Completed Marine Corps boot camp at 14... like a boss

I'm currently 79 years old and I retired in 1982 after 22 years in the Marine Corps. This is the first time that I have heard about Dan Bullock. Semper Fi.

Pfc. Dan Bullock, thank you for your service. Heart of a lion at 14.

This made me sad..he deserves to be recognized. He had more guts than most men..

I propose he(Dan Bullock) should have his statue reflecting in the Vietnam War KIA Wall at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC

I retired from the National Personnel Records Center over 30 years of service. I actually had Dan Bullock military record on my desk. I remember read through his whole military file. I was so amazed by this young man. That's how I knew about his life story. I have work on a lot of veteran military records. But Dan Bullock military records is one that have always stayed with me. I'm glad that he has a tombstone and that he's not forgotten.

I am turning 80 this year, and I remember what it took to make it through basic training at the age of 21. I can't imagine what determination Dan would have had to have to be able to make it through basic at that age. My profound respect for Dan, his service, and for the people who keep his memory alive.

As a former Marine I want to know why is this not a part of our marine corp history just as a chesty puller or any other former marine who has made the ultimate sacrifice for this country. Why is Dan not buried in Arlington National Cemetery with honors among this Nations recognized hero’s. Age 14 getting grinded up at Parris island in the 60’s. That was a death sentence in it self. No one should have ever had to try find his family. We should automatically know where his family resides. Why was there no movie of this? Then to see his grave with a donated headstone from a tv host and not the government is very disappointing. But thank you to the few that have recognized this young mans contributions to the United States and abroad. Where is this cemetery located?

It is amazing anyone could make it through a military boot camp at 14, I was eighteen when I went through and it was the toughest experience of my life.

Rest in peace brother 🇺🇸😔

That’s very thoughtful of Mr. Kastner to visit and maintain Dan’s grave and thoughtful of Mr. McGowan to take his family to visit once a year. Dan deserves to be honored. He was a very brave young man. RIP

I can’t believe how young this man was, RIP hero

I am a Vietnam era veteran. I knew at the time several 17 year old soldiers, who were sent to Vietnam after they turned 18, and I have known others who served at 17. A kid who worked for me in 2005 had a father who joined the Marine Corps the same year I joined the Army, but he joined after getting in trouble with the law and being told to join the Marines or go to jail. He had served with honor in Vietnam and was given a medical retirement due to all he had seen and done during his tour in Vietnam. He had bad PTSD which had affected his sons' upbringing. The idea of a 14 or 15 year old kid going through all that defies comprehension. Bless that child's memory.

Badass to make it through boot camp at 14.

I’m 76 years old, did 4 years in the Marine Corps, experienced Nam near the same area as Bullock. Yet this is my first time hearing about Dan Bullock. Wow, 14 in Marine Corps boot camp, that’s quite a feat!

Semper Fi Brother. If only this new generation had an ounce of his courage and self sacrifice we would be a better country for it.

A very interesting story. I'm British, but am surprised that I have never heard about Dan before. Well done to all for bringing him to my attention.

I went through basic when I was 17 ... even those 3 years makes a big difference. Incredible story and human being ...

I cried, this was incredible. I was 17 years old in Marine Boot Camp, MCRD. I was deployed in IRAQ, MOS was 0311. I revere those who served before me, and moreso, those who fought and died for their brothren., their respect, and their country. OOHRAH.

RIP, my great uncle died on the same day as Dan. His name was Richard Reed Ballentine, They where partners an soon after they set out they where KIA witch means killed in action. They got ambushed. RIP to Dan and my uncle, but mostly to everyone who sacrificed their life in Vietnam.

Thanks for producing this video. It is very important to never ever forget the young men that were lost or damaged by war. This was an incredible young man to have made it thru boot camp at such a young age. Losing him is a tragedy. Rest in peace Dan Bullock USMC. You will not be forgotten.

My best friend in life was killed in Nam. We were together grades 1-12. He went into the service, And I got a deferment to play college football. He only lasted 3 months in country over there. Killed in an ambush. I still think of him daily some 55 yrs later. He never had the chance to grow up. I visit his gravesite every 4 yrs when I go home to Melbourne, Fl. Gotd^am Vietnam!!

An exceptional human being.

Dam reaching the age of fifteen is like a dream for many children to do more stuff and have more freedom and this young man chose to fight for his country and have the balls to go in war he is a legend with balls of steel 👏

His mom died when he was 12 years old. Moved in with his father and his new wife in New York, clearly he wanted an escape from his life and home. Badly enough he decided to falsify his birth certificate to join the United States Marine Corps. What an absolute mad lad, and chad. You shall forever be 15, rest easy young brother. I’ll see you on the other side. Semper Fi.

What a brave lad who behaved like a man and died as a soldier.

