just seen a show titled Return to Iwo Jima, on the military channel. I seen something that made me double take. A vintage footage of the action showed a Marine artillary piece firing on suribachi. the gunner was dressed up like george friggan washington! white wig, triangle style hat fitted over his helmet, and an ankle length coat on. fucker was puttin rounds down range just as fast as the crew could load. had to back track it to make sure my eyes werent playing ticks on me.
People don't realize how hard it is for these guys to tell these stories. Imagine that during this there are dead Americans everywhere you look. I think it's on purpose that Chuck Tatum doesn't mention this. You can tell he's trying to not cry while speaking.
My dad was a combat engineer in the 5th Marine Division and was wounded on Iwo Jima. He passed away in 1992. Iwo Jima Marines are revered heroes in the Marines. God bless them.
wow chuck looks very young that really surprises me! he looks like he is about 62 years old!! most ww2 vets no offense have memory loss because of health problems of age, results of war and more and god bless them too for serving.
He looks great, he is my Grandfather :) He is a cool guy! I can't wait to see "The Pacific" on HBO!!! He also wrote "Red Blood Black Sand". An amazing man!!!
Well, he stated that "Iwo Jima took place over 60 years ago". Hmmm....if he was 18 years old that would make him almost 80 years old? He doesn't look to be in his late 70's to me!! lol
just seen a show titled Return to Iwo Jima, on the military channel. I seen something that made me double take. A vintage footage of the action showed a Marine artillary piece firing on suribachi. the gunner was dressed up like george friggan washington! white wig, triangle style hat fitted over his helmet, and an ankle length coat on. fucker was puttin rounds down range just as fast as the crew could load. had to back track it to make sure my eyes werent playing ticks on me.
Tarten46 1 week ago
People don't realize how hard it is for these guys to tell these stories. Imagine that during this there are dead Americans everywhere you look. I think it's on purpose that Chuck Tatum doesn't mention this. You can tell he's trying to not cry while speaking.
cacophonyize 4 months ago
something wrong with his hands. they move uncontrollably.
KhmerD0g 11 months ago
My dad was a combat engineer in the 5th Marine Division and was wounded on Iwo Jima. He passed away in 1992. Iwo Jima Marines are revered heroes in the Marines. God bless them.
ruralguerilla 1 year ago
semper fi marine
jurgenmanfred 1 year ago
wow chuck looks very young that really surprises me! he looks like he is about 62 years old!! most ww2 vets no offense have memory loss because of health problems of age, results of war and more and god bless them too for serving.
DCfreak87 1 year ago
Poor Chuck :(
You can just hear the horror in his voice. It's so sad. His story is amazing though.
TheZimpiko28Project 1 year ago
he looks really young wow
1488dSiegHiel 1 year ago
awesome guy
chrisd6528 1 year ago
Chuck looks really good for his age, my mother went to school with him , I've known him for many years, a GREAT guy.......
smileage8 2 years ago 2
This dude is in insanely good shape if he's a WW2 vet! He doesn't look nearly old enough. Must be good genes:-)
triss1991 2 years ago 2
He looks great, he is my Grandfather :) He is a cool guy! I can't wait to see "The Pacific" on HBO!!! He also wrote "Red Blood Black Sand". An amazing man!!!
rachaeldzura 2 years ago 5
@rachaeldzura i just saw the last episode, i was surprised he live in stockton, california too
fpadilla671 1 year ago
actually he has really good genes and today is chuck tatum's 83rd birthday! so i guess your math is correct! happy birthday chuck!
aeagal15 2 years ago
Well, he stated that "Iwo Jima took place over 60 years ago". Hmmm....if he was 18 years old that would make him almost 80 years old? He doesn't look to be in his late 70's to me!! lol
TrueBlueJMS 2 years ago
The first guy interviewed looks way too young to be a ww2 veteran. Then again was 18 back then.
CarterAndKevStudios 3 years ago 6
Something to be said for taking care of yourself. Genetics plays a part, but no reason to play Russian roulette with your body.
gumborific 1 year ago