Legacy
Major Richard Winters' legacy still lives on today. Winters, even as just one man in the army, he made an immense impact. The awards and medals Richard achieved and was recognized for include:
*The Belgian WWII Service Medal
*War Cross (Belgium)
*French Liberation Medal
*Croix De Guerre
*Combat Infantry badge
*Parachute badge
*American Defense Service
*National Defense Service
*Purple Heart
-and many more unlisted.
Richard Winters was such a well centered man that even in the face of danger Winters refused to fire his gun unless it was absolutely necessary. Being a believer of God, he had a respect even for the enemies because God created them all. Winters is sometimes said to have won World War II because of the discoveries found in Eagles Nest that led to victory.
*The Belgian WWII Service Medal
*War Cross (Belgium)
*French Liberation Medal
*Croix De Guerre
*Combat Infantry badge
*Parachute badge
*American Defense Service
*National Defense Service
*Purple Heart
-and many more unlisted.
Richard Winters was such a well centered man that even in the face of danger Winters refused to fire his gun unless it was absolutely necessary. Being a believer of God, he had a respect even for the enemies because God created them all. Winters is sometimes said to have won World War II because of the discoveries found in Eagles Nest that led to victory.