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3 unusual facts about Warren Muck


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1942: Warren Muck, non-commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.

Warren Muck

The main character of Saving Private Ryan, Private First Class James Francis Ryan portrayed by Matt Damon, is based on Sergeant Frederick 'Fritz' Niland, Company H, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Muck's best friend in high school.

Muck and his friend Penkala were killed from a direct hit in their foxhole from German artillery just outside the Belgian town of Foy.



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