Prince William - American Hero?
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- It was widely reported that the US awarded Prince William a medal in 2008 - but what's the story behind the award?
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The guy was directly involved with rescuing 149 people. Flying a helicopter under non-emergency conditions must be dangerous. Emergency conditions (I assume) must be much worse. So he didn't engage in military conflict involving killing people. He did (it appears) risk his royal ass to save lives.
you mean like any other life and rescue pilot who gets to live in crappy house, struggles to pay a mortgage, pays taxes, send his kids to the local school and doesn’t have nannies, valets and secretaries to do his day to day stuff? Playing to have a fun job for a while while exploiting a gullible nation doesn’t qualify as doing something for the country. Otherwise he would have a real medal for that, not only ones for attendance to his granny’s birthday bash. Believe me, they aren’t making many sacrifices, otherwise they would have quit a long time ago
@@rodintoulouse3054 Goodness me, aren't you Mr. Bitterness?
@@neilmcbeath954 not at all! On the contrary. Just not blinded by the shining things dangled in from of my eyes by the monarchy to make me believe they are worth anything .
@@rodintoulouse3054 he was doing the job the same as every one else who did it.
@@rodintoulouse3054 I think you mean "in front of my eyes", but in this instance, "the monarchy" is dangling nothing. Someone within the US Coastguard, which operates under the aegis of the US Department of Homeland Security, decided that the (now) Prince of Wales, together with a group of other British navy personnel were worthy recipients of a medal for having intercepted and stopped some Columbian drug smugglers. The fact that you do not agree with this is immaterial, but twenty five years military service did lead me to the conclusion that those most likely to sneer at medals, are the people who have none themselves.
When I was in the Canadian military we had a good conduct metal that took 12 years to earn. We called it 12 years of undetected crime.
Same for the USCG, but ours only took four years and we called it the "Didn't get caught medal".
@@unclejohnbulleit2671 -- I like it.
USN and I believe the USMC also takes four years to receive the GCM (or 4 years of undetected crime ) but the US Army and USAF (I believe) only required three years. Also this medal was for enlisted personnel only not officers!
@@DPBGMODELRAILROADt's three years for the U. S. Marine Corps. I received mine in 1970 after threep years of active duty. We also called it the, "I didn't get caught medal." A Marine Corps vet I spoke to recently referred to the Good Conduct Medal as the "Good Cookie." The good conduct period for the U.S. Navy was reduced from four years to three years in the 1970's.
Minor distinction, but the CD isn’t a good conduct medal, it’s a long service medal that has good conduct as a prerequisite for award. It literally says “service” on it, and was the replacement for all previous long service medals. It’s only the last eight years of the 12 that have to be crime free lol… and even then minor punishments don’t count, so there’s some wiggle room lol.
I live about 5miles from RAF Valley where Prince William was based.I also had the pleasure of serving him during my Job on the Railway. A very polite unassuming person you could wish too meet.Both William & Catherine were well liked here On Anglesey ,you could bump into the while out shopping or in a pub of an evening or weekend.
Same when they lived in East Anglia on a more permanent basis .
William may not have served in combat front line, but he has served within a front line role and an essential one at that.
I am 12 years US Coast Guard vet, still in, and I was just awarded this award for work I did on deployment in the Caribbean. My dad, who is retired USCG also has it so when I returned home he gave me one of his ribbons. It's cool to see I have a medal a UK royal has now. Didn't know he played with us back in the day.
US coastguards are incredibly brave and loyal to the USA.
I've no idea if he deserves this or not.
God bless you all.
Thanks to you and your Father for your service...
My father was adrift holding onto a capsized boat for three days off the Bahamas until a CG helicopter located he and his companions.
@@michaeldoolan7595 maybe not for his short stint there, but his continued service is to be respected.
@TheWareek anyone who serves their country deserves respect.
Served on a USCG ship and worked with the Iron Duke in the Carib during this time. Had no idea that Prince William was aboard until after the patrol and it came out in the news.
Regarding the speed boat incident: "the Royal Marine opened fire on the speed boat's engine, disabling it". Typical understatement, the Marine was in a helicopter chasing the speed boat which would have been bouncing across the wavetops.
