Edward Shames
Colonel Edward Shames (June 13, 1922 – December 3, 2021) was a United States Army enlisted man and officer. He later served in the U.S. Army Reserve.
| Edward D. Shames | |
|---|---|
 1st Lieutenant Edward Shames, 1945 | |
| Nickname | "Ed" |
| Born | June 13, 1922 Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
| Died | December 3, 2021 (aged 99) Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Service number | 13117836 (enlisted) |
| Unit | 101st Airborne Division
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| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Relations | David Shames, father Sadie Shames, mother Anna Shames, sister Simmie Shames, sister George Shames, brother |
During World War II he was assigned to the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.[1] Shames is the last surviving officer of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Shames died on December 3, 2021 in Norfolk, Virginia at the age of 99.[2]
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