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'Babe' Heffron, 90, hero of 'Band of Brothers'

Edward J. "Babe" Heffron, 90, the former Easy Company private whose World War II experiences were chronicled in the cable TV miniseries Band of Brothers, died Sunday, Dec. 1, at Kennedy Hospital in Stratford.

Edward J. Heffron in 2010. His book, cowritten with a fellow vet, was preceded by inclusion in Stephen Ambrose's book and followed by two TV appearances.
Edward J. Heffron in 2010. His book, cowritten with a fellow vet, was preceded by inclusion in Stephen Ambrose's book and followed by two TV appearances.Read more
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