Thank you Tara for telling this story of a very brave and cunning man. Lt. Richard Antrim was courageous to intervene in the torture being committed on one of the American prisoners, and he received the MOH for his protection of his fellow captive, not for actions involving more typical combat.
His cunning design of ditches in the shape of the initials US, kept his fellow prisoners safe from American bombs. What a brave and smart man - in the face of extreme personal danger. I think that the actions of Lt. Richard Antrim were the definition of a leader.
I am amazing at the courage of this man and all those men. I bow my head in shame that I don't measure up to them. Thank you sirs for your efforts and my father's efforts in WWII.
There are so many incidents of incredible courage and resourcefulness among U.S. prisoners held by the Japanese in WWII. Thank you for preserving and sharing this one.
It’s so encouraging to read about men like Officer Antrim. He exhibited not only courage, but a compassionate heart for another serviceman. Unbelievably willing to take the punishment to spare the other man. It’s amazing what so many were willing to suffer for others. They risked their own lives. Unlike Antrim some of them didn’t make it home alive.
Lt. Antrim was certainly brave and also very compassionate in the way he stepped up to stop the brutal punishment of his fellow prisoner. It is good the Japanese did not realize just how smart he was also and even approved his design for the trenches - that was ingenious of him for sure. I am really glad that he lived and got to go home to his wife and daughters. As usual with your stories, Tara, we learned of a brave man who went out of his way to save others. A real asset to the US.
This is exactly the kind of amazing true story that should be (1) taught more in schools, and (2) made into Hollywood movies - no need to glamorize them, just show the truth. I fear we are forgetting the history of our nation.
I just read a quote from CS Lewis which said courage was actually the application of all human virtues. I agree!
Thank you Tara for telling this story of a very brave and cunning man. Lt. Richard Antrim was courageous to intervene in the torture being committed on one of the American prisoners, and he received the MOH for his protection of his fellow captive, not for actions involving more typical combat.
His cunning design of ditches in the shape of the initials US, kept his fellow prisoners safe from American bombs. What a brave and smart man - in the face of extreme personal danger. I think that the actions of Lt. Richard Antrim were the definition of a leader.
I am amazing at the courage of this man and all those men. I bow my head in shame that I don't measure up to them. Thank you sirs for your efforts and my father's efforts in WWII.
Wonderful , courageous,..doing the right thing..
There are so many incidents of incredible courage and resourcefulness among U.S. prisoners held by the Japanese in WWII. Thank you for preserving and sharing this one.
His thinking outside the box and love for his fellow man are inspiring. RIP sir. You are amazing. Thanks Tara.
It’s so encouraging to read about men like Officer Antrim. He exhibited not only courage, but a compassionate heart for another serviceman. Unbelievably willing to take the punishment to spare the other man. It’s amazing what so many were willing to suffer for others. They risked their own lives. Unlike Antrim some of them didn’t make it home alive.
Would like to know how he explained his reason for the trench design to the Japanese guards
I wondered the same. And how did "U S" not end up being drawn on a piece of paper?
Courage abounded
Lt. Antrim was certainly brave and also very compassionate in the way he stepped up to stop the brutal punishment of his fellow prisoner. It is good the Japanese did not realize just how smart he was also and even approved his design for the trenches - that was ingenious of him for sure. I am really glad that he lived and got to go home to his wife and daughters. As usual with your stories, Tara, we learned of a brave man who went out of his way to save others. A real asset to the US.
Thankyou, Tara.
This is exactly the kind of amazing true story that should be (1) taught more in schools, and (2) made into Hollywood movies - no need to glamorize them, just show the truth. I fear we are forgetting the history of our nation.
🇺🇲 A true American hero. Sad this is the first I've heard of Lt. Antrim. Thank you for.sharing his story. 🇺🇸
Another story of a courageous man who probably is not in the history books. Thank you.
Through bravery he overcame man's inhumanity to man! RIP HERO !
Thank you Tara 😊 💓
Just a great inspiring story of bravery! Thanks Tara!!!