Ed German - USMC 1967-70

Ed German - USMC 1967-70 | Vietnam War

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Ed German grew up in Brooklyn and volunteered for the USMC when he was only 17. Ed served in Vietnam with Bravo Company, 1st Bn, 27th Marines, and Bravo Company, 1st Bn, 4th Marines. On May 10th, 1969, Ed was wounded along with 3 other Marines by a sniper while on patrol. When Ed returned to “The Real World” no on ever asked him about his service and time in Vietnam. Eventually, Ed started writing and publishing stories about his experience in Vietnam and in 2013 published “Deep Down in Brooklyn”, a memoir of growing up in Brooklyn, the Vietnam War, and beyond. Ed is currently the host of “The Urban Jazz Experience” on WLIW FM 88.3.
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@charlesmiddleton3247 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir, for this interview and your story. Proud to call you my Marine Brother as I served from 71-75 in the Corps (E-5) and P.I. grad. I lost my High School friend 9-16-70 over there. His name was L/CPL William Franklin. You Sir, are a true American! Thank you for your sacrifice! I'm thankful you made it home!! Semper Fi!

@charlesmiddleton3247 Жыл бұрын

@vallephoto Hope my Marine Bro is well and making life good for you. Go Air Wing!! Had to escort a few to the Brig there back in the day! Semper Fi!

@HarumiAida 10 ай бұрын

SEMPER FI. Thank you and all Vietnam vets for your service.

@sugarpuddin Жыл бұрын

What an incredible and amazing man!!

@russellkeaton5488 Жыл бұрын

What a great story of survival.

@ejsocci2630 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your service, never forget. Awesome work.🇺🇸

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You as well. Wishing you peaceful and Happy Holidays and stay safe.

@HardCorps88 Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome. I was a 0311 1988 - 2010 Semper Fi!!

@Joellikestobox Жыл бұрын

I love his story telling skills

@davidkeith1499 Жыл бұрын

Excellent story and you're a great story teller. I was in Vietnam the same time you were. I left in Sep.69 and was in the Army down in Saigon by Tan San Nhut.

@davidkensinger7581 Жыл бұрын

What a human being! Think of it! So expressive in telling a most difficult story. A high school drop out, a wounded combat veteran from an unpopular war yet look at the fantastic surroundings of his home. They tell a story! From a Viet Nam veteran, combat Marine.

@isaymymind1727 Жыл бұрын

This guy is brilliant, handsome, brave and kind. He narrates his story well too. wow

@palmares77 3 күн бұрын

I am an also a native NYCer, and spent all my $900 in '94 dollars with Asian girls with the lady drinks too.. This was my first weekend in Hawaii heading to 25th ID...Nothing like a storyteller from NYC. We'll give you a show!!! Glad you made it back sir!

@michaelmarks8954 Жыл бұрын

Ed’s coming home and getting such a welcome from his family was the best part of the story. I surprised my Mom while she was at work and got the same reaction. Welcome home Ed.🇺🇸

@mountainadventures7346 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Ed!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@georgetubbs8211 Жыл бұрын

DAMN GOOD MAN RIGHT THERE!!! THANK YOU SIR AND WELCOME HOME!!!

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You George and sorry to respond so late. Wishing you a Peaceful, Safe and Happy Holiday !

@geoffsmith76 Жыл бұрын

I listen to a lot of the interviews. There is something about this Marine that makes him one of my favorites to far. Love the stories about RNR and the vivid details. Semper Fi my brother!

@rickdonnelly3417 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for serving our country Marine!

@lyleteresa7788 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for your service God bless you

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Very Much and please pardon my late response. Wish you a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and God Bless You as well.

@edsalais1263 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Ed for ur service telling us ur experience and to all the vets past and present ur right all generations are great god bless

@woodscw50 Жыл бұрын

a team Veitnam 1967-1974 brothers our letter to my brother

@augenblickgeschichte6803 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely outstanding. Just an incredible, amazing interview

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to respond so late but Thank you for your kind comments. Means a lot to me. Happy holidays, Ed

@kennethprice5628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Sir, semper fi Marine, 71 yo Navy Veteran

@jpacesmojica 10 ай бұрын

He my favorite soldier I’ve seen thus far

@scottpeters3040 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for service and sacrifice g man and a big welcome home sir

@ZEWlistener 3 ай бұрын

A true American hero. Semper Fi, Marine. You're an inspiration to us all.