@@ralphm6901 slow is smooth, smooth is fast. :P
The Brits have possessions in the Caribbean?
@@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music there's a good chance that the British Virgin Islands are, you know, British.
@@ralphm6901Are they virginal too?
Not many people get the opportunities that William has, by that I mean he has been allowed to pursue very interesting professions.
That said, he still had to apply himself. He had to learn and hone his skills.
His accomplishments are real.
As some with 2 coast guard achievement medals I finally have something in common with the future king. LOL!
Congratulations 🍾 nd thanks for your service sir 🇺🇸
@@ShaggyRax thank you! How kind.
Well, whatever us 'Mericans may think of the upper crust of the UK, there is the culture that their sons must, and will, serve as officers and take a soldiers chance along side the commoner. And do so prior to taking their place in said upper crust. Over the top with nothing but a pistol and riding crop in front of the lads and pointing the way. A form of noblesse oblige done right. Respect that they served. (Hand over heart, I salute you Sir).
Thanks Mark! Impressed by the service your ( our- I'm Australian) royals render. Being an SAR pilot is no small thing, he gets my salute for that one.
Truth! SAR truly does God's work. Going up against Mother Nature to rescue one of your fellow humans takes guts.
I have heard people be rather derisive towards the Royals at times about their military service. Having been stationed in Iceland for a couple of years and knowing what our local SARs detachment went through, I have no issue at all saluting anyone who performs this often dangerous role. Our SARs detachment would fly to the aid of anyone who needed them and sometimes had to have 15-20 airborne refueling sessions to get out far enough to reach where they needed to go. (The detachment had a converted C-130 tanker). Just amazing.
@@klydon1291 very cool, Iceland would have been a terrific posting. I spent a short time on several operations in the back of helos as part of an aeromed evac team. So my salute to the pilots is more than academic!
I had no idea he had won a Coast Guard Achievement medal. Thanks Mark! Great video as always!
You don't win it, you are awarded it. It's not a competition
Achievement medals are among the lowest of the “breathing” awards. I got several just for showing up certain places.
Commendations are a bit higher but still no big deal.
@@Frankie5Angels150 Then how cheap American medals are.
HM Puddle Pirate - I say that in jest as an ex-squid 🙂. The USCG, while not part of of the DOD, does some amazing rescue work while getting no attention from the press. Their rescue pilots and swimmers are tops. God only knows how many American lives they saved in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, plus they were fun to work with. Semper Paratus.
I lived on the Gulf Coast back then. While I did evacuate, when I got back on the coast I saw on television numerous Coast Guard rescues of flooding victims.
you cant be ex forces unless you are shit talking other departments. not heard "puddle pirates" in a long time lol
@@scrubsrc4084 I was just thinking the same thing and laughing my butt away
I was a DOT era Coastie.... 1991-1995. Much different back then. Our annual budget was a fraction of what it is now....
@@scrubsrc4084 The 3 American sea services, puddle pirates, gyrenes, and squids.
2 videos from Dr. Mark felton in a day? amazing! i hope this channel has more long form audio videos planned. i really enjoyed listening to those while working. Great video as always Dr.!
Only the man who wears the medal knows its true worth and only those who served with him can truly judge.
Good point 👍🏼
A a relative of the subjugated Irish, whom land was strategically acquired by immoral WASP bankers, then put into servitude, I Will not relinquish my thoughts of judgement against anyone Participating or contributing to that bullshit.
Nice slogan, but incompatible with civilian control of the military.
AdoIf Hitler Windsor had medals as well
@@MadisonSquareGardendidJFKAnd?
I had no idea. My opinion of Prince William just went up a notch. Thanks, Dr. Felton.
I now have even more respect for this man, and I think that if a country needs a king he'd make a great one.
The fact that our future king was involved in the repatriation of a soldier who lost his life in the service of, at that time his grandmother, must have been a poignant experience for him. However the Prince of Wales has always seemed fully grounded in what our late Queen Elizabeth II valued extremely highly i.e. 'service'.
