Medal of Honor Recipient Melvin Morris walks in the footsteps of the 54th Massachusetts
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- čas přidán 4. 03. 2019
- Visit Morris Island, South Carolina, scene of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry’s dramatic assault on Fort Wagner, with Medal of Honor recipient Melvin Morris.
This video was created as part the Brothers In Valor project, in which the American Battlefield Trust brought modern recipients of the Medal of Honor to Civil War battlefields so they could walk in the footsteps of earlier recipients who fought in circumstances parallel to their own. These stories, and incredible first-hand accounts more modern military service, were captured in breathtaking video footage and in the pages of a special edition of the Trust's Hallowed Ground membership magazine. The Trust is deeply grateful for the invaluable assistance provided by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society during this project.
For more on Melvin Morris's story visit bit.ly/2Ti51IM
I watched Glory when I was 10 years old. It changed my life. For any of you who have not I highly recommend it.
Same I was about that age maybe a little older. One of my favorite movies for sure.
That's my favorite movie. It's is important to know your history, where you came from and where you are going. Thanks for your service Mr. Morris.
I absolutely love it..... amazing
I watched it
It is an awesome one for sure. I wish they wood make one about Fort Pillow
Inspiration to everyone. I ended up serving myself because of the movie glory. I was in 3rd grade and sat on the steps and snuck and watched it when I was supposed to be in bed when I was a kid. After that I wanted to know everything and anything about Robert Shaw and the 54th. When I turned 18 I signed up. Did 3 tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank you for your sacrifice you are appreciated every day by the many of us.
An honor to hear his story. I’m glad a wrong was righted and he was finally awarded the Medal of Honor.
What an incredible story. Thanks for doing this!
And he thought he didn't do enough... What an inspiration to us all.
God bless you Mr Morris.
As a Veteran I thank you all for your service..... Welcome Home Brother
As vet I thank you for your service sir.
I've only known Melvin for about a year now. I was introduced to him by another Medal of Honor Recipient that I was honored to be invited to accompany, to the MLB All-Star game in Wash. DC. Ironically, being from greater New Bedford, MA, I'm VERY familiar with the Wm F. Carney story as New Bedford is where Wm F. Carney now rests. I will be spending some time with Melvin this week when he comes to Pensacola, FL to speak in favor of naming the new Pensacola Bay Bridge in honor of General Daniel "Chappie" James, USAF Ret. , the first American of African descent, to achieve the military rand of FOUR STAR GENERAL. It will be an experience for us both, as we were in the same places at the same time, in 1969. I as a Marine helicopter crew chief , and he with 5th Group, CCN. AND....the Wm F. Carney story will continue through the New Bedford, MA connections !
I wish I could meet him in person. Salute!
A great man. Thanks for doing this video.
Ho-ly. What an Honorable, Respectful, Touching video.
Keep on People...
Thank you for your courage and service, Mr. Morris. Such an amazing story.
A wonderful and moving story from Mr Morris
Fascinating to hear the story from the MoH recipients of their spiritual brothers
Unbelievably humbling and damn right to get that medal Sir
Thank you Sir for your service, sacrifice and courage to answer the call to serve 🇺🇸 you are my hero🇺🇸
God Bless you Soldier! Thank you for your service!
If this story doesnt move you then you arent human. This man is a true hero along with Mr. Carney. Thank you to both men and thank you for the video.
This was so inspirational. It was my honor to learn about both Mr. Morris and and Mr. Carney. Amazing American Men!
Melvin Morris, you are an incredible inspiration to all of us. Thanks you!!!!!!
I love how most CMH winners are humble enough to know that their actions are not much that different than the actions of many others that weren’t given the award. That alone just about justifies them winning it.
Those that receive the Medal of Honor consider themselves RECIPIENTS of the award. They don't consider themselves "winners". I'm not being critical, just respectful.
Thank you Mr. Morris and thank you ABT for another great video!
We never leave a buddy behind! Alive or dead. Blessings to him and his family for his courage!!!! From a busted up veteran
Thank you Mr. Morris for your courage and honor. You are an insperation.
This man and others like him are why America is great. Thank you for your service.
So very interesting. Thank You for telling us this story Mr. Morris and thank you for your service.
Amazing story. A great man. Thank you for all that you have done and all that you continue to do. Much respect, Sir!
