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Herbert Sobel

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American commissioned officer and paratrooper (1912-1987)

United StatesLived 1912 to 1987 · aged 75
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Herbert Maxwell Sobel was an American soldier who served as a commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II.

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Awards 8

Bronze Star Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal

Connected to Herbert 6

Pat TillmanAlso won Parachutist BadgeAlexander VindmanAlso won Combat Infantryman BadgeDoris MillerAlso won American Defense Service MedalWilliam Halsey Jr.Also won American Campaign MedalJessica LynchAlso won National Defense Service MedalStrom ThurmondAlso won World War II Victory Medal

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Herbert Maxwell Sobel was an American soldier who served as a commissioned officer with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, in the 101st Airborne Division during World War II. Known as a tough, strict, and divisive training commander, Sobel was ultimately replaced as company commander prior to D-Day due to his inadequacy in the field.

Country
United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 1987 · aged 75
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12 languages

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