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Easy Company had an insignia on their helmet a white spade what does it stand for?
The White Spade stood for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. A tactical marking to assist in the assembly of troops on the D.Z. Each unit in the 101st Airborne Division had a tactical marking on the side of it's helmet. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com This was the symbol for the 506th PIR-parachute infantry Regiment.
Was Easy Company ever mentioned in the film Saving Private Ryan?
Actually Yes. When Capt. Miller's (Tom Hanks) unit locates Private Ryan after attacking the German half track, the Corporal introduces himself as Henderson, Easy Company, 501st. Ryan introduces himself as Ryan, 1st, 506th. No. I searched the on-line encyclopedia for the movie and did not find any mention of 505th Regiment of Company E. Link: www.sproe.com
How many battles did Easy company win during World War 2?
This question cannot be answered given the structure of the US Army in WW2. EVERY US Army battalion, and there were hundreds of them, had a EASY Company, and a BAKER, and a FOX, and a ABLE company.
Where could you find a World War 2 101st Airborne Division 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment Easy Company roster complete with ranks and date of rank?
Donald Pratt Museum, Ft. Campbell, KY
A soldiers name from the Vietnam war?
Colonel George S. Patton, commander of the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) South Vietnam, 1968.
Easy Company had an insignia on their helmet a white spade what does it stand for?
The White Spade stood for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. A tactical marking to assist in the assembly of troops on the D.Z. Each unit in the 101st Airborne Division had a tactical marking on the side of it's helmet. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com This was the symbol for the 506th PIR-parachute infantry Regiment.
When were Easy Company in Baston?
"Easy Company" does not define a unit outside its regiment. If the reference is to Easy Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, as featured in the series Band of Brothers, they arrived at Bastogne (note spelling) which is in South-east Belgium, near the Luxembourg border, on the 18-19th Dec 1944, which they defended, with other troops, until and after being reached by allied troops on the 26th December.
What was the name of the company who fought on the front line at the Battle of the Bulge?
Easy Company of the 506th PIR of the 101st Airborne Division
Who published the book Band of Brothers?
The book "Band of Brothers" was published by Simon & Schuster in 1992. It was written by historian Stephen E. Ambrose and tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, during World War II.
How historically accurate is 'band of brothers'?
Seen as it is all based on true events told by the people who were there, i would say pretty correct. At least the bear bones of the stories are anyway.
Was Jose seward part of band of brothers?
There is no Jose Seward listed as a member of Easy Company, 506th PIR, 101st Airborne division.
Was Easy Company ever mentioned in the film Saving Private Ryan?
Actually Yes. When Capt. Miller's (Tom Hanks) unit locates Private Ryan after attacking the German half track, the Corporal introduces himself as Henderson, Easy Company, 501st. Ryan introduces himself as Ryan, 1st, 506th. No. I searched the on-line encyclopedia for the movie and did not find any mention of 505th Regiment of Company E. Link: www.sproe.com
Where did Private Ryan live in Saving Private Ryan?
Private Ryan in Saving Private Ryan never existed as he was portrayed in the movie. His story, however, was based on an actual event that happened to a member of Easy Company from the 506th regiment of the 101st Airborne. (This is the same company featured in the book and mini series Band of Brothers)Private Ryan (in the film) is from Iowa.Private Niland was from Tonawanda, New York.
How many battles did Easy company win during World War 2?
This question cannot be answered given the structure of the US Army in WW2. EVERY US Army battalion, and there were hundreds of them, had a EASY Company, and a BAKER, and a FOX, and a ABLE company.
Who were the Easy Company?
Easy Company was a term that became known to the public through the HBO TV series "Band of Brothers".However, Easy Company is a common term used within the military during WW2 and even up through today. Each Infantry Regiment was made up of 12 Companies that were identified by Letters: Company A, Company B, Company C...etc.When speaking over the radio, letters were pronouced using the phonetic alpabet. Thus, Company A would be called Company Able or Able Company. Company E was Easy Company. The book "Band of Brothers" was about Company E of 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Parachute Infantry Division. But there was an Easy Company in every regiment of every infantry division.Alternate Question: What are some of the famous quotes from Easy Company?This question was combined with this one because it is assumed that this refers to the TV series "Band of Brothers". Since every infantry unit had an Easy Company, this Q was too vague. Also, Assume that this refers to quotes from the TV Show and not the real paratroopers. For the real story, I recommend the book "Band of Brothers". Quotes from the TV Series "Band of Brothers""Where the %%%L is Monte Cassino?" Sgt Guarnere, on reading that his brother was killed in action."We are Airborne; we are supposed to be surrounded." Capt. Winters
Who are the band of brothers?
The Band of Brothers are the men from easy company 2nd battalionor 101st airborne division assigned to the 506th parachute infantry regiment.They fought in the great from 1942 to 1945 they were the best. They fought through the whole war until the end that's how the band of brothers are.
How many medals were awarded all together to Easy Company of the 101st Airborne division part of the 506th PAR regiment?
This isn't really known, as there is no definative list, its really a case of looking up individuals. Numerous purple hearts will have been awarded to plenty of soldiers for blood shed in service, as well as WW2 victory medals. Upon this i know Major Richard Winters got the distinguised service cross and the bronze star, as well as a purple heart. Captain Ronald Spears got a silver star, purple heart, and ww2 victory medal. If you take a look on wikipedia and search for "easy company" there is a list of soldiers who served with easy. Quite of lot of which have links to a page about that individual soldier (mainly the ones featured in HBO's band of brothers). On that page is a list of medals thise guys were awarded. heres the link to the easy company page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_Company,_506th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)
