Jake McNiece, a key member of the Filthy Thirteen and a WWII veteran, passed away at the age of 93 on January 21, 2013. The Filthy Thirteen, known for their distinctive Mohawks and rebellious spirit, inspired the film 'The Dirty Dozen' but were not the criminals depicted in the movie.
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The Filthy Thirteen were a Pathfinder unit of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division during WWII.
How McNiece and his unit frequently clashed with military police and local authorities in Britain, showcasing their rebellious nature.
Why McNiece's legacy matters as he represents the unique character and bravery of a group that inspired a cultural phenomenon despite their misrepresented portrayal in film.
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Remembering Jake McNiece & The Dirty Dozen
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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 Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. McNiece and the group were the inspiration for the 1967 film ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ and famous for […]
Jake McNiece, considered the heart and soul of the rough and tough ‘Filthy Thirteen,’ passed away January 21, 2013. He was 93.
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The Filthy Thirteen were a Pathfinder unit of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. McNiece and the group were the inspiration for the 1967 film ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ and famous for wearing Mohawks and war paint before their combat jumps.
Jake McNiece in 2012. (Photo Courtesy: newson6.com)
Though, unlike the film, none were murderers, rapists or robbers, they did raise quite a bit of Hell by getting into frequent brawls with military police and local authorities in Britain. And those are some of the minor things they did! True characters one and all, their most famous one has now left us…
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 Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division. McNiece and the group were the inspiration for the 1967 film ‘The Dirty Dozen,’ and famous for wearing Mohawks and war paint before their combat jumps.
Jake McNiece in 2012. (Photo Courtesy: newson6.com)
Though, unlike the film, none were murderers, rapists or robbers, they did raise quite a bit of Hell by getting into frequent brawls with military police and local authorities in Britain. And those are some of the minor things they did! True characters one and all, their most famous one has now left us…
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