William has what I call the perfect pilot personality. Unruffled, clear headed, unassuming, focused, and self-last!
Mark Felton videos are always amazing 😊
Who?
As a Yank I am not overly fond of "The Royals" but I was always ***QUITE*** impressed by the Queen Mother and the Queen. They served with distinction, honor and the Queen in particular had a kind of moxy that "regular" people seldom demonstrate. WWII service and what not including the fact that that "tough old bird" drove about the Scottish hills hunting, fishing and fixed her own Land Rover etc.
QUITE the lady. William impressed me as well by becoming a SAR pilot and afterwards a private medivac helo pilot. Never a big fan of Prince Charles but I dare say that if and when William will most likely serve well as King.
Thank you for another great video Dr. Felton!
CHEERS!
Until Andrew’s escapades with Epstein, I always thought Charles was the doofus in the family.
When Prince William did his voluntary work for the East Anglian Helicopter service ,he lived in the area with his family Although it was part time ,due to being a workng Royal, all his pay from this work was given to local charities .
He has the same sense of service to the community that his grandmother had ,thank goodness
I don't know if Prince William is an American hero. I have watched him grow up under the invasive eye of the damned paparazzi. I doubt any of his critics could handle growing up as he did, Nor his life since. What I see is a good man. A man that has been raised since day one to be under a microscope, a man that be the King of England. I believe he will do well.
King of the UK if you don't mind
He Is his mother's son, not the father's
@@garethoneill5676 Also King of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries.
well the rest of us dont get to live in a palace or inherit a fortune. The lifetime of free money makes the paparazzi more bearable.
@@philgiglio7922 Wrong, luckily he is his FATHER'S son and not his mothers, the mother's son is Harry and we've all seen what he is like {and I'm not going into his military service, I wasn't there and I don't believe half the things claimed by people who - allegedly - were there serving alongside his regiment, albeit often with mile high chips on their shoulders].
What I would like is an UNBIASED account of what he did or didn't do - especially as most people only concentrate on his 2nd tour, with wildly conflicting accounts of what he did or did not do both on and off duty including use of illicit substances. It would be interesting for the claims and counterclaims to be put to bed once and for all because while people have spoken out in regards to his first tour [and they have been totally ignored, presumably because their statements don't fit the preconceived image] the claims about his 2nd tour are so wildly opposing as to be ridiculous at this stage. Some obviously have a grudge/chip on their shoulder and many never once served but I wish someone REPUTABLE would investigate and simply state what is or is not accurate in the versions out there, especially as many do not show the British army in a good light at all - as in the alleged claims about what he got up to especially off duty in regards to wine, women and drugs. Would love to see the smirks wiped off the faces of some of the more rabid accusers - who are often NOT from the UK anyway - given the actions that they blithely accuse the British Army of condoning and permitting/covering up simply because he was a prince.
Imagine being lost at sea & then when the helicopter shows up, Prince William is the pilot.
I’d say that neither William’s nor Harry’s military service is anything to be ashamed of and they served their country admirably. ‘Hero’ in the standard sense - probably not. Like the 95% of the rest of us that served.
William was never 3rd in line to the throne. He was born 2nd in line.
Coastie here, BZ Prince William for earning the CGAM, and BZ to you Dr. Felton for continued fine research and sharing.
The now much-reviled Prince Andrew was a helicopter pilot in the Falklands War, tasked with the dangerous mission of acting as an aerial decoy to attract Argentine anti-ship missiles away from target. His medals include some (very) genuine active-service awards, which is now conveniently forgotten. His brother, now the King, commanded a minesweeper but was never allowed into combat for the reasons given in the video above.
that is interesting. he made some dumb decisions but having sex with a willing 17 year old female just may not be the worst crime ever committed....just 100 years ago it was normal for women to get married at 14 or 15
As you said, now conveniently forgotten, yet both him and Harry served with credit, unlike their father.
