Frederick Heyliger

Frederick Heyliger
NicknameMoose
Born(1916-06-23)June 23, 1916
Acton, Massachusetts, US
DiedNovember 3, 2001(2001-11-03) (aged 85)
Concord, Massachusetts, US
Buried
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1940–1947
RankCaptain
UnitE Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
ConflictsWorld War II
AwardsBronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Military Cross (United Kingdom)
SpousesMary, Evelyn

Frederick Theodore "Moose" Heyliger (23 June 1916 – 3 November 2001) was an American military officer who served 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, before being discharged due to injury sustained from friendly fire.

In the multi-award-winning HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, Heyliger was portrayed by Scottish actor Stephen McCole.

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