James Elbert "Jake" McNiece (May 24, 1919 – January 21, 2013) was a US Army paratrooper in World War II. Private McNiece was a member and eventual leader of the Filthy Thirteen, an elite demolition unit whose exploits inspired the 1965 E. M. …

2013年1月27日 · In a nutshell, he was the real-life model for Lee Marvin’s character in the 1967 movie “The Dirty Dozen.” Jake, 93, died in Chatham on Monday. A couple of months ago, he and his wife, Martha,...

2013年5月27日 · Jake McNiece led the group, whose exploits inspired the 1967 movie and earned the nickname "The Filthy Thirteen." McNiece died in January at the age of 93. While the movie took liberties with...

2025年2月17日 · Today, we’re diving into the story of America’s airborne anti-hero, James Albert McNiece, also known as Jake “McNasty.” He was the leader of one of the most infamous military units in history: The Filthy 13. The term "anti-hero" refers to a protagonist who lacks the typical traits of a traditional hero.

2023年5月8日 · Undoubtedly one of the most famous members of the Filthy Thirteen was their fearless leader, Sgt. Jake “McNasty” McNiece. He wasn’t the first to lead them, however – that honor went to Lt. Charles Mellen, who was killed in action on D-Day. McNiece was the main reason the unit became so famous in the first place.

2022年11月29日 · The Filthy 13 Pvt. Jake McNiece enlisted in the Paratroopers on Sept. 1, 1942. In the book, The Filthy Thirteen: From the Dustbowl to Hitler's Eagle's Nest: The 101st Airborne's Most Legendary...

2013年5月27日 · On June 5, 1944, Jake McNiece (right) led a group of paratroopers in World War II. After he shaved his head and painted his face before dropping behind German lines for D-Day, the look caught...

And then there were the likes of Jake McNiece, who apparently never saw a fight he didn't like. An enlisted man, McNiece served 3 1/2 stormy years in the Army, and in Europe in World War II became knows as the leader of the "Filthy Thirteen."

2013年5月28日 · Jake McNiece, a sergeant in the U.S. 101st Airborne Division during the Second World War, died this year at the age of 93. McNiece led a squad of paratroops who became known as the “Filthy Thirteen,” which may have become a …

2013年1月23日 · Jake McNiece, considered the heart and soul of the rough and tough ‘Filthy Thirteen,’ passed away January 21, 2013. He was 93. The Filthy Thirteen were a Pathfinder unit of the 506th Parachute...