@@utpharmboy2006 The REAL story behind Andy's involvement on E's island can't be written about. Every time I leave a detailed comment, CZcams's algorithms recognise some words and phrases. They always render my comments invisible. Hard for me to leave a comment whilst avoiding those phrases. E was running a hun knee pot operation on behalf of a well-known intelligence agency. Film VIPs performing sex acts with juveniles and blackmail them. Then the eff bee eye found out and closed the operation. A was enticed and befriended by a billionaire specifically for that purpose.
@@utpharmboy2006 Let's not minimize Pedophilia. That is sickening.
@@nntflow7058im not! a pedophile is someone who is attracted to unsexually developed people which is gross.... the person he had sex with was days away from being a legal adult. illegal? yes. disgusting like a pedopile, no. they are not the same thing.
Thank you for these uplifting stories about the Prince of Wales! HRH deserves this, this was so positive! I read a person being rescued when he was search and rescue and it took him a while to realise the future King was at his side helping him! "Great, awesome is what comes to mind! Thank you HRH Prince William, your true character has shone through, we adore you!
The Prince of Wales died in 1282.
@@CymruEmergencyResponderLmao every time Wales is mentioned a scrawny little welshman crawls out from the depths
Good for him! Charle's son while in the Royal Navy was given a U.S. award for putting himself in harm's way participating in a big cocaine bust, while the Big Guy's son was kicked out of the U.S. Navy for testing positive for cocaine.
Who was
@@charliegruchy530 Hunter Biden was granted a waiver to be commissioned as a Naval officer (the waiver for being over age and for drug use) because he was Joe Biden's son. While in the Navy he was popped for cocaine on a drug test. His excuse was that everybody was passing around cigarettes laced with cocaine - like yeah, Naval officers do that sort of thing all the time, right? Always blame others for your crimes, it's a family tradition I guess.
Hunter Biden
Remind me of George W. Bush's active duty. Not his alcoholism. I remember something about drug use. Or am I thinking about his wife's involvement in an alcohol related traffic fatality?
Or maybe Trump family's alcoholism. A dead brother from alcohol. A coke-headed Jr. Golly, I might run out of characters. But thanks for reminding me about how rampant substance abuse is in Republican political families.
@@dougearnest7590 Lordy, you seem obsessed with an adult who's had problems. Why is that? He's not an elected official or government official. And you're obviously not a practicing Christian since the instruction manual for Christians forbids judging others. Maybe counseling would help deal with your Hunter obsession. In any case, get help.
British, as well as Canadian (and perhaps other Commonwealth) service members are only allowed to be "gazetted" with foreign awards if they emanate from that country's head of state. All US service Achievement medals are awarded under the authority of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard, and not the US head of state, therefore they can not be gazetted (officially awarded) to the person, and as a result may not be worn. I believe the US Meritorious Service Medal is the lowest award emanating from (or in the name of) the President, and therefore once properly gazetted by the recipient's government, may be worn. Gazetting is simply the publishing of the recipient's name in an official government gazette (public announcement)' along with a list of other official announcements.
British rules also prohibit knighted foreign nationals from using the title "Sir," including the three US Presidents who have been knighted.
@@roberthudson1959 I think it's against US law for US citizens to accept titles anyway. I believe when Americans get knighted it's a medal instead of an actual knighthood.
@@roberthudson1959 Under these rules Commonwealth knighthoods are not considered foreign, nor are commonwealth citizens who receive British knighthoods.
Good post. I confirm it is the same for Australians: you need to get permission to wear foreign awards. Exceptions are certain foreign awards that are ready made gazetted, ie; the NATO medal or UN medals are examples. The foreign awards, once gazetted, must be worn to the extreme left of the wearer, in our case, Australian decorations are more 'senior' and sit to the right of the wearer. ( hope that makes sense!)
@@ronti2492 Yes. The big exceptions being British, Canadian or New Zealand awards. Permission is not required and the only rules are that they must be worn to the left of Australian medals unless it's something like the VC or George Cross.
Technically, isn't William now 1st in line to the throne, with his son George now occupying the 2nd position? 🤔
I knew Prince William saved lives in Wales as a search and rescue pilot. Did not know he saved so many.
This needs to be more well known!