Thank you Mr Morris and Mr Carney. The story filled my heart with the feeling that only great deeds can inspire. God love and bless you... WOW
Thank you both for honorably serving our great nation
Bless you Mr. Morris and thank you for your service...respect!
Thank you so much Sir!
Heroes never understand that they are heroes. Thank you very much for what you did for this country, Mr. Morris.
So very inspirational, to men and women of all colors and nations.
Thank you sir! I hope I don’t let you or any of your brothers down. Now that’s is my time to step up
To all the Vets- Thank you for your service 🙏🏼
Wow. Thank you William, thank you Melvin
So powerful. Every American should watch this video. What an honorable man, thank you for your service Mr. Morris.
I'm sure the fallen men of the 54th would be proud that Sgt Morris visited the field where they fell
A hero telling his story and also telling the story of another hero. Thank you so much for your service. 🇺🇸💖💙💖💙
Amazing story. I have much respect for that man.
Thank you Mr. Morris for your service!
You are a great man sir I have total respect for you
Bless you always
God bless you mr. Morris you are a hero thank you so much!🙏
Thank you for your service sir. 🫡
Thank you for service and paving the way for those of us who came after you.
I love these new videos. Thank you for doing them.
Excellent, thank you for your service!
Thank you sir!
Wow! I just stumbled across your channel while researching the incredible 54th. This is an amazing story. You guys should link up with Memoirs of WWII.
Fantastic video, good to see he was finally given his medal of honour
Bless you for what you did
Thanks for your service...very inspiring man.
Men like this is why we are free, God bless you.
Glory was one of my childhood movies and is one of the movies that got me so deep into learning history
Wow thank you for sharing this link on Facebook I can’t believe I’ve never seen This video before
Thank for sharing sir.
Gets shot 3 times and returns to a country just to get blasted by a fire hose and made to drink from separate water fountains
much respect! great man and great video.
God bless you sir. Thank for your service.
You guys make some of the best videos
I got to spend time with SFC Morris several years ago. A great and heroic man. Thank you Sir!
Honored.. Stands and Salutes...
This dude is a real hero, how many soldiers did he save that day putting his life on the line. Than went back and saved the mission.
Great message!
Thank you for your service, Sir.
The bravest men ever. Mr. Morris and the 54th in the civil war.
Amazing story of both men. Unreal.
Thank you Sir!
Thank you for your service Sir 👍
American GI number 10..ty for your service
Beautiful.
God bless and thank you. Yall the only ones I salute too
My respect to you Melvin 🇺🇸
Outstanding!
Honor. Duty. Freedom. Thank-you, sir, for your courage and honor. God bless you.
My home state Massachusetts 💙
Thank you , Sir! We all honor you!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸
An ordinary man, who, when ti was needed, did extraordinary things.
All I can say is thank you... falls terribly short for what you have been through... but its the only thing I can think to say.
God bless the heroes of the 54th regiment proud to live where they were from. ❤❤ I would love to visit Fort Wagner and pay my respects to Shaw and his men. I love this story. I didn't know Carney was awarded the medal of Honor.
Godspeed Mr. Morris, and thank you!
WOW, just wow!
I’ve been researching John W. Moore, the first Black from British North America (Canada) to enlist in the 54th Massachusetts. In 1863 Moore was working as a gunsmith in my hometown of Dundas, Ontario. He served an an armourer in Company D of the 54th. Moore survived Ft. Wagner but was wounded at the Battle of Olustee, Fla. In the 1881 census he can be found working as a gunsmith near Windsor, Ontario.
That is great.I think 60,000 Canadians served in the United States union army.
Many thanks to one our nation's Heroes and defender
What bravery! Your an inspiration.....
Carney would be proud; as am I, thank you for your unfettered valor in service of our country. J. SHAW
We come from greatness!
Greetings from Ireland. What an American.
Respect!
Great story, great American!
Thank you Sergeant.
Dam this dude has balls of steel crazy
My God Thisis so awesome. I,m a WAP.. but I’m a student military history, with two combat tours.. I grew up poor in the south with my next door neighbors being a black family, with three sons who were my close friends. This makes me wanna cry..
Inspiring.
Honorable man...congrats ...well deserved sir.
God bless you mr Morris
God Bless you Mr. Morris❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Powerful and wonderfully done...who are the 8 who gave it a thumbs down rating?
#lestweforget
Respect
A living legend that is a true hero! Cherish him!!
Semper Fidelis...
Amen to you great hero🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
This is a classic