Gunner - World War II Veterans Part 2

In Memory of Lewis Bennett September 24, 1927 to November 7, 2009. You will be missed. The Youngest Railsplitter is the story of Lewis Bennett who lied about his age and joined the military during World War II to become the youngest member of the 84th Division. He served as a machine gunner for D company of the 334th regiment. This is the second part to the story of this amazing veteran from Grants, New Mexico. Produced by Poco Loco Productions of NMSU-Grants.

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[rjhyden]

My Dad served in the USN during WW2, He took great pride in his service. My son currently serves in the USAF. My greatest regret is that I did not. God Bless All of our vets from every era. Thank you for this video.

[dbocaz]

@rjhyden Thank them for the service. 

[aladouce]

This man is truly a hero. Now that I am in the army I understand how much they sacrificed for our country.

[dbocaz]

Thank you for your sacrifice too.

[keymankeys1960]

I have nothing but respect for VETS

[dbocaz]

They are amazing people.

[cptzero67]

this is a REAL man he risked his life for the US and he survived hell. we should all show respect to him and all the other veterans if any tragic war

[Darkmime23]

LOL the Missle at 7:09 has "Merry Xmas Adolf" on it.

[daniloorbolato]

@rjhyden well...go to Afghanistan then 

[dannycar25]

i loved the part with the bike factory

[MissPurplePotato]

Wow. This video is priceless. How fortunate that his family took the time to interview this wonderful man. I sure wish I had done the same with my dear dad who passed away in 2001. Thank you for sharing, it was very touching.

[cyclenut]

My father lied about his age, so he could enlist. He went in to the Navy and became a pilot flying a PBY over the Atlantic. I remember him talking about searching for U-boats, rescuing downed polits or seamen and then toward the end of the war being one of the polits flying German scientists out. Even in the 70's he told me to never tell the last part...

In the mid 70's he was almost charged because he lied about his age in 1942.

[julieification]

This man's words are true. Take the trials away, we forget God. But God (Jesus Christ) never forgets us.) Turn to Him. He died and paid it ALL. His precious blood washes away all our filthy sins. "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." Thanks for airing this. I enjoyed watching it.

[camaro76]

my grandpa told me that they would shoot anyone in an ss uniform no questions asked. normal soldiers they would take prisoner if they surrendered.

[n8tivguitar]

RIP there almost all gone these men are what america used to be