List of Brothers in Arms characters

Gearbox Software's Brothers in Arms video game series includes two installments released in 2005 and three planned for release in 2007.

Larry James Allen

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Larry James Allen
Lived	1924 - June 9 1944
Rank	Private
Unit	3d Squad
Team	Fire-team
Weapon	M1 Garand

Background

He was born in Connecticut and enlisted in the army right after highschool. During training Allen developed a strong friendship with Garnett. They always have a sly and sarcastic remark for every situation and seem to pride themselves on that fact.

Road to Hill 30

Allen is first seen in the morning of D-Day with Garnett. The two always appear together during the rest of the game. During the flanking of a Farm House Allen and Garnett were both shot dead.

Earned in Blood

Allen is first seen during the "Three Patrol Action" where he and Garnett join Hartsock's squad. In the "Hell's Corner" mission he is separated from Garnett for the first and only time.

Trivia

• During the battle at Objective XYZ Allen and Garnett operate an M1 Bazooka.
• Allen and Garnett both had a rivalry with Pfc. Leggett after an argument over comic book superheroes.

Matthew Baker

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Matthew Baker
Lived	February 22 1921 - Present
Rank	Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant
Unit	3rd Squad
Weapon	M1 Garand

Background

He was born in St Louis, Missouri. Baker grew up with his mother after his parents divorced during his early childhood. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Baker volunteered for the newly activated airborne divisions. During a training exercise a few days before D-Day, the original Leader of 3rd Squad was injured and then Corporal Baker was promoted to Sergeant and given command of the squad.

Road to Hill 30

The player takes control during the course of Road to Hill 30 and leads 3d squad in the battles that took place on the following days. During the battle on Hill 30 Baker was knocked down by a tank shell and got himself a big scar on the forehead.

Earned in Blood

Baker is first seen during "Three Patrol Action" in Earned in Blood. He only plays a minor role in the game and isn't seen very often.

Bakers Squad

• Cpl. Corrion
• Pfc. Courtland
• Pvt. McCreary
• Pvt. Desola
• Pvt. Rivas
• Cpl. Hartsock
• Pfc. Obrieski
• Pvt. Zanovich
• Pvt. Allen
• Pvt. Garnett
• Pvt. Muzza
• Pfc. Leggett

Trivia

• Baker and Risner went to high school together.
• The character was named before the actor was cast to play his role.
• The name was chosen because the developers wanted the name to feel constructive (Bakers make things, while soldiers kill things).
• The squad is a little different than most paratrooper sticks as it has 13 men (a "Baker's Dozen").
• Baker was voiced by Troy Baker,

Samuel Corrion

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Samuel Corrion
Lived	1918 - 1992
Rank	Corporal
Unit	3d Squad
Team	Assault-team
Weapon	M1A1 Thompson

Background

Corrion made a living working at a textile mill in Augusta Georgia before the war. He was among the original volunteers for the 101st Airborne Division. He is a weapons expert and is skilled in the use of American and German firearms.

Road to Hill 30

Corrion is first seen in "Dead Man's Corner" and links up with Baker. He stays with Baker throughout the whole game and leads the assault team.

Earned in Blood

Corrion is first seen during "Three Patrol Action", where he is in Baker's squad. To avoid German troops from spotting him he had to hide in a cesspit, getting himself all covered in dirt. At the end of Earned in Blood he is seen talking to Marshall.

Corrions Assault-team

• Pfc. Courtland
• Pvt. McCreary
• Pvt. Desola
• Pvt. Rivas

Trivia

• During the first cinematic of Road to Hill 30 you can hear Hartsock yell "Corrion's Hit!". This may be a reference to Private Muzza's death on the plane.
• Corrion was voiced by Michael Neumann.
• Corrion was the only soldier to defend Kevin Leggett after he was blamed for the deaths of Allen and Garnett.

Seamus Doyle

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Seamus Doyle
Lived	1920 - 16 June 1944
Rank	Corporal, Sergeant
Unit	82nd Airborne Division
Weapon	M1 Garand

Background

He was born in Ireland and immigrated to the United States. He grew up in Boston and was raised only by his mother. When World War II began he volunteered to become a paratrooper. There he became a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. Doyle is a very tough and dedicated soldier and is known to be very talkative.

Earned in Blood

He is first seen in the night of D-Day where he saves Hartsock's life. He stayed with Hartsock until he couldn't find the rest of the 82nd. Doyle was vaporized by a tank shell in St. Sauveur, and the only remnant of him was his 82nd Airborne patch.

Trivia

• It isn't known whether or not Doyle took part in the 82nd Airborne's first combat jump in Sicily, or their second action in Salerno, but it can be assumed that he did, considering his rank as an NCO.
• Doyle is named after his father, whom he never knew.
• Doyle was voiced by Robert McCollum.

