Medal of Honor Story: James C. McCloughan

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6 жыл бұрын

Medic James C. McCloughan recounts his story saving men in Vietnam, receiving the medal for what he calls the worst two days of his life.

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@johnsutton3600 3 жыл бұрын

has anyone else noticed that the bravest and the greatest are also the most humble? thank you James

@epicdudesproduction Жыл бұрын

Yes of course, those who have seen the belly of the beast and the hell in it’s eyes are the most humble and genuine souls you will ever meet, when you meet a showboat or a boastful veteran they aren’t telling the truth about what they did.

@davidsloan7841 4 жыл бұрын

If you were in the shit you saw all kinds of heroic acts nobody knows about. I was a door gunner in 70 in the La Drang Valley of Death for 9 months. Wounded twice dropping guys in hot spots and picking them up but never missed many missions. I stayed pissed at the enemy the whole tour. I did everything I could to starve, depress, piss off, and kill all charlie. Chief helped me get twin M60s mounted in my door. Brass didn't like these things, the extra 175 lbs. of ammo meant we flew heavy. But every time I opened up those babies and they pushed the bird a little sideways everybody appreciated the double fire power. Also meant they always wanted us to go in first. On my last operation a platoon of grunts was mixing it up with c and we loaded support and went in about 10 f high and I opened up across the pop smoke line and all the world opened up on us all. Shot off my boot heal and snatched a patch off my shoulder. Pilot hit, Chief killed, my friend, navigator killed. Hard last mission. My time is short now. I will go and see my friends from 70. Wonder what God has done with them. Peace.

@jesuschristsuperczar1224 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service. My dad was drafted in sixty six. He was a medic in the twenty fifth inf division. He passed away from non Hodgkin lymphoma related to agent orange exposure. He’s always been and still is my hero.

@lastnamefirstname7950 Жыл бұрын

It is impressive that your hero is not a professional player or a FUp movie Star. God bless you and your father.

@whiplash8277 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Doc. Men like you and your fellow soldiers are why this wonderful nation exists.

@mikeleschber33 3 жыл бұрын

This is why we should treat our veterans like kings. They should be at the head of the line and not the end as they are now. Thanks to all that served and especially those that gave all.

@nealmcgloin2984 3 жыл бұрын

This interview has really hit me. Why? Because of his humility. What an inspiration to the younger generation.

@AllAroundAtlanta Жыл бұрын

Another hero stepped up and did what needed to be done. God bless!

@mkraz8352 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You Sir for your Service. From a fellow Michigander, May our Thanks and Blessings keep you and yours well Taken Care of and Safe.

@justsomedude2159 4 жыл бұрын

Americal Division! My Dad was there in '68 at Chu Lai. Salute Mr. ScCloughan!

@JG-wg4wg 9 ай бұрын

As a grunt in the 101st airborne 1983, these men were my heros and will always be.

@barryhoneycutt3894 10 ай бұрын

Those boys were MEN! I salute you sir.

@debbieweckler6832 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim for this. I really don't know what to say. God Bless , heart felt video. Appreciate your time too.

@jamesfarrell8339 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. As a Marine Corps Veteran I would like to thank you for your service and dedication too serving our country. Fascinating story. I am glad that you are honored with the Medal of Honor. Semper Fi brother.

@S62bhas 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless Mr James Farrell I Remember You All for the Rest of My Life it is My New Year Resolution

@annieseaside Жыл бұрын

God Bless the extraordinary Hero! 🙏🏻💗

@dr.woozie7500 2 жыл бұрын

Met him yesterday at Valley Forge. He is a great and humble man of god.

@S62bhas 4 жыл бұрын

God Bless You Abundantly Mr McCloughan I'll Remember for the Rest of My Life I feel bad for the Dogs Abandoned in Vietnam it really Traumatizes me

@mayobabble 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is brave and a great narrator.

@jenniferfar 2 жыл бұрын

very good interview thank you for creating preserving and posting

@Ok-551 4 жыл бұрын

Great interview. I can’t see myself not getting on that chopper. A true hero.

@kevinwashington1703 Жыл бұрын

Any Hero will never say that they weren't sacred heroism is overcoming the fear

@douggauzy6258 Жыл бұрын

Awesome testimony ! Just Awesome !

@TheIndirectgaming 3 жыл бұрын

That “hardest” men, are the kindest, and most humble.

@michaelcollins237 3 жыл бұрын

Do you all see what a Father and Son can be?

@tomframe2895 5 жыл бұрын

Met Jim last year(2018) in Odessa Texas. What a great brother and hero.

@mikewest5529 4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏 Thanks! From Canada with love! Long life and Godspeed brother

@stevecallaway8457 8 ай бұрын

Thank you sir !

@BsUJeTs 4 жыл бұрын

God bless and thank you.

@peacefulwarrior4151 3 жыл бұрын

The most important thing is love for the father... seek the kingdom of heaven. Love God with all your heart and everything shall be revealed.