Took me 22 years to earn the CG Achievement Medal. But I earned it.
Since drugs are a tremendous abuse of and a death warrant (fentanyl) to many American youth, and a scourge of humanity at large, I can appreciate this medal from the U.S.Coast Guard, and am happy they all were awarded the well deserved medal. THANK YOU for your service to vulnerable young people everywhere, and for helping to save their lives and futures. Much appreciated.
I was TAD to the Coast Cuard back in the drug op days (late 80's) off of S America and received this along with other CG awards. All my Navy friends still think I just put them on, there just jealous! Loved working with the Coasties! USN OSCS RET.
Well shit, I have a whole new respect for the man. I am generally pretty neutral towards the royals. Being an American I don't feel strongly one way or the other about them. But as an American EMT, hearing that he was SAR and has rescued 149 people, I think he deserves a high-level medal for that alone. I can think of only maybe 5 or 6 people that I know of who I actually had a hand in saving. Granted I've only been at it a year.
But what I am saying is that I now see him as a peer, rather than some rando in an ivory tower. He could have just paraded around in a posh uniform and done his time the easy way, but he made the conscious decision to go out and save lives. And I have nothing but the upmost respect for that.
Being a former resident of Cambridge, and now moved back to Norwich ( thank God ) I remember his stint as the local air ambulance pilot.
As usual straight forward factual video. Professionally presented. I can honestly say the only information on social media I trust.
I knew the Prince was in the RAF, I was not aware that he had served in what I believe are all branches of the UK military. That is impressive. I think I would have stayed active RAF in his shoes until he was forced to stop due to his royal duties. Thanks Dr. Felton for this interesting info about the only Royal I can respect for his actions.
It's no so much impressive, rather it's obligatory for future kings to "serve" in all branches of the armed forces prior to them spending the rest of their lives leaching off the UK taxpayers.
Lol
Royals tend to serve in all branches of the armed services. And by serve I mean they're allowed to be part and play with the toys. They never have to qualify and get preferential treatment and promotion. Not to disparage him, but this was what I was told by a soldier. On the flipside, as was the case in William, in case of actual war they are mostly kept out of harm's way. Which probably sucks for them as I reckon they genuinely want to serve.
@@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 yes themselfs
@@chaptermasterpedrokantor1623 aye, figured they got preferential treatment and a speedy rise through the ranks. He still had to qualify on how to fly the aircraft and other roles he did. Regardless, thank you for your response. I realize my original post came off as fan-struck in reading it again without considering they were getting everything handed to him on a silver platter for the most part.
When I rejoined the military, I was told Achievement Medals were awarded like popcorn. Still proud of mine.
I respect anyone’s honorable military service to their country.
Non veterans think there’s no risk involved in peacetime service.
Spend enough time in the military, and you’ll see training accidents, equipment failures, heat/cold injuries, vehicle rollovers, firing range incidents, downed aircraft, etc.
Even when proper risk mitigation measures are taken, sometimes things still go wrong
Military equipment is unforgiving and does not have all the “safety” built into civilian commercial equipment, because trade offs need to be made.
“Normal” at peacetime still requires operations in Arctic, Desert, mountain, sea, air, river in all weather and under all conditions.
There are deaths all the time in peacetime related directly to doing the job. There’s also many more serious injuries.
“Operational” military fields (Combat Arms, Pilots, Rescue, etc) are lot more dangerous than any office or worksite jobs. Even in peacetime.
Prince William may not be a hero, but his service to his country was “honorable”.
There was a time when most people understood what honorable meant.
As a Nam vets and lawyer said once..." There is No OSHA in the military.
Deaths in training are somehow worse than death in combat
Yup. My old unit, a mechanized infantry battalion, suffered more deaths and injuries in garrison than in combat deployments, where we routinely engage in firefights and urban warfare.
The USA has developed a global military reach. Its like an anaconda with the head on the front lines and the logistics arm making up the body. Anyone helping keep that machine in motion is most def worthy of respect.
He should wear that medal, he earned it.
