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Offline Mister Fork

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The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« on: December 05, 2021, 11:26:55 AM »


Col. Ed Shames, the last surviving officer of the infamous Easy Company, has died. He was 99.

Safe travels my friend to the next life and beyond. You are now amongst your company of heroes.

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« Last Edit: December 05, 2021, 11:30:19 AM by Mister Fork »
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Offline Puma44

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Re: The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2021, 03:45:01 PM »
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Offline Devil 505

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Re: The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2021, 09:24:01 PM »
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Re: The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2021, 11:45:07 PM »
As far as I know 1-506 is still active. WW2 was the 506th’s first and shortest war. But yeah I get what you mean.

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Re: The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2021, 09:33:05 AM »
RIP Sir. May your reunion with your Brothers be joyous. Thank you for our freedom.  :salute
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Re: The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2021, 10:06:16 AM »
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Re: The last surviving officer of East Company has died
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2021, 11:51:10 AM »
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