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Last updated on April 14, 2025.

Richard Davis Winters was an officer of the United States Army and a decorated war veteran. He is best known for having commanded Easy Company of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division, during World War II. He was eventually promoted to major and put in command of the 2nd Battalion.

January 21, 1918 - January 2, 2011

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Suicide is a very permanent solution to what is usually a temporary problem.

Richard Winters

The recurring theme which predisposes people to depression is rejection and lack of self-esteem.

Richard Winters

We salute the rank not the man

Richard Winters

That night, I thanked God for seeing me through that day of days and prayed I would make it through D plus 1. I also promised that if some way I could get home again, I would find a nice peaceful town and spend the rest of my life in peace.

Richard Winters

I cherish the memories of a question my grandson asked me the other day when he said, 'Grandpa, were you a hero in the war?' Grandpa said 'No... but I served in a company of heroes.'

Richard Winters

Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Richard Winters

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