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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@emmanuelawosusi2365 Жыл бұрын

😮😮😮😮😮

@bo0tsy1 Жыл бұрын

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

@NSBlack_Stallion Жыл бұрын

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

@scotthotchkiss3749 Жыл бұрын

@richardthornhill4630 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to all our veterans who served.

@bunk95 6 ай бұрын

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

@Native_love Жыл бұрын

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!

@dkkuhn87 Жыл бұрын

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

@westonadams7135 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@lennyfritz736 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrqTnphjq8DOaYU.html

@jonathandeschenes2973 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@jonathandeschenes2973 Жыл бұрын

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

@TravelatorH8r Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@tommychew6544 Жыл бұрын

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.

@madmachine5244 Жыл бұрын

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.

@topcatandgang Жыл бұрын

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 ай бұрын

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?

@matthewsmith9425 Жыл бұрын

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.

@836dmar Жыл бұрын

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

@gh87716 Жыл бұрын

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

@ericbassett6389 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@basedmonitored5191 Жыл бұрын

What freedom? lol

@larryb982 Жыл бұрын

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!

@TheYouTubeMechanic Жыл бұрын

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

@ms.sherlock Жыл бұрын

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.

@martyhardman3892 4 ай бұрын

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

@richie8346 Жыл бұрын

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

@pandorasboxwithtre-vaughn3753 Жыл бұрын

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

@pendulum1997 7 ай бұрын

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

@tnreprasentog7769 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-xk6ed4zi3t Жыл бұрын

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...

@tylerdurdin.1982 Жыл бұрын

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 🇺🇲

@willbrink Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelhill4183 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and stories

@VinegarAndSaltedFries 7 ай бұрын

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

@johncurtis6815 Жыл бұрын

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.

@richardtruitt5073 Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely thank you for your service

@danielhughes5517 Жыл бұрын

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

@TheGainfather Жыл бұрын

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

@Mordant.Melodys Жыл бұрын

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.

@jcee2259 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@kirkbrown8189 Жыл бұрын

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.

@adriannarobeson4758 Жыл бұрын

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

@douglasjones2570 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!

@kurtzembower9297 Жыл бұрын

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..❤

@liberty202 Жыл бұрын

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

@ericsmythe Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@lewisbenzie845 Жыл бұрын

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

@dannyv.6358 Жыл бұрын

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

@alexandertaylor1225 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video thank you.

@menwithven8114 10 ай бұрын

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

@kennethcaine3402 Жыл бұрын

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.

@xochitl9161 Жыл бұрын

You are all the greatest Heroes. Thank you Sir.

@bensears7499 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Asboulty

@ChevyBoyCallofDuty 8 ай бұрын

🙏🏻🇺🇸 Thank You For Your Service!

@GaveMeGrace1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@xvsj-s2x Жыл бұрын

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

@robertgreenwald2811 9 ай бұрын

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!

@floridanews8786 Жыл бұрын

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.

@PARRISHMELLOTT Жыл бұрын

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

@sladeb6036 Жыл бұрын

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

@rocortega2064 Жыл бұрын

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.

@unappreciatedtreehouse821 Жыл бұрын

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.

@Bluis5445 Жыл бұрын

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

@HarupertBeagleton-dz5gw Жыл бұрын

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

@dorianleclair7390 Жыл бұрын

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

@markpaul-ym5wg Жыл бұрын

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

@johnschmitt5259 Жыл бұрын

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!

@coonplatoon 3 ай бұрын

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

@markperkovich992 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir and God bless you.

@TheRagratus Жыл бұрын

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.

@Tolson2024 Жыл бұрын

Much respect sir thank u for ur service

@johndreyer9730 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the beautiful country

@sallyaguilera9694 Жыл бұрын

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

@Saiyan_B 8 ай бұрын

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

@chillis28 Жыл бұрын

Much respect Sir!

@rugerraylewis2602 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DonaldKDever Жыл бұрын

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

@robertsarorn6273 Жыл бұрын

God bless this generation.

@johhnn143 Жыл бұрын

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

@soakedspider Жыл бұрын

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

@michaelangelo7511 Жыл бұрын

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

@Genman510 Жыл бұрын

Love those guys. ❤real heroes.

@aIex1337 Жыл бұрын

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.

@allenbuck5589 Жыл бұрын

Great American thank you sir From. Sc

@jeff-vs2eu Жыл бұрын

Thank you and god bless you sir!

@lelandkelley2199 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thegrandestcherokee7161 Жыл бұрын

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

@thediner8929 Жыл бұрын

He looks good for his age.

@kevinsanders7370 Жыл бұрын

*me in hell let loose* Respect

@WhiteTrashPardy Жыл бұрын

Lockered a savage name no wonder he made it

@LouisianaPyro93 Жыл бұрын

God bless you sir.

@riverbender9898 Жыл бұрын

I salute you Sir!

@MGB-learning Жыл бұрын

Great video

@billydeewilliams9104 Жыл бұрын

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.

@huntingtonbeachsasquatch Жыл бұрын

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

@curtislarson1487 Жыл бұрын

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

@madmachine5244 Жыл бұрын

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.

@tier1solutions28 Жыл бұрын

The america he fought for no longer exists.

@jacobbevers8171 6 ай бұрын

100%

@asgerdanielsen567 5 ай бұрын

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

@tombob4002 5 ай бұрын

I agree

@Don.E.63 5 ай бұрын

Sad but true.

@reconnectingtryagain6986 4 ай бұрын

he fought the nazis and now they’re here

@patrick87100 Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother. 11b,cib

@paulscountry456 Жыл бұрын

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

@alandavis9644 Жыл бұрын

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

@kevinmeyer95 Жыл бұрын

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

@brandonlueschen6770 5 ай бұрын

Revolution 2.0 is starting

@capnhands 9 ай бұрын

I should have fought in WWII not Iraq. Thank you for keeping us free.

@AmazonArrow1570 Жыл бұрын

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

@northwestgaming4049 Жыл бұрын

Seeing that blue cord makes me want to ask why is the sky blue???

@nicholasriddle3582 Жыл бұрын

I have so much respect for this generation.. it's sad to see my own generation be so disrespectful to them ...

@Circa1664 Жыл бұрын

What a badass name

@Khornecussion Жыл бұрын

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