Maj. Dick Winters Dies

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'Band of Brothers' Commander Dies At Age 92

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, Pa. — WGAL.com

Maj. Dick Winters, a World War II hero and Hershey native, has died. News 8 learned about his passing through a close family friend.

Winters passed away Jan. 2 and was laid to rest on Saturday. He had requested a private, unannounced funeral service.

Winters grew up in Lancaster, attending Boys' High School and Franklin and Marshall College.

After graduating, and a few months before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Winters joined the Army.

Later, he commanded the group of World War II heroes known as the "Band of Brothers."

His family said a public memorial service will be held at a later date.

In three weeks, Major Dick Winters would have turned 93 years old.