UK troops lay British soldier killed in US nearly 250 years ago to rest
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- Soldiers from 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Scotland have taken part in the funeral of 13 soldiers killed in a battle during the American revolutionary war in South Carolina nearly 250 years ago.
Their remains were discovered by archaeologists last year at the site of the Battle of Camden in South Carolina.
One of the soldiers was from the British 71st Regiment of Foot, Fraser's Highlanders, a Scottish regiment formed for the Revolutionary War.
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Officially, only 68 British soldiers fell at Camden. This is an incredible find. Well played to the Americans for honouring all the fallen equally.
TAPS, forever PEACE
We may have started out as enemies but now we are brothers in arms ,its the least we could do .its our honor to do so
The United States and England have always, and will always, be joined in brotherhood.
American honors the fallen of both sides since the founding of the USA, even in the Pacific we have the US And Japanese flags
@@mikeyj9607 we honored a Japanese kamikaze pilot during world war 2 he tried to fly his plane into a us navy battle ship. The soldiers were gonna just throw him the water but the general made sure they gave this japanese fighter a proper military burial at sea. We realize we can't blame the soldiers their fighting for their nations. Thats why we hold nations leadership responsible because the leaders gotta send someone off to fight an die the leadership dont go fight and die so we do try to honor all service men amd women equally.
No soldier should lay unknown. Friendly or foe, this is how you unite others. As a veteran this brought me to tears.
Yeah let's honor the freedom fighters know as the Taliban...they were are allies once until we destroyed there first democratic elected government
me too my brother.
I wouldve liked to know how they identified him ..buttons or insignia whatever and wouldnt that be great to see !
Please lol
@@sheepsfoot2 Later video from the archeological head said they made the assumption through his coat buttons and some other accouterments. With his age, determined by his skeleton, he was most likely a senior NCO.
Sincere thanks to the United States for showing this kind of respect to our fallen soldiers. You're a class act. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
We just had a disagreement about how we wanted to be governed 250 years ago. And at least since the Great War, Americans have stood shoulder to shoulder with our British cousins on the battlefield. America is a country of warriors, and we respect warriors here.
@@JustinLaFleur1990 And I like to think we'll be with you guys for another 250 years and beyond. All the best from Sheffield, UK, mate. 🇺🇲🇬🇧
@Father Jack we hope so too, you have my best from Las Vegas, NV, 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
It was a different time in a different world. Despite our differences historically and the circumstances that led to the birth of our great nation; the UK is and probably will always be our greatest ally, what has been termed the "special relationship" for decades. In the modern era you guys over there in england have had our backs through thick and thin.
I served 26 yrs in the forces as a paramedic. The dead are not the enemy. Nobody ever wins a war , there are just survivors.
Hello Jamie how are you doing😊
Absolutely true.
From a British soldier,
America thank you for honouring this soldier
I've recent years we shared sweat and blood in the same Fields.
Thank you 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇲💪
We're Glad to be best buddies! Thx for your service from a civ!
Thank you for your service🇬🇧
Thought many don't say it: Americans are transplanted Brits. Founded on same principles, by the same people.
American Veteran here. I've served along side servicemen and women from many nations including the UK. You guys and the Canadians were the best of them. At the time this soldier fell we were fighting for our Independance from your monarch. We meant no ill will towards the PEOPLE of England. The typed word doesn't do my inflection justice, so please understand the next words are meant to HONOR that man and not ridicule him. That man died for OUR freedom as much as our own Continentals did. Of course we would honor him.
Shared sweat and blood 😂 Mostly in illegal wars for corrupt politicians , money and oil you absolute mug.
One thing that always impresses me about Americans is the respect that they give for people who have given their lives in service. Thank you.
I can't imagine doing things any other way. These are people who's lives were cut short in service of their country, many quite young. It doesnt matter how long ago it was or which side they fought on, they were doing their sworn duty.
It’s a shame that we don’t treat our living vets well however.
Ugh I wish I could say thank you for noticing but we are basically back to spitting on vets these days. America has fallen. Look elsewhere for the promise of freedom. Biden's America now.
Black US soldiers returning from war after WW2: U wot?
Yes brother. Cheers to the UK
As an American of Scottish and English descent, and a USN Veteran, I’m proud that we are finally able to give these men the a proper burial they deserve. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🏴❤
Yeah damn.... that Thistle at the end.... 🥀
@@Random_commenter2 clearly you don’t know history of the Revolutionary War. The Queen didn’t send these soldiers here, because during the Revolutionary War England had a King called King George III. You must be 2 pints short of a quart.
@@jcfc8197 😂
@@Random_commenter2 not sure why you’re laughing, I just proved how little you know.
@@Random_commenter2 nerd really? I don’t think so. I was a athlete in high, and graduated with 12 varsity
letters. Never went to college because I never liked school. I enlisted in the Navy the day after I graduated from high school. I do love history though, because I’m from Yorktown VA, the place where the British surrendered to us in the Revolutionary War. History is all around me.
So grow up and act like an adult. Name calling is childish, and it makes you look like a fool.
God bless America,
for honoring this event
We salute you.
