Richard Winters

1918–2011 (age 93)

U.S. Army officer

Biography

Richard Winters served as a United States Army officer whose leadership and calm courage during World War II earned him the admiration of fellow soldiers and the gratitude of a nation. His steadiness under fire became legendary, particularly during the D-Day invasion and the battles that followed.

After the war, he remained humble, quietly honoring the sacrifices of his comrades while mentoring younger veterans. Visitors to Bergstrasse Cemetery remember him as a hero who embodied stewardship, bravery, and unwavering devotion to duty.

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