Richard Davis Winters (January 21, 1918 – January 2, 2011) was an American businessman and decorated war veteran who served as an officer in the United States Army during World War II. He is best known for having served with and later commanding Easy Company of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Division. near the village of Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, France