Sources: www.wikipedia.org; dates of birth/death, per Social Security Death Index
The film "Saving Private Ryan" was based on the Niland brothers. Edward was thought dead but actually was a POW. The war department sought out Frederick, who they thought was the only surviving brother, and sent him home.
Brothers:
Sgt. Frederick "Fritz" Niland (1920-1983)
Lt. Preston T. Niland (1915-1944)
TSgt. Robert J. Niland (1919-1944)
Sources: www.wikipedia.org; dates of birth/death, per Social Security Death Index
The film "Saving Private Ryan" was based on the Niland brothers. Edward was thought dead but actually was a POW. The war department sought out Frederick, who they thought was the only surviving brother, and sent him home.
Brothers:
Sgt. Frederick "Fritz" Niland (1920-1983)
Lt. Preston T. Niland (1915-1944)
TSgt. Robert J. Niland (1919-1944)