@chrismoll6862 Жыл бұрын

Mr German , what a great man

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Chris and please forgive me for responding so late. Wishing you Peace and Joyful Holidays and stay safe and well.

@BrownSugarBaby1992 Жыл бұрын

@@edwingerman4461 my last name is German too! My father side is from NC.

@kenetterobinson2109 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for that my Brother, and may God Bless you and your Family always ❤️✊🙏

@milmex317th Жыл бұрын

Welcome Home Marine. I am going to find your book Deep down in Brookland. Just the way you describe your sister scream and dad's tears, I felt like I was there watching.

@waynewarren5158 11 ай бұрын

You are a real Hero my brother! Thank you for your pain and sacrifice! 🤗

@woodscw50 11 ай бұрын

Marine Sgt to Ed German thank you a brother home

@jedlimen123 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for your service. Also, thank you for sharing your experiences. So glad that you made it back to your family and to Brooklyn.

@kevinjohnson-lf3kj Жыл бұрын

Mr.German you are a Great American...Thank you for what you did..and what you became..Honest n True !!!!

@jimpowell9205 Жыл бұрын

Ed, great comments. We both, we’re in the Corps, at the same time. Unlike you, I was in the AirWing (HML-167), as a door-gunner. We flew ‘escort’, for many a CH-46. Your video, is VERY well done. 👍

@danmurphy4472 Жыл бұрын

Thank You SIR.....for everything.

@jtusmc19 11 ай бұрын

I was with 3rd platoon Charlie 1/9 68-69. Semper Fi and I also went to Japan for R and R Semper Fi my Brother!

@brewdayjapan2606 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview the best Ive heard, coming from a fellow marine 3rd battalion 9th marines Semper Fi.

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You, I really appreciate that. Micky was in Charlie 1/9, (The Walking Dead). So sorry to respond so late. Thanks for Your service and Happy Holidays.

@ramann68 Жыл бұрын

I served with L3/9 during Gulf War 1990-1991

@brewdayjapan2606 Жыл бұрын

@@ramann68 Hi Ramann I was with Mike Co. 68-69 Semper Fi.

@ramann68 11 ай бұрын

@@brewdayjapan2606 Oorah! Brother

@turbine6338 Жыл бұрын

Glory and a Hero, many thanks for your video. from the UK

@sandeewood2948 10 ай бұрын

Welcome home GMAN…and thank you for your service glad you made it home…I was over there the same time as you 68/69…25th infantry division had a infantry mos…

@jimmyjarrett-ws2iz 16 күн бұрын

Wow, this sucked me in. I'm late for work now. Thank you for your service 🙏🏻

@billfunk3168 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Veterans !

@pauldonovan7724 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your wonderful narrative: You are an exceptionally articulate and intelligent man, and a brave man to volunteer for the Marines in 1967.

@kenya9540 Ай бұрын

Thank you. This was a great interview.

@salvatoredestefano439 8 ай бұрын

This man is an excellent story teller and has a phenomenal memory! It’s rare to find such a realistic account of war. God bless him.

@DJF1985 8 ай бұрын

What a great storyteller and a great man. Amazing and animated guy. I could listen to him all day. Semper Fi from an 0311.

@f4tweet Жыл бұрын

God Bless the grunts.

@dustynpierson5924 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Sir for your story. My Dad served USMC 66-69. Badly wounded in 67 and passed due to Agent orange exposure in 92 at age 46. God Bless Our Marines, Veterans and Service members.

@johndavis9432 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your service Ed and thank you all Vietnam veterans and all other veterans.

@leeoliver424 3 ай бұрын

Love the full story Ed! You are a genuine and interesting story teller! Loved your video! Loved to see the nice photos of your parents.. Derek from 🇨🇦

@Stephen-lt1tp 9 ай бұрын

This guy looks great for his 70s! Amazing storytelling, I love all the veterans, but sometimes they speak in a dull, monotone voice. This guy had energy and passion. He definitely needs to do more interviews maybe even start a podcast!

