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 obituary posted by ...

Colonel Edward “Ed” Shames, last surviving officer of Easy Company, shares how he forged his mother’s signature to enlist and fight in WWII, recounting bravery and determination.

WWII veteran Colonel Ed Shames shares the story of driving Hitler’s limousine and the mission to destroy it. A fascinating firsthand account from the 506th PIR, 101st Airborne.