@55618285 3 жыл бұрын

Thank your for your service. Welcome home sir.

@cnote9958 4 жыл бұрын

Great man right there!

@TBConl 4 жыл бұрын

Respect

@chrisswanner4279 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for your service and sacrifices and the sacrifices the men you served with. especially the fallen. god rest all of there souls, and i dont feel sorry or pity or sadness for the men that died with there boots on giving the ultimate gift for there country. god bless america.

@neilsthepoet 4 жыл бұрын

Respect.... and honor to your Captain

@jimmyjack4872 4 жыл бұрын

Wow ! Unreal bravery !!

@markreed4594 3 жыл бұрын

SALUTE JAMES YOU ARE A BADASS AND GOD BLESS FOR IT

@paulsmith4482 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you James, Welcome home

@wolfthequarrelsome504 4 жыл бұрын

Impression. He comes across as an honorable guy

@S62bhas 4 жыл бұрын

very sweet affectionate dog

@michaelledford4751 4 жыл бұрын

Every last one of us who served in combat made that deal with god .anybody who says they didn't pray to god is lying ,but you know that brother .USMC 1965-1969 1\9 5812 Scout Tracker .

@goutvols103 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Ledford thank you for your service. Were you in the 1/9 at Khe Sanh during the Hill Fights?

@ramirorubio3061 4 жыл бұрын

I only wish that ill could. Have served.

@baroneb5043 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You from bottom my heart for your great service... My cousin passed in Vietnam was a Ranger / Lerp...

@larrylinn8589 4 жыл бұрын

Back in 1969, I enlisted into the Army, and went to Vietnam as a common 11B Infantryman, and I volunteered to walk point in my platoon in January 1970. I was with A Co., 3rd/22nd/25th. We were sweeping along the base of Nui Ba Den, and were ambushed. I was shot going to assist a downed chopper. I was awarded a Bronze Star for Valor, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and a Combat Infantry Medallion, and a Purple Heart after I was shot at Nui Ba Den on Operation Cliff Dweller IV. I am liberal democrat, and would do it again, even if I had bone spurs on my heel. I was an agnostic at the time and I still am.

@ramirorubio3061 4 жыл бұрын

Sir thank you for your service. I would have loved to be there. No I’m not crazy but if I could have saved a soldier I would take his place. I have no problem with that. I love my troopers.

@The.Original.Potatocakes 9 ай бұрын

Hey that’s Doc. I used to wait on him and his wife all the time in Saugatuck.

@r2gelfand 4 жыл бұрын

Why wasn't he awarded this back in 1970?

@184876ela 4 жыл бұрын

TRUE HERO

@user-rn6hr1qw3l 10 ай бұрын

Just think if we had one of these Heroes as our president

@ronoldcross8189 Жыл бұрын

Things in 21st Century: 1. VA actually does help veterans 2. Service families getting PTSD from housing 3. We have Tango Alpha Lima 4. Life is good - even when it hurts.

@user-mo9jl4mz6f 4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry I couldn't hear nothing this great guy was saying over the sound of his two titanium balls clanking together what a great man he reminds me of my dad who was in Vietnam my dad's helicopter was shot down with an RPG he jumped out of the helicopter 20 ft off of the ground and played dead until the enemy was gone he was the only survivor from the helicopter crash unfortunately everybody else KIA

@ronniechilds2002 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, okay, that was titanium I heard. I thought at first it was brass but it didn't sound quite right. Thanks for straightening me out.

@samerulesapply9991 4 жыл бұрын

He looks young. He must be fit af. Can't understand the reality of war but I honor you, Sir

@johnwilliamson2276 3 жыл бұрын

Around the 13 minute mark the sound went way down and I couldn't hear anything after that.

@goonertrooper 4 жыл бұрын

Great Irish name. Hero.

@iraawtf 5 жыл бұрын

Lawl I went to Olivet

@bigfish8280 3 жыл бұрын

I guess you guys were filming at 12 noon when the video reaches @5:57 you can hear some type of electronic clock playing a tune once it reaches 12 noon. That or the doorbell, something was playing a tune at that moment in the video. 😂 lol

@bigfish8280 3 жыл бұрын

just something I noticed, more importantly is the story being told here of this man's heroic efforts!

@vtlomboy 3 жыл бұрын

James, you look like a tough son of a gun, one look at you in the combat zone, I bet more than once the NVAtook 1 look at you and High tailed it back across the border.

@snakeoo7ca 3 жыл бұрын

Better hair than me and I'm 22...

@TheSaintedOne 4 жыл бұрын

Do our politicians not listen to these men? Iran is a bad idea, people. Can we please stop with these wars?

@brutusb8004 4 жыл бұрын

@snausegman Shut the fuck up ya good. You talk big shit on facebook but are you in the military? Nah, just some fat slob sitting on his couch not man enough to enlist but man enough to run his mouth on youtube. Fucking coward.