Love from England 🏴
Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
Our continued and enduring love to you, always!
The mutual respect here is beautiful to see. The class on display here is so touching.... This will only make the bonds tighter...
Well stated.
What a class act. We cousins know deep down we are united by blood. You roll the dice of life, born a brit or an American. It's all the same to me.
Yup, Englishmen
I am retired US Infantry and had the great opportunity to work with UK soldiers. They always back us up and while at my age, it is somewhat of an idle threat, I would get in front of them without blinking. Salute cousins.
We would die for you guys. Love from Great Britain
@@graemebaker8293 love back to the UK 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸 my fiancé is British and as as my twin daughters.
@@graemebaker8293 Same Cousin. I actually made it out alive and lets enjoy what little bit of peacetime we have. It is not going to last! I really intend to visit the UK, starting with Scotland first next year when I get my big pension. Overnighting once in London, but the prices scared me straight back to my hotel room! Have a good buddy in Devon and unfortunately, my military brother from Scotland, after many combat tours died from cancer, But, It looks incredible from what the pics he showed me. Have a great day and thank you for the kind words.
@@graemebaker8293 Die for England not America.
We would be beside you mate in the field or in the streets.We should have a clean sweep of our citys in both country's to get rid of the non triers and haters of our ways.
What an honor for me as a Scottish citizen to know that even though 250 years have passed, these soldiers have been given the honors they were due and given a dignified funeral!
This is extremely cool and fascinating. My ancestors from the Scottish Highlands fought as Patriots in the Revolutionary War. The soldier found is not my ancestor but it hit my heart hard. I ❤ Scotland and America. 🏴 🇺🇸
@@IamSquirrel We Scots can only feel pride and honor for our country! And honor all those who serve and served the country in the most diverse situations!
@@jamielyallleathan 💯
As an American, I am so happy to see these men laid to rest. They fought against us, but they fought with bravery and valor. Every soldier deserves to rest peacefully. May they all rest in peace.
The American revolution was pretty much a British civil war, it was British vs British.
@@BirdsfromHuntingdon
Exactly, but be warned that you'll be treading on a lot of American toes with this comment, so expect some hostility. Im sure you're aware of the shroud of nation building mythology that American schools cast over the real facts of the American War of Independence, which allows no contradiction by the British side.
Many Americans believe that a mere Declaration changed the cultural and family ties of a people overnight, who, if they weren't born British, were the sons and Grandsons of the British, just like the first 7 Presidents, all of whom had British family.
Since British DNA in American blood has been so substantially reduced since the C18th, by so many generations of immigrants coming from elsewhere, its interesting to think, that as a British white male, with a partial family tree going back to the 1600s, my DNA is probably a lot closer to both sides of this conflict, than the average American today.
However, I very much appreciate the pomp and circumstance the Americans are displaying by honouring these fallen soldiers in this way. Bravo..........
@@artrandy You will find it interesting that in this part of America where this video took place has an extremely high percentage of Americans with British heritage. The deep south especially the Carolina's were colonized by the English in the late 1600's and they did not have the mass amount of immigration in the 1800's and early 1900's that the Northeastern US had. There were several DNA studies done about 5 years ago that showed that the average British citizen is only really 37% genetically British. In the Carolina's especially in the more rural areas the average person tested was over 80% British genetically.
@@SCscoutguy
I would be very pleased to know that folk whose families have been raised in the Carolinas, were still closely related to my family.........
@@artrandy I doubt anyone would be closely related to you because there would be at least 5-10 generations separating you. I did a few different types of DNA tests as part of that study and found DNA matches to several people living in Kent where my family came from in the 1600's but they were small distant matches.
From mortal enemies to strong allies and friends. Love to The UK from The US.
The Brits and Americans were never really mortal enemies. There was a lot of support for the American Revolution in Britain, including in high circles. And many of the ideas that inspired the revolt were from Britain.
@@jimmyhillschin9987 I never considered that the people in Great Britian probably didn't want to waste resources on a war with the U.S. that ultimately wouldn't yield much gain, regardless of the result. That's fascinating to me.
now british and american is criminal friend in iraq.
Thank you to the US Army for showing great respect to one of our soldiers who will forever rest in the USA - from a British veteran.
Love to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
Love the Brits! We did a port call in Faslane and Gibraltar. Got to meet a lot of sailors and soldiers from across the pond. We had a blast!
It's our honor. I'm just sorry this ever had to happen. It's such a shame that we were once fighting one another. We are brothers and the greatest allies today. I truly respect the warriors of our past, regardless of which side of the pond they came from.
From what I know, I could also be wrong or have been given bad info. He was buried deep as a sign of respect. He must have put up one hell of a fight. Back then, to even get buried was something seldom done on the field. I am of Scottish decent so if he is like my family and I, I know he did. My family is from the outer Hebrides. On to the info, I took some higher level classes of history and this was one of the things they were teaching. Takes more time, more man power and energy to dig deep so only those that did something remarkable got buried and the deeper the more respect. The deeper was to keep animals from digging them up and from being disturbed.
Best friendship ever!
