Central Illinois World War II Stories - Oral History Interview: Wesley Matthews of Mechanicsburg

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11 жыл бұрын

Wesley Matthews served in the army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge as an ammunition bearer. He was hit by shrapnel that pierced his thigh, and he lay wounded for a whole day and into the night before four soldiers rescued him.

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@dannymatthews6365 4 жыл бұрын

This is my Father. I have more respect for him than any other person except my Mother. Both exceptional people. There are many more stories that he didn’t tell and details to the stories he did tell that it would fill volumes. I wish I could write a book. I would include the reunion of the 99th Infantry Division after I had gone online and found only one of the men that had gone back to the quarry and brought him back. With my Dad I called this man and asked if he was the same Joe Tylka that had been in 99th. After confirming that I handed the phone to Dad and went outside for a cigarette. They made plans to meet at the upcoming reunion. That meeting was emotional for me. If it weren’t for him I would not have been born.

@bayoujd 3 жыл бұрын

What a funny, lovely, amazing American hero. I would’ve loved to listen to all of his stories. Thank you Mr Matthews for your service.

@daryllsievewright2699 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing... 🤗

@airdrop1670 3 жыл бұрын

there were so many incredible men and women that served during that time but it was such a pleasure to listen to his story , god bless the greatest generation .

@scottydog62 3 жыл бұрын

If you have more details of his stories I would love to hear them Danny

@tdtvegas 3 жыл бұрын

😊

@airdrop1670 3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the best recountings I've seen , what a guy , god bless him .

@thebestyouneverheardof 3 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent interview, Mr Matthews is tenacious to say the least. Thank you for sharing this.

@Tele999zzz 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear a respectful engaged interviewer. Fantastic story - respect to this and all soldiers

@vivians9392 3 жыл бұрын

What a character. He has so much detail and humor in his stories that you feel like you were almost there with him.

@fazorvision 8 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@dr.barrycohn5461 3 жыл бұрын

He's regular fella. Very with it. Good humored. A real cut up. A great raconteur. One can easily imagine the times. He's manage to pack in an awful lot in one life.

@sr633 Жыл бұрын

The battle of the bulge had an awful winter and he was there. Salute !

@chrisburg7979 2 жыл бұрын

This gentleman was a fantastic person and a tribute to the USA. From. Uk god bess him .

@nervousordo 2 жыл бұрын

Wesley Matthews passed on September 17, 2016.

@troyturner8221 Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh I wish I would've met your dad

@user-hb3lh4wz3f Жыл бұрын

WOW, what a guy, suffered so much then gets shit on by the authorities!

@marcclement7396 Жыл бұрын

Good man. A true hero.

@johnheigis83 Жыл бұрын

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@williamforbes6291 3 жыл бұрын

Yo im only 26. My family dont like talking about the war who lived it and i dont.know any.veterans who are willing.to disclose (only came out of service decade.ish ago) Anyone please email me or message me.any good interviews I cant get this kind of perspective elsewhere especially with corona

@alexcorrea4828 2 жыл бұрын

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