Joseph Liebgott
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| Joseph Liebgott | |
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| 1915 – 1992 | |
 Joseph Liebgott |
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| Nickname | Joe |
| Place of birth | Oakland, California |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division |
| Awards | - World War II Victory Medal - Presidential Unit Citation (2OLC) - Bronze Star - Purple Heart |
| Other work | Technician |
Joseph "Joe" Liebgott (1915-1992) fought in World War II as part of Company E ("Easy Company") of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, U.S. 101st Airborne Division. He was portrayed in the television miniseries Band of Brothers by actor Ross McCall.
[edit] Before the War
Before Liebgott enrolled as a paratrooper, he worked as barber in Oakland, California. However, he was never a San Francisco resident as stated in the miniseries Band of Brothers.
[edit] During the War
Liebgott participated in all the major battles conducted by Easy Company. His most notable role was as a translator as he could speak fluent German. When Easy Company discovered the Landsberg concentration camp, he acted as translator for Major Dick Winters. He then had to perform the heartbreaking task of informing the prisoners that they must return to the camp so they could be medically evaluated.