Thank you for this report. As a 29 year veteran who rubbed shoulders with my British and Canadian brothers and sisters at arms in Afghanistan and Kosovo, I was touched by the actions of all from the archeologists to the Highlanders traveling all the way to South Carolina for the event.
Ayee a Kosovo brother. I was there in 2016. It was just a “show of force” but still happy to have served my short term. I did joint training exercises with British (and I believe French troops were there too, tho I only ever saw British uniforms/battalions). 🇺🇸🤝🏼🇬🇧
When I was in the US army and deployed to Afghanistan, we had fallen British soldiers remains airlifted to our base. We all lined up to pay our respects and salute them. I’ve served with many British soldiers and have the highest respect for them. These fallen soldiers had families who loved them and sent them off to war. We are no longer enemies, but the best of Allies and friends 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
If only you knew what they did to the patriot prisoners back in the late 1770s you'd have a very different opinion of the brits.
@@Scotia6261 that was in the 1770s. Many centuries ago. Let it go. We are no longer enemies. British soldiers bled and died along side me in Afghanistan. We fought as brothers. I have folks whom I call brother that are British army veterans living in the UK.
We had to bail them out twice and they even backed the confederates in the civil ....surprised they didn't back the Yankees used to meticulously search their vehicles at checkpoints in Bosnia 95/96.
The US Continental army and its militias were equally guilty of butchering prisoners as well as civilians. It was a civil war. The gross misrepresentation in Mel Gibson's film the Patriot, was totally one sided. The burning of a church full of non-combatants did take place but the evil deed was committed on 7 March 1782 by Patriots at the devoutly christian Moravian settlement of Gnadenhutten in Pennsylvania. 93 civilians, men, women and children wrre clubbed to death, scalped and piled beside the building. The following day more victims were added , also scalped and the entire village burnt to the ground to conceal the crime.
I served with them in and around Basra. Great soldiers, great people. Dedication to duty was Second to None!
Thank you from a ex British infantry soldier.
🇬🇧🇺🇸
@@hasinarian6711 Oh really who thinks that then !!! I Its Great Britainof the isles of Britain !! United kingdom !! 🇬🇧 🖕 Its only the minority who live in fantasy land !!!
@@hasinarian6711 As a Scot I'd suggest you learn what you are talking about before you post. Kindest regards.
Another imperialist sent to an early grave by Patriots.
@@hasinarian6711get educated you monkey 🙉🏴👹💥💥💥
@@project88422well said brother 🏴from an ex British Paratrooper 🇬🇧 He should maybe go home to his not so great country 😂wherever the bananas grow 👹💥💥💥
I'm a US citizen and veteran, but my ancestors are Scottish. Heart warming to see the mutual respect that has grown over the years.
We have a saying we’re all Jock Thompson’s bairns ( we’re all gods children)
My ancestors are English and Cornish. Mostly miners and train conductors so it's great knowing USA has a shared history with the Motherland
@@GerMFnU1848Sax your ancestors left for the new world because the motherland is a corrupted land run by tyrannical monarchs. In all honesty I wouldn’t let nostalgia blind you from that. Your ancestors will not have had high opinions of the land they left.
I’m Scottish on my Mother’s side.
No you're not. No they weren't.
So, US Army veteran and Civil War reenactor here.
Let me give a sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to all our British and Commonwealth cousins. A respectful tip of the Stetson to you from an old cavalryman.
I had the privilege this year of laying to rest a Civil War veteran in the town he founded. I honestly believe that this is one of primary duties as historians and reenactors and it is a very sobering one. Giving a man his name back in front of his great-great-great grandson is a profound experience and one I'll remember forever.
Thank you to ALL who served and serve. It was my honor to serve alongside my UK brothers and sisters!
America has many faults ( just like us Brits) BUT they ALL WAYS have So Much respect for their Soldiers killed in battle, be it 5 yrs ago or 250 yrs ago.Thank You for showing the same respect for one of ours.🇬🇧❤️🇺🇸
@Trapper’s Dad 👍
@@trappersdad6855we do love a summer holiday.
At least the Americans don’t freely let their enemy live in their country at taxpayer expense!
@@therageknight8546 don't they. ?
@VIPICCB8 as a Brit I’m inclined to agree. Every day I wonder more and more how we’ve become so craven and spineless as a nation.
As a Scottish woman I thank you for finding these soldiers including American soldiers 🏴🇺🇲
Do you guys really eat haggis?
As an older American woman, I thank you for caring. It is sad that brave men fell at that time. I understand all the history. But when all is said and done, all the men must be greatly appreciated and respected. But such deaths, on both sides, are sad, sad, sad. 🕊️🙏🌹
@User 2481 Give it a rest.
Yes we eat haggis
@User 2481 Your historical knowledge is hysterical. Go read an Encyclopedia. 👻🤡👻🤡👻🤡👻🤡👻🤡
As a US Vet and our Memorial Day coming up, this is a reminder to remember ALL those souls who gave "the last full measure of devotion" for service to their country. 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🏴
They are going to have to get some Union Jack flags to put on his grave on Memorial Day and I think they'll need to put one on his grave on November 11th for Remembrance Day (Here in the US, it is Veteran's Day, but I personally like Remembrance Day). I know that the UK and the other European countries lost a huge portion of that generation of young men who fought in WW1. I watched Peter Jackson's "They Shall Not Grow Old".
