy listening to veteran storys such as this. My grandpa died when I was 5 so I never got to talk to him about his time in the service but I know he was in WWII and I have his belt buckle and other things to remember him by. Thank you for your service Sir. I love to see people at your age doing well and having such good memory. I once took care of a 104 year old women who could still walk to the bathroom. You and her both are an inspiration. Keep on keepin on Sir :)

Thank you for your service Mr. Filipek. Your stories make me miss my grandpa.

my dude going shrek 1 right now

Here from MSSP what a legend this guy is

Here from MSSP … This man a legend !! Wassup Dawgs

2 years later back & sad to hear in the comments this gentleman has left us here on earth. Thank you for your service sir, for your courage & commitment. I’ll say it once again they don’t make men like this anymore. I wish more people in todays society would have more appreciation & interest in hearing these veterans stories. Condolences to his family & may he rest in peace.

I love hearing his stories RIP Corporal Filipek God Bless You and Thank you for your service ❤️❤️❤️

"No one knows unless they have fought on the front lines." Thank you for your courage and service. You and men like you is why America exist as a free nation. May freedom forever ring. This people, is how we have what we have. God bless all who have served and still serve. Prayerfully, war will never be fought on our homeland.

Dawg here from Canada getting learnt about true American heroism

The amount of dawgs that big dawg brought here warms my heart. Rest in heaven Walter you earned it

Walter is the epitome of I just don't give a fucc I love this man

His is telling the story like it happened yesterday. Incredible memory and sharp as a tack at 94.

What a life, what stories, what a man! RIP Corporal, thank you sincerely for your service...and your stories, too!

Oh man, I don't think he has talked about how many he has killed, but it sure sounds like more than a few dozen. Absolute unit. Got the luck, brains, skill and humor. What a man.

One thing he forgot to mention, is he was seriously wounded from shrapnel in his side, as well as his left knee, and constantly bleeding this entire time. He mentioned the wound, but not that he was wounded and on battle in the same day, several times, stacking injuries and going back out.

Sir you are what we call a ww2 hero! A true fighting Marine, trained to carry out a job that me and most others could not even imagine. I am very happy that you survived that hell and I’m privileged to be able to listen to your experiences in the Pacific. From a Navy Veteran, I salute you sir!

Rest in Peace Mr. Filipek. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

Matt and Shanes brought me here. This man is an absolute Dawg

God bless you Sir... my grandfather was on the island with you building roads.