David Kenyon Webster
David Kenyon Webster (2 June 1922 – disappeared 9 September 1961, presumed dead) was an American soldier, journalist, and author. During World War II he was a private with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division. Webster was portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Eion Bailey.
David Kenyon Webster | |
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Webster during World War II | |
| Nickname(s) | Dave, Web, Einstein, Professor, Keen |
| Born | 2 June 1922 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 9 September 1961 (aged 39) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Buried | Lost at sea |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Unit | E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart (2) |
| Other work | Journalist, author |
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