@@jleechadwick A very good movie from Jackson.
@@jleechadwick just watched it last week. Very good indeed.
Blessings to our American friends for this wonderful gesture. As a Canadian, the fallen British soldier is as much as one of our own for that period. ❤️
Wow... I'm absolutely amazed by the level of kindness and respect shown to one of ours. Thank you 🇺🇲. Love from 🇬🇧.
There is a cemetary in Camden,SC where the British are buried. from the Revolutionay War. That entire town has several battle sites.which are marked, as well as a fort. The fort is mostly dirt,back inthe day there would have been wooden fencing. There is also a visitors center, living history camp several times a year
In America we past our past differences behind us. We are friends even to those we once fought. 😊
We're brothers.
No more brother wars.
You’re welcome for not speaking German as well
Southern hospitality, still exists, in the US. If you know where to look.
Thankyou USA from a British Army veteran for taking care of one of our soldiers as if he was one of your own. Huge respect 👏🇺🇸🇬🇧
Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
Respect from Texas.
Respect from Florida
Have a pint for me at your local pub...toast to one of your fallen in Iraq..Ian Plank...
God bless Scotland. From a us navy veteran.
As a US Navy sailor that had the privilege to have a port call in Portsmouth England, it was amazing to see our service members respect, honor and express much camaraderie with our British Naval counterparts also in the area. They were like best friends we never met. It was incredible. It's great to see how our relationship has evolved since this battle. 🇬🇧🇺🇸
As a veteran and armchair historian, I more than respect the efforts to honor those fallen at the Battle.
Hello Bruce 😊
After 250 years, the long due respect these warriors deserve is finally here. God willing the souls of these men can rest easy now.🙏
They fought for their King an country RIP
Thank you!
Respect and love from Great Britain.
Back at you mate !
@@baronedipiemonte3990 nice touch of class that send off. 🇬🇧🇺🇲
“…until a cemetery can be created at the site, where they will all be buried together.” It’s exceedingly rare for this proud American to be moved to tears; this story is beautiful beyond words. My sincerest compliments to the archaeologists and US and Royal military officials who oversaw the events that led to this. God rest all their souls.
Having worked with many Brittish Soldiers during my 24-year U.S. military career, this warms my heart. Salute and RIP to these fallen Soldiers.
Thank you. Total respect from a British veteran
This was unexpected and beautiful, much respect America thanks very much!
WW1 and 2 made us inseparable cheers 🍻
Copy that
Americans and our British brothers together taught Germany and Japan a lesson they will never forget. For now and forever our countries will be linked as brothers in arms 🇬🇧🇺🇸
I'm a retired US Army soldier and I became emotional watching this video. May the soldiers from GB and the United States RIP and know we are now brothers.
It is one of my favorite parts of history how close this relationship has become after literally starting with gunfire. Respect on all sides.
Same like it's an allegory for a family. The estranged child who left in a huff, stayed away for a few years but now is at everything from birthdays to holidays to weddings to funerals.
As a US veteran, I am proud to see the honor given to the fallen, regardless of their nationality. The BRITS were our adversary a long time ago, but now they're our brothers-in-arms. It's never too late to pay our respects and give the due honors. Awesome video.
This man was an imperialist criminal who probably murdered women and children. The Patriots took care of him, though.
Britian in gay and so is modern america the founding fathers would be disgusted
@@Crimeiskoolforkidz Silence troll
@@jpmountaingaming5681 I may be a loser troll but I'm still incomprehensibly better than you
@@Crimeiskoolforkidz uh huh I’m sure you are
There were a number of American soldiers found near Toronto a few years back from the war of 1812 who were repatriated back to the USA. Always good to see fallen veterans treated with honour and respect.
To bad the living veterans arent because this is a pageantry for the sheeple this cost money and there living veterans that need help how much you think it costs to get that helicopter in the air alongside everything else that could have been used for disabled veterans
@@ivanvalera3250 yeah. You’re one of the ones who aren’t “sheeple” huh? Poor sods. Why can’t everyone be as enlightened as you! Life of the party you are!
@@ivanvalera3250 could’ve been funded by British and Americans both you can’t necessarily say this all came out of tax payers money and to call people who honour the dead and people who see this and respect it sheeple is off putting
@Ivan Valera the funny thing is, when people say "what about the disabled veterans", 90% don't actually care and just want to virtue signal. Have you ever done anything for a disabled veteran?
@@perfectectlylegitimatename631 yes I actually do that why it's some bull to see a massive waste of money to rebury dead guys with a pageant ... 100 bucks goes a long way making rotisserie chicken sandwiches for vets who need it at VFW or who are on the streets...I can't do it all the time but when I do I'm happy about
This is a wonderful example of international cooperation in matters such as these. No matter which side they fought on, all those soldiers gave their loves for their countries. They all deserve to be laid to rest in honor.
In 1968 I took Basic training at Ft. Jackson, and was honored to be selected to be part of several funeral details (firing squad), laying to rest fellow soldiers killed in Vietnam. It has stayed with me my entire life.
