Pilot WW2 - Actor Jimmy Stewart - Forgotten History

A proper hero and inspirational leader of his men. RIP

I've read several books on Jimmy and have always been impressed by his Honesty, Courage & Moral Character. He was what Col. Bo Gritz would call, a Real Amer-I-Can!

I had already admired Mr. Stewart because of his combat role in WW2, but I didn’t to what extent. Along with making what could be arguably the best movie in cinematic history, he was a real American hero. Thank you so much for the video. God bless.

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I'm always blown away and humbled simultaneously when I hear about these families that served in every single American war, not a lot of families can say that. 🇺🇸

Now do the red baron.

Meanwhile, John Wayne and Ronald Reagan hid out in Hollywood

Loved for many reasons. Missed as few could ever fill his shoes. I salute Jimmy Stewart.

The one that needs to be thanked is God who gave Stewart the mind he had.??? will Stewart be saved???? Yes, Christ is the lamb of God, all will be saves, yes even Hitler .

I just finished reading the book "Mission: Jimmy Stewart and the Fight for Europe " by Robert Matzen. I highly recommend this book for not only Jimmy Stewart fans, but for World War II researchers as well.
It goes in depth into the missions Jimmy was involved in.
The author spent almost a decade in research, interviewing military soldiers who were under Jimmy's command in their many missions in B-24 Liberators.
I thank you for this video.
People like Jimmy Stewart should not fade away as time passes.
We need these heros.

Jimmy Stewart was great ❤

"James Maitland Stewart was one of the finest men who ever lived!" This coming from an old gentleman who wroked with Stewart on all of his movies and served in the Coast Guard in WW ll. Alton R. (Al) Hendrickson (1st guitarist) for 40+ years at all the major studios, told me that James Stewart was very easy to work with and would get his lines on the first take most of the time. These men and those who stood against tyranny, Hitler, Mussolini, Tojo and their ilk, the greatest generation indeed! I add that none of these men and the women who also served were suckers or losers but some of the bravest people our United States of America has ever produced!

Yeah. Leaving Hollywoods glitzy parties with starlets,a lucrative career , safety,comfort, a mansion for German AA Flak, Luftwaffe fighters trying to kill you. What an American

The American People,🇺🇲 Should Watch The Movie, Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, And Then They'll Vote For The Donald, I Thank 🙏🏻 God For James Maitland Stewart, Being In My Life Time, Capeesh. 🤺🤺🤺🤺🇺🇲 Sincere Patriot ⚔Semper Fi. ⚔ Do Or Die. 🇺🇲

Jimmy Stewart left Hollywood and became a hero. John Wayne stayed home and acted like one

His role in It's a Wonderful Life cemented my love for his acting skill this video cemented my admiration and respect for the man himself

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Really inspiring story. Talented man.

Cut from different than most men!

Reagan had bad eye sight. He made training movies.

No need for the music

Thankyou for this very Infomitive video.Its good to know about James Stewart and his service and command.A true Hero in many ways.🇺🇸👍👍

Just a wonderful man

Thanks for doing this informative video.

I can only admire him…thank you Mr. Stewart…

I got to meet Mr. & Mrs. Stewart back in 1978. He lived next to my Fathers cousin's home. While we were eating I saw a man and woman enter the back yard of his home and sure enough it was Jimmy and his wife. We talked with him and his wife for about an hour about the war and his film career. It totally made our cross country trip. I will never forget that day.

Thank You So Much For Giving Us This Piece Of History About Our Wonderful Jimmy. He Is Very Close To My Heart And Many Other’s As Well. He Is One Of My Favorite Leaders. From My Family To Jimmy’s Thank You 💋💋

A great man, nothing else to say.

Great story! I didn't know any of it. Thank you for sharing it. Greetings from Australia.

Thanks for such an in depth study of a great man. I knew of his service , but not in such detail.

This video lost all credibility when it started by naming Reagan as one of the folks who 'enlisted' in the armed forces... puhleeeze spare us! Jimmy Stewart was a combat veteran who served in the front lines of the war. That pathetic putz Reagan never left the sound studios and spent his war pretending to be in it. Naming him in the context of those who actually fought the war is pathetic and offensive.

AWESOME!Thank you so much for making this documentary of my favorite Hollywood actor and American Icon. I really would have loved to meet him, alas that didn't happen. But I own most of his movies! Loved Him!

I was born in 1946 to a young man who joined the US Navy at age 17 in 1942. My dad was under the minimum weight requirements. Look at how handsome Jimmy was but they almost all look cute in uniform. I loved watching these old war movies with my parents.

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Jimmy Stewart received the Oscar for Best Actor for The Philadelphia Story.

Not "Forgotten".
All his fans know of his WWII service (and his eventual promotion to general in the reserves).

Thank you for this heartfelt tribute to a truly wonderful man.Thank you so much.

I can understand how he could fit in a B-17 but a P-51??? That is hard to picture!!!

Great history of great actors. I wonder what would happen today? Hopefully some would enlist!

James Stewart also endowed the Presbyterian church on the corner of Rodeo and Santa Monica in Beverly Hills.

I don't think I ever saw a Jimmy Stewart film that I didn't like. He had his own style of charm that set him apart from all of the other actors. My Dad, a World War II Marine Corps veteran, met another famous actor while he was in the Marines. He and several other Marines were trying to get back to their unit without being AWOL. Tyrone Power was flying the set for Arsenic and Old Lace and he pressured his commander into allowing him to carry the Marines back to their unit.

I've always thought that with Jimmy Stewart what you saw was what you got. He was a great individual, and what you got was honest and true.

Thank you

Grand gentleman ,, & friend !!!! 🙏

Now here is a great American.