Protocol doesn't allow it since it wasn't given by the head of state and announced thru the proper channels (Gazetted)
so many history docs I'll put on just to fall asleep. Never possible with Dr. Felton. His storytelling is gripping, immensely detailed. I'm hooked
Prince William is Is one of the few out of the Royal family that holds themself with dignity and respect.
Great video. Thank you for posting. I would suggest just 1 correction. William, the Prince of Wales, is first in the line of succession to the throne. His son, Prince George is second.
Guy was in the Army, Navy AND Air Force.
Damn Impressive! 👍👍
Interesting story! Thanks again for sharing Dr. Felton!
Thanks for Your Honourable Service, Your Royal Highness, We Salute 🫡 Your Service to Duty,
I don't know much about the Royals but I do highly admire Prince William I think he's going to make a great King one day
Did not know he participated in so many rescues and hours of helicopter work. Good for him.
Your presentations, just the best.
Great reporting here, sir.. Thank you for your dedication to exceptional work!
Cool info as always Mark. Thanks for sharing as always!
Mark, another great video and thanks for posting. I hope Prince William will wear his USCG medal one day.
Hi Mark,
Here is an interesting fact that might make a good future video
William is not the only future monarch to receive a medal for joint military operations with the united states. One of the most significant American decorations is the silver star medal it is the third highest combat valor award presented by the united states armed forces. In world war II the future Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Jean who reigned from 1964 to 2000 before abdicating was awarded the medal in 1944. Jean received it while he was serving as a captain in the Irish Guards one of the household regiments of the British Army. The Irish guards were serving alongside elements of the US 5th Armored Division during the liberation of Luxembourg in September 1944 a week before operation market garden commenced.
This makes Jean the only Monarch to receive an American combat Valor decoration.
I work at OPNAV (US Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations’ staff) and have a Royal Navy exchange office on my staff. We nominated his predecessor for the Meritorious Service Medal (he was commander in rank). We had to obtain concurrence in writing from the US Naval Attache to the UK and obtain approval of the award from the Secretary of the Navy. All approved and we presented him his award in 2022 upon his transfer back to the UK. However, he can never wear the medal with his Royal Navy uniform - British military officers cannot wear foreign awards unless the Queen (at the time) or now King gives explicit permission. So the Prince not wearing his USCGAM is not surprising. That said, the achievement, commendation, and meritorious service medals of the US military are merit awards and are not really combat service awards. Some can be awarded with a C (for combat) or V (valor) devices, which are, but there are no active combat zones in the Western Hemisphere where one could qualify.
That's interesting 👍
Same in most commonwealth nations. In Australia the only foreign medals approved for automatic wear are the Vietnam Campaign Medal (which you don't see anyone active wearing for obvious reasons) and the NATO afghan one. I don't think anything below a Silver Star (maybe Bronze) would be approved for wear, though they'd still be quite treasured and appreciated.
Mark this is just like Christmas two videos in one day. Thanks!
In Portugal you receive a medal after 6 years of good conduct. We call it medal of «vinhos e peticos» («wines and snacks» as we have to provide them to the regiment after receiving it ahahah).
So the son of our head of state helps the authorities seize and destroy cocaine; while the son of America's head of state snorts cocaine.
Verrrrry good video! I never knew that Prince William had been in the Blues & Royals Army Regiment, or the R.A.F.. I thought (or heard) he was only a RN chopper pilot. The whole family has served in U.K. Uniform for over a hundred years. Queen Elizabeth II's father served in the R.A.F. in WW1. They are head and shoulders better than the civilian never-served rabble which makes up most of Parliament. Salute to H.R.H. Prince William! {Edited to replace digit 2 with a digit 1. WW1}
King George VI served in the RN from 1909-18 and transferred to the RAF on it's establishment on 01 Apr 1918. At the Battle of Jutland in 1916 as a Sub Lieutenant, his Action Station was in A turret of HMS Collingwood firing at SMS Derfflinger. During a lull in the action, he sat on the turret roof for fresh air. When the action resumed, a shell shrieked over the ship and he was sharply told, "Come down before you get your head blown off." (The Rules of the Game - 1996)
@@tellyknessis6229 The future George VI was only the second son and not expected to succeed to the throne when he had his long period of active service. The same was true of the future George V's naval career: he was pulled out of it after his elder brother died.