My niece did her basic training at Ft. Jackson (she also met her future husband during training). My brother and sister-in-law came up from New Mexico to be there). They then drove down to Beaufort to the National Cemetery there to visit my parent's grave and she left the flowers that she had been given during the graduation at their grave. She never knew her grandmother, but she adored her grandfather.
Thank you for your service and Welcome Home. I have two books written by Kregg Jorgenson, an Army Vietnam Veteran who hails from Seattle, WA. LRRPS in Cambodia: MIA Rescue and Acceptable Loss. The first book I'm still trying to finish. I could hardly sleep the first week. He was there in 69-70.
Deep respect for our British and American cousins from Australia. 🇦🇺
Love to Australia 🇦🇺 🤝🇺🇸
Hello Mark how are you doing😊
You mean only the white Brits and white Americans, right?
250 years ago we were enemies. Now we're the closest allies. Sending love to our American friends 🇬🇧🇺🇲
We have nothing but love for the mother country. Love from the US.
we have only been allies for 106 years, we had a lot of hostility and two wars between us before a common enemy buried things forever…
@@bostonrailfan2427 true I guess
Love and respect from the US!
meh i would consider iraqis who fought alongside us more an ally but yea
Rest In Peace brave soldiers.
🏴 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
As a Swede with close relatives within the Swedish Armed Forces, even though this is just a history between the US and the UK, I give my salutations both from myself and my militia relatives.
May they finally rest in peace.
I went to the Camden Military Academy when I was younger, spent some time exploring this battlefield. I’m now 6 years into my service in the US Army. This was an incredible find, glad that my fellow Soldiers could help lay the fallen Highlander to rest, as well as our Continental Soldiers.
I went a week back in 1987 and gtfo. Needless to say the one week was all I needed to turn myself around. The Cat o' nine tails sucked something major. My dad knows federal judges, but other than that, I don't know how he got me out. Thank you btw. I never served but I have the two purple hearts and other medals my grandfather had from WWII, so the thank you is in his honor, and from me.
This is incredibly powerful. How they died as enemies, but buried as the deepest of friends.
I get that this video focuses heavily on the British solider but I must say it’s got to be an incredible moment as an American to see those coffins draped with Old Glory and think “dang. These are some of the guys who fought and gave their last full measure for us to be a free and independent people.” Heroes all of them.
They must also have found descendants of those American soldiers that were honored, since the flags were being presented to the people in that front row. I bet that they feel very honored to have the flag that covered their ancestor's remains.
I took part in something like this in the early 80s when some British and American casualties from the War of 1812 were reinterred in Amherstburg Ontario.
@@buckwheatsghettoghost4927 that sounds familiar. I was an 18 year old reservist at the time and I remember we were put up in a local church hall and the minister bought up a couple cases of beer and set us on the town the night before.
I’m of Scots heritage and was born in South Carolina and am a retired US Navy officer. This was very moving.
You can feel a connection in your soul with the fallen
I grew up in the West then joined the Army my second duty station brought me to Brooklyn NY as I walked around the local neighborhood near the base I noticed an iron fence with two graves, they were British soldiers from the Revolutionary era. When you see that it really makes a person think about all the history, and how the circumstances came to be that led to the burials.
We were fierce adversaries then, and now we are close Friends. It’s amazing to see these soldiers still honored to this day
This nearly brought me to tears. I’m so proud to be American and proud to call the UK our trusted friend. 🇺🇸🇬🇧
Get a grip.
I'm not sure you meant that as a joke, if not you are totally illiterate about that era of history😎
@@perceive8159 Grey57 lives in the 21st century, not the 18th. Why do you imagine he should have the sentiments of someone from 250 years ago?
@@perceive8159 That era? I’m referring to the present.
(Not sure if you’re actually illiterate but the word “call” is in the present tense, not the past tense.)
@@jdb47games buddy, you are about as sharp as a bowling ball
A superb job by our American cousins. Such respect and dignity. Thank you . God Bless America
We try our damndest. God Save the King.
Cheers from New York City. God save the King. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
My ancestors on my mother's family side date back to being in Sudbury Mass as early as 1655! They are Stanhopes a pretty proper English last name! In many ways the revolutionary war was a civil war. In many ways it was also relatives separated by an ocean fighting relatives for Independence.
We've come a long way since then!
@@md_vandenberg you realise America was largely founded on the principle of opposing monarchism and royals right?
The Founding Fathers would turn in their graves if they heard any modern American speaking such wretched words in support of the British Royal Family.
as usual B)
One of my cherished memories is our relationships with UK service members when I served as Navy aircrew. Scotland is still one of my favorite places.
As an American, I'm incredibly proud of the honors done for our former adversaries and now close allies, and of course for our own fallen as well.
There are many Americans buried in our national cemeteries in England. They treated our men in the 8th Air Force very well. I know that the Americans would usually invite the children of the village to a Christmas party and try to get things that were hard to get in England, like oranges, for the kids because they were strictly rationed, so oranges were a great treat. The men had a great time putting it on, and I imagine some of them had childen at home that they wouldn't be able to be with on Christmas and other importand days.
