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Albert Blithe

<a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Albert%20Blithe">Albert Blithe</a> (June 25, 1923 – December 17, 1967) was a United States Army soldier and paratrooper with <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Easy%20Company,%202nd%20Battalion,%20506th%20Parachute%20Infantry%20Regiment">Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment</a>, 101st Airborne Division during World War II.

Blithe is best known for his portrayal in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, which depicts his experiences during the war. The series portrays Blithe as being shot and paralyzed shortly after the siege of Carentan and later dying from his wounds in 1948. However, this account is inaccurate.

Historical records indicate that Blithe did suffer a wound to his neck in Carentan, but he recovered and continued to serve with Easy Company. He received the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Purple%20Heart">Purple Heart</a> for his injuries.

After the war, Blithe worked for Westinghouse Electric in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He died in December 1967 in Germany while on active duty with the Pennsylvania National Guard. The cause of death was complications from a perforated ulcer. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

The discrepancy between the Band of Brothers depiction and historical record has led to some debate and discussion regarding the accuracy of the series. While the series is generally praised for its portrayal of Easy Company's experiences, the inaccurate depiction of Blithe's fate serves as a reminder that even well-researched historical dramas can contain inaccuracies.