Wildman was a member of Easy Company.
History
Harold Shapiro was an English teacher in Durango, Colorado before entering World War II where he served as a member of the military detachment known as Easy Company. Shapiro was was noted for his bright red full beard. His nickname derives from turning into a "Wildman" when engaged in battle. Shapiro became one of the most accomplished and recognizable members of Easy Company second only to unit commander Sgt. Rock. At one point, Danny Andrews, one of Shapiro's former students, joined Easy as a replacement. Shapiro taught Danny, who saved Wildman after the latter was temporarily paralyzed in a German assault.[1]
At some point, Wildman ended up in a military prison under the name Amhas and in late 1945 assisted Rock in obtaining Nazi atomic secrets from the Iron Major.[2]
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Notes
- Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
- Has been referred to as both Harold Shapiro and Joseph Shapiro.
Related
- 251 Appearances of Harold Shapiro (New Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Harold Shapiro (New Earth)
- 1 Quotations by or about Harold Shapiro (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Harold Shapiro (New Earth)
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