Albert Blithe
Albert Blithe (June 25, 1923 – December 17, 1967) was an American career soldier who served as a private first class with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. He served again with the Airborne during the Korean War and was twice decorated for gallantry. He eventually rose to the rank of Master Sergeant in the Army. His life story was featured in the 2010 book A Company of Heroes: Personal Memories about the Real Band of Brothers and the Legacy They Left Us by Marcus Brotherton.
Albert Blithe | |
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Albert Blithe at Camp Toccoa, Georgia, in 1942 | |
| Nickname(s) | Al |
| Born | June 25, 1923 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | December 17, 1967 (aged 44) Wiesbaden, West Germany |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1967 |
| Rank | Master Sergeant |
| Unit | Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart (3) |
| Relations | Kay Blithe (wife) Gordon Blithe (son) |
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