Frederick Heyliger
Frederick Theodore 'Moose' Heyliger (June 23, 1916 – November 3, 2001) was an officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during World War II. He took part in D-Day and Operation Market Garden. Heyliger was portrayed in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers by Stephen McCole.
Frederick Heyliger | |
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| Nickname(s) | Moose |
| Born | June 23, 1916 Acton, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | November 3, 2001 (aged 85) Concord, Massachusetts, US |
| Buried | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1947 |
| Rank | Captain |
| 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 Military Cross (United Kingdom) |
| Spouse(s) | Mary, Evelyn |
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