Hurrah for Prince William! I can think of nothing more noble than saving others' lives by risking one's own.
When I was in Portsmouth many years ago I was surprised to see a USCG ship there. I wondered if they were lost.
New Hampshire?
Without being funny, all pur Matlots are pretty lost at the best of times.
They can sniff a boozer or brothel from 100miles they just can't seem to find the ship they got off.
This episode was VERY interesting, and honorable to Prince William. Facts that we would never have known if not for Dr. Felton.
Great story. As others have mentioned an Achievement medal is the lowest level of award given out by US forces. If it was something like a meritorious service medal or Legion of Honor I could understand wearing that.
That's not true. I can only speak for the USCG, but the letter of commendation is a personal award and has an associated ribbon. The USCG Achievement medal is the lowest medal awarded, however.
I have 10 years of active service, and a decent rack of ribbons and medals. I do not have any awards from a Foreign government, I didn't save 149 lives, and I don't consider his Medal to be a miniscule thing. Prince William should be looked up to for his SERVICE to his nation and others.
I'm forner US Army and I am prouder of my Navy Achievment Medal than my higher Army Commendation Medal because it was awarded to me by another service and it was something that Commander PATFORSWA didn't have to do. Being acknoweldged by another branch of service is, in my opinion, a high honor.
@@erwin669 Well Said!
I am a fan of this Prince. He could easily have sat back and done nothing. Helicopter rescue can be desperately important. I give him credit for finding an active way to serve. And he loved doing it.
My son and me were both recipients of the US Navy and Marine Corps equivalent.
Good job to the Marine, Sailors and William.
Semper Fi.
Two uploads today? What is it our birthday?! Thanks Dr Felton!
Always interesting, thank you.
Am I missing someone? Thought William is now first in line to the crown, not second. Could this be another British/American anomaly like where exactly a building's first floor is located?
I think you're correct. When considering who's next in line, the current reigning monarch isn't included in the count. So, with the current monarch being King Charles, Prince William would indeed be formerly 2nd in line and currently 1st in line.
It's probably a mistake as Queen Elizabeth was on the throne for so long people still aren't used to her not being the monarch. Im British and i often still say "her majesty's ship" or "her majesty's government" when in reality I should be saying "HIS majesty's ship" and "HIS majesty's government"
Im Impressed with that royal marine sharpshooter. shooting a moving target on an unstable platform with the helicopter blade's pressure and still hit the engine block of the speed boat
Once again interesting Dr. Felton
I remember that on his wedding day, his uniform was sarcastically likened to one of "Thunderbirds," International Rescue, pilots
Well, in essence, that's what he did.
Glad I am an American but so very proud of my British lineage. Having served Air/ Sea on the Sea King I'll ask W if his hearing is a tad wonky? LOL
I really get the feeling Will has a very strong sense of service and duty to nation
Very interesting to me. Thank you.
Thank you Dr. Felton.
The HMS Iron Duke. The Brit's have always had had awesome names for ships. Some of my favs in no particular order: HMS Formidable, HMS Sandwich, HMS Warspite, HMS Happy Entrance, HMS Black Joke, HMS Pickle
Don't forget HMS Invincible, HMS Fearless, HMS Courageous and HMS Brilliant I guess we do come up with Brilliant names😂
Good man and Prince! God bless him!
A relative of mine earned the USCG Medal during Vietnam in 1969-70 when he served in the so called Squadron One or RONONE and served on one of the Point class cutters as mortarman/gunner onboard, he was present I think during Operation Market Time.
Wonderful how the Royals get their hands a bit smudged doing good works and serving. Thank you, Professor Felton, for this story. I am proud to wear my US Army Medals on Veterans Day, which usually results in a brief discussion of my 2 years, 9 months and 6 hours of military active duty, including 12 months in the US War in Vietnam.
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Well done Prince William. Keep up with being a good human.