One of the things I respect about the military. It doesn't matter how old you are or what generation you're from, they will give you full honors as a brother forever.
To bad they dont give a damn about the living soilders who do come back this is all pageantry there are veterans going threw it but these dead guys get millions of dollars wasted to just bury them with honor ...
Yeah unless you are Native American, German, Japanese,Chinese, Vietnamese, Afghan…on the other side. Sure brits are cool though
@@ivanvalera3250 they're more than just “dead guys”, but you're right, more should be done for the ones that are still here.
@@slayermate07 Woah, that's crazy, but uh...I don't remember anyone asking.
@@ivanvalera3250 exactly
I'm British. There's a farm shop near my town in the south of England. The farm was used as a temporary airfield for P47 Thunderbolts during 1943 to 1944. Ploughshares into swords and back into ploughshares. The farmers have erected their own memorial to the men who served. Hand-painted illustrations of P47s and some bowls of potted plants. American heroes are respected here. Half the cars in the car park are Japanese or German, but that doesn't matter. Together we taught them a lesson they won't forget. Now they trade with us as rivals, not murdering like monsters. May God protect the souls of all our fallen soldiers. They're all equal now.
Well said! Cheers!
My respect to the British Red Coat that fought on behalf of his king and country. However, as a staunch Constitutional Republican, I'm glad our Patriots won. In fact, my 8th generation Paternal Great Grandfather fought under Layfette after immigrating from France in the mid 1700's. He settled in Floyd County, Virginia and married a Cherokee Maiden.
My father was a Combat Veteran with the US Army Air Force in the South Pacific Campaign in WWII as a Flightline Engineer and Mechanic on the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.
God Bless the United States Of America and God Bless the United Kingdom!!
@@SMichaelDeHart The US & UK will stand or fall together.
Right now we're watching the collapse of western civilisation.
Tragic beyond redemption.
Well said
Only Men are Evil not Nations
We love our British brothers and sisters from across the pond. So cool of them to honor these soldiers like this. 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
When both sides can come together and respect those fallen. Even though 200+ years later: It's still a beautiful thing to see. Much love to the British/Scottish folks
Thank you our American brothers 🇬🇧🇺🇸
You NEVER forget your fallen. Even after 250 years. RIP soldiers.
Imperialist criminals, you mean.
@User 2481 We can only go forward we can't go back and change what has already happened and it is pointless to carry on the hate. We learn from history and try to do better in the future. They were sons and brothers and fathers. Someone loved them and lost them. We can do better by them by remembering and learning from their experience.
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@@ajay97005 yeah but they frequently forget the living veterans who come back
@User 2481 conscription was a thing back then. Go look up the definition.
My ancestors came from Scotland and Ireland, and i served in the US Army Nurse Corp in the mid 1980s and early 1990s. This was very moving for several reasons. Its wonderful that our Scottish allies were able to come over to participate in this important event.
I think you mean British allies overall, there aren't just Scots here for this 😊
Thank you for recognising us as Scottish and not just British. Yeah we’re on the island of Britain but Scotland carries so much culture, identity and pride about our people and history.
Too many times I’m in the highlands and an American tourist says “wow this is a beautiful part of England” I laugh but it’s a shame that we don’t get recognised as much.
@@thisguy9458 and then the highlands clapped
@@BU532 because theyre dead strange
@@thisguy9458 You were Scottish before you were British. I have Scottish, Irish as most of my ancestry, with a small amount of British and German. I do recognize many British were also there as well. I believe it's important to keep cultural roots alive. Our cultures are so very important and interesting that we should never lose that.
Respect to the fallen on the both ends. After 246 years, I'm glad that we came out of a rocky relationship and ended up becoming closest friends. Or I would go and say further, cousins who had a big fight and now we have become cousins again. And I admit, that I consider myself an Englishman plus an American as well. We Love you, dear cousin.🇬🇧🇺🇸
Thank you for the respect and honour to one of our fallen soldiers. It makes me proud on how far we’ve come and the close friendship our 2 countries have for each other. 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇸
Thank you America you have my respect.
Took part in the march as a reenactor and can be seen moving the casket, was truly a day to remember and these men, we might not know their names. But they shall not be forgotten, big thanks for the Scots Guards having men come and be pallbearers.
And you will always have ours. ❤
What a story, amazing
Ohhhh only now we have ur respect. This is exactly the problem and why ur fake allies not genuine allies.
"They're used to death. Death is an everyday occurence to them and a partner in their daily lives."
Love this quote 💯
As an American of British heritage I love this amount of respect between the two nations. And my condolence to these soldiers.
Remember that most Americans are from the blood and culture of Britain. Just divergent and different. But related. Wars happen between brothers but among kin both should respect "the cousins across the pond"
That is me too. I have English ancestry from my paternal grandfather's side and Scottish ancestry from my paternal grandmother. Thanks to her, I am 1/4 Scottish. I learned on "Finding Your Roots" that when you have that large a percentage, chances are it came from a fairly close ancestor. Thank Goodness Dad passed those genes down to me (though I'm just as proud of my English roots).
