Uncle Matty Comes Home

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Uncle Matty Comes Home!

Check out our latest videos that dive deep into the heart-pounding moments, historical adventures, and profound personal stories of Jim Farrell. From the gritty streets of the 1970s South Bronx to the high-stakes front lines of the Cold War and a quest for a D-Day hero’s legacy, these videos explore, educate, and entertain. Join us on this thrilling journey as we uncover history, celebrate resilience, and honor the past. There’s something for everyone, so make sure to tune in, watch the action unfold, and let us know what you think!

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The Kitty Song

The WWII Love Story Engraved on a D-Day Rifle | Uncle Matty Comes Home Before Private Martin “Matty” Teahan jumped into Normandy on D-Day, he engraved two names on his M-1 Garand rifle: “M. Teahan” and “Kitty”. This simple act of love and hope became a central mystery in the decades-long journey to bring his historic rifle home. It was during the one-day delay of D-Day, while waiting with his unit, that Matty took the time to permanently etch these names, securing his love for Kitty just before the jump into occupied France. In this video, author and veteran Jim Farrell shares the poignant story of Kitty, a young woman in Nottingham, England, who captured Matty’s heart during his time stationed there with the 82nd Airborne Division, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment. Jim and his wife, Monica, visited Kitty’s family in Nottingham to learn what they could from the limited information her family could provide, piecing together a powerful but tragic wartime romance. Discover the human side of history and the powerful connections forged amidst global conflict.

My Hero General Collet

Brigadier General Patrick Collet, Commanding Officer, 11th Parachute Brigade, my hero and friend for life. General Collet located Uncle Matty’s historic rifle and moved heaven and earth to bring it back home to our family.

Born to be Airborne

Uncle Matty at Rockaway Beach, NYC in 1939. Notice the dog with him, my whole family loved dogs. Matty was in rock solid shape from playing all the New York City street games that would define him as “Born to be Airborne”

My Father Mickey Pictures 5a & 5b

My Father Mickey, all around tough guy from the streets of the Irish South Bronx. Love his beer and dogs! At McSherry’s Pub on 138th Street and Alexander Avenue, with my brother Jackie and his beloved Dalmatian Spanky. In WWII Mickey would be shot down, captured, and serve 9 months in the POW Camp Stalag Luft 3. This is the POW Camp from which the movie the Great Escape was made. Famous for saying “Let’s take it outside”

Matty’s Family

Father Richard, Mother Nora, Brother Jimmy, Sisters Ann and Francie. An Irish American Family growing up in the South Bronx, aka the 33rd county of Ireland. Living through the great depression, World War II and everything else the world threw at them.

Two Martin’s of the Greatest Generation

Uncle Matty – Martin Teahan and my father Martin Farrell represent the Greatest Generation. One was a Paratrooper who would die in combat, the other a Bombardier who would spend 9 months in a POW Camp, but survive. I would never understand my father, and later in life get to know the Uncle Matty very well, both would shape my life.

 
 

Uncle Matty’s Irish South Bronx

Uncle Matty smoking a cigarette while flirting with the girls in 1940. Behind his right shoulder is his best friend Peter Donahue. Matty was famous for his singing, dancing, and being the life of the party.