I've got 2 of the Navy and Marine Corps version of that medal. I am no hero though, I got them for completing my tours haha!
I seen a PFC get one for counting boxes.
@hoffmiermp Yeah, saw a cook get one for cooking good Mac and cheese 😂
Thanks for this video. It is a great thing that the young princes have served in the UK's military. Nothing quite gives you an a exsprence and perspective like warning the uniform in active duty. I respect that British tradition and their service.
0:31 Prince William is now the first _in line_ to the throne, and has been ever since the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
1:04 Prince William has never been the "third" in line to the throne. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, Prince Charles was the first in line and Prince William was the second in line.
If they let Prince Edward wear a uniform and medals, despite dropping out of training, then William may as well wear this.
And the odd thing is that they ban Harry, the one who has done active service, from wearing his because he decided to marry a mixed race woman.
Meanwhile, the King's paedophile brother and his ginger slapoer continue live at the taxpayers expense.
The paticular US medal is not permitted under British medal protocal for wear. For foreign medals to be worn with British medals, the foreign medal must be awarded by the ally country's head of state and be approved through a "gazetting" process.
While prince William was in the falklands he actually held one of my mates as an infant amd worked closely with my father
That's 149 people who probably never knew they were rescued by a royal.
You need to add all the ones he helped save and worked with the medics when he was an Air Ambulance pilot. There has been a short video recently about him meeting up with a young man he helped save. The young man's uncle was killed outright when they were hit head on by a vehicle on the wrong side of the road. The young man's fiancé wanted to say thank you to Prince William but it was arranged that the whole crew would attend and meet up at Windsor castle.
His grandmother had no doubts he was made of the real stuff .
I was in the U.S.Navy for many years. An Achievement medal is noteworthy, but hardly a medal awarded for heroism, as the title implies. Usually, the lowest medal awarded for heroic acts was the Navy Commendation Medal, with V for valor. More often, a Bronze with V device for Valor, or Silver Star would be awarded for heroism, depending on the act.
Excellent video. I’m in no way questioning the valor of those who win combat medals, but it’s very noteworthy that William saved 149 lives, while never taking a single one. It’s sad that our society doesn’t value such actions as much as it does the taking of lives.
I spent 21 years in reserve components of the American military. During his brief career, it sounds like Prince William saw more action than I did. It is amazing to me how much military training men in the Royal Family undergo. Britains should be very proud. These gentlemen are not fakes in any sense.
00:29 - William, Prince of Wales is *first* in line to the throne, not "second".
I have 3 Army Achievement Medals. One of them I got for baking a cake. I mean, it was a really nice cake… I did a really good job decorating it… but I wouldn’t call myself a “hero”.
William is not the second in line to the throne he is the first in line. His father is already on the throne!
I think is a great tradition that all the Royals have served in the Armed Forces, and all are rated pilots which is not something that can be just "given"...Aircraft don't care for your bloodline or social status, you have to Fly it! (I only wish this was the case in the USA, military service is no longer seen as pre-requisite for higher office and I think it shows among our politicians)
Regardless of pro or against the royalist establishment, all should see both of the princes as having served well and faithfully.
Oh my God! I have the same award as the Prince of Wales!
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Hmmm..... requirements were different when I was in the US Navy. The Navy Achievement Medal, which is the equivalent of the Coast Guard Achievement Medal, was NOT authorized for foreign personnel. They received the Navy Commendation Medal and that could only be authorized by the Secretary of the Navy (as all awards for foreigners).
Foreigners were authorized certain medals, the Navy Commendation Medal and Legion of Merit and some others. The Legion of Merit for foreigners came in different grades. As I remember it, the Meritorious Service Medal was also unauthorized.
Both Prince William and Prince Harry served the U.K. with honor, courage and distinction. That's why I was outraged that Prince Harry was not allowed to wear his uniform at the Queen's funeral while Prince Harry wore his. The 'excuse' was that "only working royals are allowed to wear the uniform at events' - that's rubbish!!!! The King should have allowed it! As far as I'm concerned, combat veterans can wear their uniforms anytime they damn well please, they earned the right!!! Great video Dr. Felton!