@@jleechadwick I just emphasize my English and Welsh ancestry. Southern Britain makes up half my ancestry. The other half is evenly distributed among Gaels and Scandinavians.
So beautiful, these men made the ultimate sacrifice for their respective countries and will be memorialized together as friends and heroes centuries later just as our grandfathers were in WWII. I bet they could never imagine we in the now US would be such close friends with the UK in modern day. Thank you for posting this, it’s very touching and definitely brought some waterworks. 🇺🇸❤🇬🇧
🇺🇸🇬🇧 We might have our differences and disagreements but we are family. Connected in more ways than one. RIP to our soldiers old and modern. A toast to you UK 🍻 from the US.
Yes , once the subjects of the crown , saw how more free there Countrymen called Citizens were they soon started joining the Citizens of U.S.
@@johnchapman6013 you just couldn't help yourself you clown 🤦♂️🤡
Yeah this brought a bit of a tear to my eye
couldn't agree more with you mate
As a former Royal Scot with a number of family members historically servings in the Highlanders over 100years , thank you.
The gun carriage was a touch of class.
Cuidich 'n Righ
*the Union flag draped over the coffin @ 3:25 is period correct, also known as the King's Colours, this was used up to 1801 AnnoDomini. There after the revised/current flag is also used during the ceremony.
Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
My Great Grandparents are from Scotland and England. God Bless 🇬🇧 🏴
Thank you to all human beings involved from all sides for such a respectful & dignified event.
May they now rest in peace.
From one empire, to enemies to best friends, I think these soldiers would be proud to see what has become of their respective nations, how they've modernised and the great things they've achieved together.
May we remember how important it is to do the right thing, find common ground and continue to work ever closer together.
Every nation has its differences but we are all human, love thy neighbour.
I like your lovely comment 👍
Very well said.
I think the only thing the soldiers wouldn't like too much would be the destruction of the British empire, only having the commonwealth that barely have much connection to the crown but independent nations that are our friends which I do love that all Anglo nations are great friends
The English are probably the least liked people one Earth…what with the racism and all🤮
@BrianT that's a whole lot of conspiracy theory. The U.S. did nothing to end the British Empire. WW2 did. Not only was Britain bled white but they didn't have the money to not only keep their people in British controlled countries, but too much was happening at home. It happens. It happened after WW1, not WW2. Blaming the US is pretty easy and a crutch. And yes, the US and Britain are close allies. We train together, we fight together and we support each other no matter what.
Thanks for this presentation - it's important for both Brits and Yanks to remember our shared history - further these faithful soldiers deserve our respect.
Imagine the whole world had respect for one another like these countries have for each other and those who fell in battle in past wars everyone working together and coming together is dope
From Foes to Friends, having met a lot of good people from the United Kingdom while I was at Camp Leatherneck for a while, ya'll guys are good people. I'm glad your fallen can be laid to rest. Even if they were our enemy at the time, they deserve to be laid to rest in their homeland. R.I.P
No it went from foes to the British being leeching off america
A respectful honoring of the passed. I am an American of Scottish ancestry that has lived a couple of year in the UK over the years and I am proud of all of those connections. May we all find peace, honor and freedom.
Let's honor the freedom fighters know as the Taliban next sipping the tea I see....this costs money and there are living veterans who need help .but decided to waste money on this pageant
Nobody cares what u are
You're a lucky man to have gotten a chance to live there.
We need each other more now then ever! 🇺🇸 🇬🇧
Don't think that's how biden feels he seems to dislike Britain particularly England
That is the God's to honest truth.
As a Marine I approve...
No more brother wars!
We don’t need Brit’s at all
Thank you to everyone involved in this most important ceremony ❤
I have lots of family in the Carolina's
Who are 3/4 generation British but they classify themselves as British first American second .
A beautiful area to go on holidays for British people.
My son and I were fortunate to attend this service. This one was very different than any other I’ve witnessed. There were hundreds of people there yet there were several times where there was absolute silence. The respect for all the fallen was profound.
Watched the videos from home. When Taps was played and the wind kicked up even more it was almost too much.
@@Beeberbot Agreed. Thanks for your comment.
Sheeple like a good pageant even tho this cost a krap load of tax payers dollars to do ...better used on our living veterans who actually need help but they like to claim they honor and support then but always manage to forget the living veterans who could use help
@Ivan Valera What a sad, angry person you must be to be so disrespectful in this forum. Buzz off.
Beautiful gesture. Its testament to how deep our relationship has come since then. Thank you America ❤
It's, not its.
As an American and a US Army veteran, United Kingdom folks are our brothers and sisters. We had a rough start but, you all are family.
Three cheers for the American's for this honour! Fantastic. RESPECT from Britain! :)
Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
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@@thediscipleshaven6490 ate you British?
@@TheIceman567 American.
But have Spanish ancestry.
🇺🇸🇬🇧A really strong decent family, nobody will ever break this bond, this bond has been earned in trust of saving each other’s back, quite a remarkable history now and forever.
Amen to that, brother. 🙏
baby tears 🤣
Once enemies, buried together properly. The bond we have with the UK is amazing. I have served with the Brits and they are fantastic warriors and allies. What a fantastic way to honor these men, both American and UK.