He was still a child but died as a man

The story of Dan Bullock is just incredible! But the story of all of the love those gentlemen dedicate to him is simply amazing. We need more humans like them!!! Rest in honor Dan Bullock ❤

To make it through Paris Island in the 1960s at age 14 he was a beast 💯

He did finally got a street named after him..and Vietnam vet helped get him a beautiful head stone. He was definitely a hero. Just like the rest

True American Patriot....God Bless His family 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

I'm a 76 year old retired US Army senior NCO, I was in Vietnam in October of1968 the same time Dan joined the Marine Corps. I'm ashamed to admit that I've never heard of Dan. I turned 21 that month.

What a hero RIP dude

Dan Bullock's story is an amazing story of a young man wanting to serve his country honorably. Dan had more fortitude than 1000 men that are adults and did more than a whole lot of men at 21

Rest In Peace Sir Dan Bullock. May our Lord’s perpetual light shine upon you!🙏

Would be worth watching a movie about him ❤

Thank you for the awesome recognition of Dan Bullock🎈💗

Dan Bullock lived on Lee Avenue, off of Flushing Avenue, about a block or so away from the Marcy Houses/Projects, in Brooklyn. My family and I, lived in The Marcy Projects from 1948 to 1973. I am also a Vietnam combat Army Veteran. My two Brothers are/were also Vietnam Veterans. Semper Fi and rest in peace, my fellow brother-in-arms.

Why didn't the military give him a headstone

This is a well done video. Insightful and educational. Thank you.

Amazing PFC Dan Bullock, Rest In Power, Military Times great Video, and to all those in this video who protected him and monitor his grave you are saluted thank you all for your service.

Get these stories out to the public!!! Its imperative!

What a man! As a teenager. Amazing 🌹 respect 🌹

My name is Jeanne Bullock I live in Faison NC, 30 mins from Goldsboro NC

Thank you, Sir, for maintaining PFC Bullock's grave site.

Rest in Paradise Thank You For Your Service🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Dan Bullock is a great American Hero. Just like my cousin who died while Flying Medevac Helicopters in Vietnam and who was Black (Captain Robert Lee Cottman) of Princess Anne, Md.

OMG....SO YOUNG BUT SO STRONG. HE SHOULD DEFINITELY BE HONORED. OUR MEN BE GONE SO SOON AND MOSTLY WITHOUT EVER EXPERIENCING LIFE IN IT'S FULLNESS.

I am 67 years old, and spent 10 years in the Marines, this is the first time I ever heard of Dan Bullock. I never got the chance to go to Viet Nam, but I hope one day, I get to come see his gravesite. God Bless this young man in Heaven. Semper Fi.

Highest Regards to Daniel’s Best.Representation of American Manhood! He Inspires and Compels in us Entire Gratitude and Reverence! God Bless His Immortal Soul!

Thank you Brother Bullock.....👊🏿🙏🏿✊🏿...SPC. Knowles (A Co 121 BSB 4/1 CAV)

Heaven is for Heroes, Semper-Fi Marine.

RIP Marine!🙏🏽🇺🇸

God Bless all those of you who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom.

Thanks for sharing this!

As a soon to be retired Navy man we need more stories like this I’m fourth generation military my great grandfather was Army air core and my grandfather was Army my dad was a Marine. I wish the American news media would show these stories because I’m a proud American of Black decent. This is our country and we need to see it thrive.

RIP my friend.

SEMPER FI MARINE THANKS TO ALL THE PATRIOTS THAT CHECK ON PFC BULLOCK

I salute you Pfc. Bullock and Thank You for your bravery in defending freedom.

Why has Hollywood not made a movie of this American Hero ?

It was the Veteran, not the reporter, Who has given us freedom of the press. It was the Veteran, not the poet, Who has given us freedom of speech. It was the Veteran, not the lawyer, Who has given us the right to a fair trial. It was the Veteran, not the campus organizer, Who has given us freedom to demonstrate. It was the Veteran, who salutes the flag, Who served under the flag, And whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the flag. All gave some, some gave all. Anonymous

More press for Dan should and needs to be done....A true American hero, the Marine corps need step up to the plate for him enshrine him in their museum he deserves a forever. Well done documentary.

Yes, I’m going to make it racial. If he had been a 14 year old white boy, there would have been dozens of statues erected. There would have been at least five different movie versions of his life’s story. He would be a household name and talked about every Memorial Day. Marine Corps Boot Camp at 14 years old and then killed at 15 for his country; there’s no way that his name should have not been part of Marine Corps history!

Oohrah, Devil dog!

To earn the right to call yourself a marine at 14 amazing accomplishment, he embodies the American spirit!

Beautiful! Words are not enough to commemorate the heroism of this young man ❤. Rest in power Marine and thank you forever! To know your name is an honor.

OOHRAH and Semper Fi PFC Dan Bullock - United States Marine Corps. I render you a slow salute for the ultimate sacrifice you made for our country and your service in the Marines.

Dan was a member of the 1st Marine Division 2nd Bn 5th Marines, The unit fought in the Pacific theatre of WWII and Korea

Magnificent video!