@woodscw50 Жыл бұрын

Marine 54 home a brother thank you our brothers a new world

@woodscw50 Жыл бұрын

my house one Marine to my brother respect brother my fuck ing walk 9th Marines

@woodscw50 Жыл бұрын

time a dance brothers a Marine thank you

@woodscw50 10 ай бұрын

COPY 54 YEARS TO BROTHERS MY 9TH TIME A DOG HOME

@mryellowcrown 10 ай бұрын

Love your story Brother.

@Joellikestobox Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service

@jona_KardCiv1 7 ай бұрын

A man of many talents.

@elmercoffmans4223 Жыл бұрын

While what a great guy thank you sir for your service 👍🇺🇸

@jafo766 5 ай бұрын

A profound tale of the American Experience , Thank You Marine !

@jamesmcgathon3084 7 ай бұрын

YESSAH! Thank you. 🖤💙💔💜

@darren5835 Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Brother.

@vtlomboy Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed, for sharing your experience, very captivating Ed, At times I felt like I was right there with you, even though I was born in 66, you have a great way of sharing the experience.

@davidmorais480 8 ай бұрын

What a great interview

@markmcintosh7095 Жыл бұрын

Great interview I'm very happy you made it home.

@s3hooligan 10 ай бұрын

That was absolutely incredible. Left me wanting to hear more. Thank you Mr German🙏🏾

@smokeymadpot1 11 ай бұрын

He’s a great story teller I like him

@narabear2334 3 ай бұрын

Such a legend!

@michelle60134 Жыл бұрын

Now that’s a real Patriot you’re absolutely right-nothing but real respect for our Vietnam Veterans I’m 65 and remember seeing every night on TV the war in are living room even as a kid I was always in awe of our soldiers 🇺🇸

@mayobabble Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome.

@DanielGonzalez-jz3og 11 ай бұрын

This is OUTSTANDING thank you US Navy Veteran

@markusbracey5229 Жыл бұрын

MY FATHER. MY PROFILE PIC SYLVESTER BRACEY 67-69 9TH MARINE RECON CAMP CARROLL. CAUGHT TWICE BY THE VIETCONG. Made it back home.

@l.l.l.fl.l.l.f9577 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your service G Man

@Tony-sj6on 8 ай бұрын

I was with the 9th infantry division in 1968 and my first heavy combat experience was late in the evening and it felt like you had no other choice except get low and return fire or die. They ambushed hit hard for about 30 minutes then disappear in thin air .

@michaelhealey2122 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mr. German. Awesome interview.

@eklypised 3 ай бұрын

Great interview

@greasyflight6609 Жыл бұрын

American hero...wish I could buy him a beer.

@kcrl1 Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview, thank you for your service. Go Navy! 🇺🇸

@elwin38 11 ай бұрын

US Navy #1

@josephvega3763 Жыл бұрын

Your fuckin awesome Ed German!! Semper Fi bud!!

@scottg9159 8 ай бұрын

My dad was 1st battalion 1st marines charlie company corpsman in 69 70 in Vietnam. Norman goudy and now he is laid to rest fort Indiantown Gap national cemetery

@dannyshepherd9375 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview very nice guy

@greeeklover12 11 ай бұрын

AMAZING STORY TELLER AND I AGEEE WITH YOU ALL GENERATIONS WHO SERVE ARE THE GREATEST!

@Edwin6932 10 ай бұрын

Unique story, sir that must be repeated it so we never forget it.

@K_Type Жыл бұрын

God damn this man can tell a story. Semper Fi bro

@jimmymarsh2489 13 сағат бұрын

Thank you, sir, for your service and sacrifice. Welcome home, soldier, and may God bless you I myself wanted to join when the towers got hit. I was going to volunteer but God had other plans for me

@michaelhemphill8575 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the World Sir!!!

@electrochubb 2 ай бұрын

Great story from Buck, I remember the area I was stationed at LZ Sharon just south of Quang Tri. I flew with the 1-9th Avn 1st Cavalry Div. I knew the 3rd Marine base at Quang Tri bc I/we would refuel at the Quang Tri POL. in May-Sept 1968.

@balewaalimayu4925 3 ай бұрын

I experienced the TET Offensive in 1978. I was discharged from the Marine corps in 1978 under conditions other than honorable. I was diagnosed with PTSD. The United States lost the VC War. I volunteered to serve. I survived a lost cause. I was wounded 3times: by a sachel charge explosion and bullet wound to left arm. 😊

@chrismoll6862 Жыл бұрын

Amaizing art there , yr book looks good!

