NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — 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. He was 99. An ...
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Retired Col. Edward Shames, the last surviving officer of the historic “Easy” Company, 2nd Battalion of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne ...
Edward D. Shames, age 99, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2021. Ed was born in Norfolk, Virginia on June 13, 1922, to the late David and Sadie Shames. In August, 1942, Ed was called to ...