I was 17 years old when I got to Vietnam-1966 through 1969 (My mom had to sign a waiver for me), I grew up fast and learned a lot, good and bad. (I am now 73 and still learning). I was stationed on the USS Providence and also stationed in Country at a place called "Monkey Mountain" close to DaNang, by the DMZ. I spent 3 tours of duty in and around Vietnam. 3 of my high school friends were killed in Vietnam, I was spared. I participated in the TET Offensive in Feb 1968, that was bad. Somewhere along the way I was exposed to Agent Orange (Nasty Stuff) I am now on disability for the effects of agent orange. When I was discharged and came home to the States we arrived in San Francisco, and there were a lot of protesters spitting on us and throwing rocks and eggs and called us baby killers. That was our welcome home. I tell you this to say to you, that whatever your position is or was on the Vietnam war, it was not the veteran who got us into the war, most of us went because we were patriots and loved our country. Blame the politicians, yes, but not the veteran. To all Vietnam Vets out there, you are not forgotten. As a previous combat Vet myself, I salute you my friend.

My husband who is 76 yr old completed basic training at the age of 17 as well and went to Vietnam he was in the mortar platoon 1st Cav he forged his mother's signature he told me that his reasons for going into the military was to send his mother an allotment check because his mother was working two jobs! Because of him fighting in this War he came back home with a limp and little did he know nerve damage that would cause him to lose the mobility of both of his legs he is my Titan and more stories about black veterans need to be told and heard throughout this country!

Amazing story. RIP PFC Dan Bullock.

Much Respect: to Mr Dan Bullock..Mr Dan you were a bad Man!!!! RIP!!!!!

Hard core Kid

Watching this video reminds me of when I went into the ARMY, at 19,1975,JANUARY 2ND and my father didn't want me to go, because my brother had just come back from VIETNAM 1 tour 11b20 infantry So I can relate to this video war is never easy and he didn't want to talk about it, it's called battle scars

What an incredible person!!!!

What a remarkable young man. What a poignant artist. Ubique

Young African American Men in Korean War, at the age of Fifteen (15) years old, were common.

Thank you my young Brother.

Thank you for your service soldier ! Semper Fi.

Incredible story. Was in the ARmy overseas, Viet Nam Era, with a guy who was about to be released and sent home..I had just arrived and asked him why is he getting out? He said he joined when he was 15 and they finally caught him after a year and a half of service. I thought at the time, wow, he made it through Basic at 15? But to think of Dan going through Marine Boot Camp at that time and place---just incredible he pulled it off. My cousin went through Boot Parris Island 68---his DI got arrested for mistreatment of recruits--it was that badass back then. Bullock did it and went on to Serve his country. Bless you.

14 😭 Who let this happen? That's heartbreaking. He deserves to be honored. But I wish we weren't talking about his death at such a young age in such a horrific way. I respect his choice to go. But I wish he waited.

Thanks to all involved. Great sculpture too!! Hooray Marine!!!

How is this story not common knowledge!?!? My mind is blown. I've read more non fiction Vietnam stories than anyone I know and I never read about this. Heartbreaking.

This is outrageous. Anyone who knew that this child had managed to enlist should be ashamed of themselves.

I am age 63. This is very amazing. I went through Marine Corp Boot Camp. In MCRD . Camp Pendeleton , California. This is very impressive this young African American made it through all the hell they put us through. I almost didn't make it. I used to smoke one pack of cigarettes before I went to Marine Corp boot camp. All the marches and road marches. None stop training . Low crawling under live fire machinegun fire. Then just all the yelling. Amazing. They drilled in our head. God , Country and Corp. Never leave a brother behind. I went to Operation Desert Shield. Then Operation Restore Hope. One was in the Middle East. Then Africa. Respect to all the Vietnam Veterans. I know Vietnam was hell on earth. I have seen most all the sites on You Tube. About Vietnam .

Why no movie ever made about this? Spike Lee, you out there? Spielberg? Ron Howard?

That’s right. You are Americans, we are Americans.

God bless him...brave young man.

Thank you for telling some of dan's storey. I honor them all who served.

Amazing and Semper Fi. How at 14 he made it through.

Generally speaking many Americans cannot understand the commitment and sacrifice of our hero's until they serve themselves. God bless them!

The Marines is really mess up on this one. If he was in the Navy, they would have his name on one of their ship, but it's ok. I will name you amphibious ship LHD USS Dan Bullock. Thank you for your services, Sir. From Vietnamese American US sailor

A True Soldier Indeed.

Salute from Malaysia..

This MAN doctored his birth certificate in order to pave a way to a better life for those in his family and those around him. Many including Bruce Springsteen, and other notable figures lied to get out of service. Although the conflict was propped up for the beauricrats and the truth about saigon was only revealed later Dan gave everything for the service. This goes to show what the values of those in DC today and those who came before them are truly about. Thank you PFC

RIP warrior.

great story

Yes we shall Recognize PFC Dan BLULLOCK US Marine Corps 😊😊

Great Story and Documentary! Thank You Dan for your Sacrifice You made for our Country! 👏👍🤗🥇🇺🇸🫡