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Again Chris !

@almontepaolilli7531 Жыл бұрын

I also am a Vietnam veteran and agree that the war did not make sense. I was in the Air Force at Da Nang as an air traffic controller during 67/68 and learned a tremendous amount about my job and was able to save lives.

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir and God Bless You. We were young and kind of innocent, but we loved America. Happy and Peaceful Holidays and stay safe and well.

@terrykerr9162 25 күн бұрын

Very cool. Thank you. Doesn't make sense. Correct. I was there.

@marinegrunt6633 Жыл бұрын

great interview...i was with LCo.,3dBn, 4thMar Jan66-Jul67 extended my tour of duty in Nam for six months.....

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Wow Marine, I guess you saw the beginning of TET when you extended. God Bless You and Keep You Well Brother. Happy Holidays and Semper Fi.

@hightest8483 Жыл бұрын

G-Man, I was with you that day. There were the four who were medevacked out that day, The next day our squad leader, Slim, had to be medevacked out also from concussion from that engagement. God bless the Corps.

@USAWarriorStories Жыл бұрын

High Test, if you email our project at info@usawarriorstories.org I can pass your email along to Ed.

@AdrienneReneau-ky4sc Жыл бұрын

Great interview my brother in law served in Nam 1968 he is dead now he died in 2022 he is buried at Fort Sam Houston cementary I went to his small service with family members he had a chaplain and the military pallbearers with the gun salute he never talked about his service but we did not ask

@louiecolewis6547 11 ай бұрын

Semper Fi, brother! I see you flown in style. We left from Camp Pendelton on the General Mann, a troop ship, taking two weeks to get too Okinawa. This was before we went to Vietnam. I was in Mike 3/7, we were attached to the 4th Marines for Operation Starlight. I was just looking at, A face of war USMC (1968), my old company. I rotated out before they made the documentary. I just happened on your story. Willoughby Avenue, I'm a Brooklynite as well, President St bet. Bedford and Franklin. Were you lucky enough to do a WestPac tour, training and traveling throughout parts of Asia? Who knows maybe I'll see you in Brooklyn.

@larrybaker5316 Жыл бұрын

I (air force) rode with a plane load of Marines from Okinawa to Da Nang Air Base....if you have never been in a plane load of Marines headed to combat you have missed an experience! These guys were party animals

@markusbracey5229 Жыл бұрын

HOORAH SEMPER FI. LOOK AT MY PROFILE PIC. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BRO N ARMS.

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

OK My Brother, will check it out ! OooRah ! Semper Fi

@woodscw50 Жыл бұрын

a father a brother Semper fi

@woodscw50 11 ай бұрын

Marine to marine a brothers Semper fi

@markusbracey5229 Жыл бұрын

MY DAD WAS BASED OUT OF CAMP CARROLL. SYLVESTER BRACEY SR 2ND BATT 9TH MARINE RECON. 67-69

@edwingerman4461 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Mark and Semper Fi - Please pardon my late response. I didn't see these comments until today. God Bless You and Your Dad. Is Your Dad still with us ?

@dougc9427 Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi

@greasyflight6609 Жыл бұрын

I can confirm nor dent any purchase of such Gallery Magazine...and if it was to have occured...I would not able be comment.

@thomasjamesdyejr1814 Ай бұрын

34 years and 6 wars and I will tell you Mr. German....."IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE!"

@jmurphy5059 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed listening to your story Ed ! Semper Fi brother !

@seanabernethy5345 Жыл бұрын

Semper Fedelis Ed

@user-zr7rc8xg9k 10 ай бұрын

This man is no Victim and he knows it..💯🙏

@anthonygray9765 3 ай бұрын

Damn 😇😇😇

@doubleemcastillano464 2 ай бұрын

It amazes me how lax things seemed to be in Vietnam. To be able to hitch a ride 10 miles down the road to catch up with a buddy before meeting the guys in your own unit. These days, there is accountability (roll call/head count) numerous times a day to ensure all Marines are accounted for. 😂😂 That you could just hitch a ride somewhere seemingly without anyone caring blows my mind.