Shames was Jewish and reported being deeply affected by his personal viewing of Nazi Germany's concentration camps. Shames was the last surviving officer and, following the …

Dec 4, 2021 · Col. Edward Shames, the last surviving officer of the historic World War II parachute infantry regiment of the US Army known as Easy Company, died Friday at the age …

Shames fought with Easy Company in Operation Market Garden and volunteered for Operation Pegasus led by Lt. Frederick "Moose" Heyliger. He was wounded once in his left leg during …

Dec 5, 2021 · Edward Shames, a World War II veteran who was the last surviving officer of “Easy Company,” which inspired the HBO miniseries and book “Band of Brothers,” has died.

Nov 11, 2024 · Public Domain Edward Shames, who was the last member of Easy Company featured in Band of Brothers to pass away, clashed with historian Stephen Ambrose over …

Colonel Edward “Ed” Shames is the last surviving officer of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. A unit that would be made famous by the …

Dec 10, 2021 · As a member of Easy Company during World War II, Edward Shames experienced some of the conflict’s most harrowing moments. Now, he’s become the last …

Dec 6, 2021 · During World War II, he served as a member of the legendary Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. The military unit's story went on …

Dec 6, 2021 · Colonel Edward Shames, the last surviving member of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, has passed away at the age of 99. The …

Jan 4, 2022 · Col. Edward Shames, a Jewish World War II veteran, one of the original members of the “Band of Brothers” from the 101st Airborne, Easy Company speaks of his experiences …