@Hasin Arian totally agree my friend. I would be a fool to say our actions haven't caused long term turmoil. Those are decisions made by politicians who have zero stake or blood to spill. I speak of the individual bonds, not government decisions. I pray we find peace, worldwide
Colonists it's in the blood
I’m British and I love to hear this. I love Britain and I love America. We have a lot of differences and some of them are hilarious and annoying but ultimately we do and should always have each others backs.
The Anglo Saxon chronicles aren’t finished yet.
On both of my Army deployments, I worked with Brits, including the Black Watch in Iraq. We may have been enemies on that day, but we've been back to being brothers for a very long time and seeing this warmed myheart.
Most Southerners descend from the English and Scots Irish. We honor the memory of fallen soldiers. Yes, including our Confederstes.
Confederates. Sorry, a late night post lol.
Damn right we do
I live about 20 minutes away from here. That's so cool to know that people from all over the world came to this little town to honor their history.
As an American I never seen this much patriotism in years and it is nice to see the British and Americans work together. US🤝GB
Well after Pearl Harbor the Americans did join with the British to fight and defeat Nazi Germany! Thank God! German - Swiss American here! My Great-Uncle died on a beach in Anzio, Italy FIGHTING AGAINST FASCISTS. He was a Staff Sgt in the US Army. 🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙And my Uncle was a Pearl Harbor Survivor on an ammunition ship! We always had better luck in the US Navy! ⚓⛵⚓🐬🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
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Jeez. I got all choked up then too. Respect to our American Brothers now in arms. 07
Always brings a tear to my eye to see soldiers honoring the past and the fallen.
The dude would of been like why the hell is there a black guy carrying my casket lmao
As a South Carolinian, we thank both American and British soldiers for honoring these gentleman’s legacy.
Gentlemen's, not gentleman's.
@@shyrafrancisco2248 What are you, some kind of grammar cop? Do you enjoy correcting spelling errors that result from accidental use of singular instead of plural forms? If you think you are so smart compose a gerund phrase, your choice-any gerund phrase.
Thank you for your respect and kindness to our fallen soldiers. I'm the son of a British soldier who did national service in the early 50's. My uncle's served in ww2 my grandad served in the royal navy in WW1.
Are we gonna honor the nazis to they were brave men just following orders to
In a way, you guys are family. We have our differences, but at the end of the day, we know where we came from. 🫡
You are a cousin of ours. You are welcome here anytime.
@@Malthanos, We our Great Britains. American cousin.
Each side did what they had been "ordered " to do. There is no more hate!!! Just respect.
God, I wish the younger generations who are in such turmoil, would pause & see how & why we got to this point.
Respect.
American here. My bloodline began when an ex British soldier (Crimean war) took a Southern Belle. Respect to the Motherland ✌ love UK
As a former serviceman, thank you to all involved.
Thank you for finding and laying to rest these soldiers, both US and UK soldiers. This is the ultimate sign of respect to our fallen and our ancestors. It’s such an emotional thing to see the connection between 2 countries who were once fighting each other. Now all brothers in arms. Thank you so very much for your services and bravery, with love from a veterans daughter, UK 🇬🇧
Love back to the UK 🇬🇧 🤝🇺🇸
I’ve been to Camden a few times, once to see a Revolutionary War reenactment. I’m happy these soldiers are getting a formal burial and that the Highlander had soldiers from his unit there to help honor his sacrifice.
I'm British married to a US vet I've got a line of my family members that were in the kings own scottish borders it got merged into the royal Scots and just want to thank you all for helping lay them to rest properly you all paid the ultimate sacrifice for you're country true heroes one and all! I bet they could never imagine us being close friends. May we be united together forever! 🇬🇧🇺🇸❤🍻
Respect to our British brothers
Your, not you're.
Salutes from across the pond.
@@shyrafrancisco2248 sometimes the phone or google auto corrects it to you're for some reason.
@@shyrafrancisco2248 You're really a two year old aren't you. Correcting an English woman on her English. You're right, but why be a c*nt?
We honor our history, good or bad. Camden was a defeat for the Revolutionaries, but we still keep the battlefield as a memorial. There are many in the state of South Carolina.
Why did u have to state that it was a defeat?? Just seems like a propaganda comment. You do know that Britain got their ass kicked embarrassingly right?? and overall lost the war.
There are various battlefields in Pennsylvania too. Every now and then they do a reenactment of the battle. Those are pretty cool.
Not every battlefield was a victory for the Americans. One of the most famous losses was at the Alamo in Texas. It's also the single most popular tourist attraction in the state.
@@OfficialKoharu ngl yours seems more propaganda like a L is a L
@@OfficialKoharu , because it was a defeat. A major defeat. Plain and simple. This battle was in the movie, "The Patriot" .
As an American and Western History enthusiast I am so glad such great dignity was afforded to each of these fallen soldiers. Having been raised in Boston Mass and enjoying studying the Revolutionary War I am very excited as new books are being written from the perspective of British military and British Loyalists.
RIP to all the brave men that gave their lives all those years ago. Cheers to our American brothers and sisters!