Jake McNiece - Wikipedia
James Elbert "Jake" McNiece (May 24, 1919 – January 21, 2013) was a US Army paratrooper in World War II. Private McNiece was a member of the Filthy Thirteen, an elite demolition unit whose exploits inspired the 1965 E. M. Nathanson novel and the 1967 film The Dirty Dozen. [1]
Jake McNiece, WWII Hero And Self-Described 'Troublemaker' - NPR
May 27, 2013 · Jake McNiece was the leader of a crack U.S. Army paratrooper unit that dropped behind German lines on D-Day. With their wild antics, McNiece's group was known as...
Jake McNiece, Who Led Incorrigible D-Day Unit, Is Dead at 93
Feb 14, 2013 · Jake McNiece died on Jan. 21 at his son’s home in Chatham, Ill. He was 93 and had lived most of his life in Ponca City, Okla.
Filthy Thirteen - Wikipedia
Inspired by Sergeant Jake McNiece, the unit had a tremendous mission focus but their disregard for aspects of military discipline that did not contribute to the mission became the bane of their officers.
Filthy Thirteen, The: Jake McNiece, Kaleo Griffith: …
May 10, 2016 · Jake McNiece, who despite making four combat jumps and displaying tremendous battlefield courage during the war, was consistently bumped back to the rank of private. On D-Day, they were assigned to take a bridge over the Douve River in France, a mission that would cost most of the men their lives.
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Jake McNiece, D-Day Paratrooper Dies, the Last of the ‘Filthy …
Aug 15, 2013 · Jake McNiece passed away Monday, aged 93, at home in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Back in 1944, he was a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. Being part-Choctaw Indian, McNiece had an idea how to psyche up his squad for their first combat mission: D-Day.
Oklahoma Military Hall of Fame - Oklahoma Historical Society
James E. "Jake" McNiece is a native of Maysville who has spent most of his life in Ponca City, graduating from Ponca City High School, where he lettered in football three years and was senior class president.
The Filthy Thirteen: From the Dustbowl to Hitler's Eagle's Nest …
May 19, 2003 · Jake McNiece, who despite making four combat jumps and displaying tremendous battlefield courage during the war, was consistently bumped back to the rank of private. On D-Day, they were assigned to take a bridge over the Douve River in France, a mission that would cost most of the men their lives.
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The ‘Filthy Thirteen’ Were the Real-Life Paratroopers Who Inspired …
May 8, 2023 · 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 .
The Filthy Thirteen: Real Stories from Behind the Lines - IMDb
This is the true story of Jake McNiece, who led a band of tough and determined paratroopers called the Filthy Thirteen (part of the 101st Airborne platoon). His anti-authoritarian and no-nonsense attitude, mixed with his courageous spirit and …
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