American hero: The last remaining officer from World War II's 'Band of Brothers' dies at 99

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The Washington Examiner

Asher Notheis, Breaking News Reporter

December 05, 2021

Col. Edward Shames, the last surviving officer and oldest surviving member of "Easy Company," died on Friday at the age of 99.

Shames joined the military in August 1942 and was part of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, famously known as the “Band of Brothers.” After a life filled with numerous achievements and stories, including a role in some of the most important battles of World War II, he passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, according to the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory .

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After the war, Shames worked for the National Security Agency as an expert on Middle East affairs. He also served in the U.S. Army Reserve Division and later retired as a colonel. On Nov. 6, 2021, a month before his death, the American Veterans Center gave a final toast to him, presenting him with the distinguished Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Wings of Valor Award, according to his obituary.

Shames was preceded in death by his wife, Ida, with whom he "had a beautiful and loving marriage for 73 years." He is survived by his two sons, his four grandchildren, and his 12 great-grandchildren.

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