Michael Jeff Garnett

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Michael Jeff Garnett
Lived	1924 - June 9 1944
Rank	Private
Unit	3d Squad
Team	Fire-team
Weapon	M1 Garand

Background

He was born in Kentucky. Gernett was a dock worker on the Ohio River before enlisting in the Army. During training Garnett developed a strong friendship with Allen. They always have a sly and sarcastic remark for every situation and seem to pride themselves on that fact.

Road to Hill 30

Garnett is first seen in the morning of D-Day with Allen. The two always appear together during the rest of the game. During the flanking of a Farm House Allen and Garnett were both shot dead.

Earned in Blood

Garnett is first seen during the "Three Patrol Action" where he and Allen join Hartsock's squad. In the "Hell's Corner" mission he is seen separated from Allen for the first and only time.

Trivia

• During the battle at Objective XYZ Allen and Garnett operate an M9 Bazooka.
• Allen and Garnett both had a rivalry with Pfc. Leggett after an argument over comic book superheroes.
• Garnett sometimes says his name plus M.D.D.(?) when he's shooting.

Cpl/Sgt Joseph "Red" Hartsock

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Joseph "Red" Hartsock
Lived	June 27 1922 - Present
Rank	Corporal, Sergeant
Unit	3d Squad, 2nd Squad
Team	Fire-team
Weapon	Browning Automatic Rifle

Background

He was born in Laramie, Wyoming. Before the war, he worked on a ranch in Wyoming and went hunting as a hobby. As a youth, he was wild and rebellious and gained a large scar during a bar fight. He married a woman named Erma and had a daughter with her just before being sent to basic training. He joined the 101st Airborne Division and was eventually assigned to 3d squad under Sgt. Baker.

Road to Hill 30

Hartsock is first seen in the morning of the invasion. He joins Baker, and eventually finds his team and leads it. At the end of Road to Hill 30 he is promoted to Sergeant, and is to lead 2nd Squad.

Earned in Blood

In Earned in Blood the player takes control as Hartsock and leads 2nd squad in battles that took place durning Road to Hill 30, and in battles after the events of it. During a fight in Baupte the tip of his ring finger is shot off by a German soldier.

Hartsocks Fire-team

• Pfc. Obrieski
• Pvt. Zanovich
• Pvt. Allen
• Pvt. Garnett
• Pvt. Muzza

Hartsocks Squad

• Cpl. Paddock
• Pfc. Marsh
• Pvt. Winchell
• Cpl. Campbell

Trivia

• Hartsock is a good friend of Baker.
• Hartsock was voiced by David McGarry.

Greg "Mac" Hassay

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Greg "Mac" Hassay
Lived	1901 - 1972
Rank	Staff Sergeant
Unit	3d Platoon
Weapon	M1A1 Thompson

Background

He enlisted in the Army in 1930 and by 1939 was a full Sergeant and a close friend of Sergeant Baker's father. He served as Platoon Sergeant for 3d platoon of Fox Company. Hassay took command of 3d Platoon after commander Jackson was killed when his plane exploded on D-Day.

Road to Hill 30

Hassay is first seen during the night of D-Day, as he finds Baker after the drop. He briefs Baker on his missions throught the whole of Road to Hill 30, and promotes Cpl. Hartsock at the end of it.

Earned in Blood

Hassay is first seen during "Three Patrol Action" in Earned in Blood. He only plays a minor role in the game and isn't seen very often. Durning the German counter-attack on Carentan he is badly wounded.

Trivia

• Hassay is voiced by Jeff Kribs,.

Kevin Benjamin Leggett

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Kevin Benjamin Leggett
Lived	1921 - June 13 1944
Rank	Private First Class
Unit	3d Squad
Team	Assault-team
Weapon	M1 Garand

Background

He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the 101st Airborne Division as a radio operator and was assigned to Fox Company's 3rd Squad.

Road to Hill 30

Leggett is first seen in the night of D-Day, where he joins Hassay and stays with him for the rest of the game. Leggett kept his teams in constant contact with Allied Command. When Baker and Hassay's teams attacked a German-occupied Farm House, he led Allen and Garnett in an attempted flanking action. Unfortunately, they are ambushed and Allen and Garnett are both gunned down. Leggett became the scapegoat for the attack since no one else saw him fighting and assumed he cowered in battle. During the defense of Hill 30 Leggett was killed by a tank shell. He went into a state of crazed rage after seeing too many of his comrades die and allowed himself to die.

Trivia

• Leggett is held responsible for the deaths of Allen and Garnett.
• Leggett blew up the only bar left in Carentan.

Derrick McConnell

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Derrick McConnell
Lived	1918 - 1986
Rank	Private
Unit	1st Squad, 2nd Squad
Team	Assault-team
Weapon	M1A1 Carbine

Background

He was born in Florida. He travelled all around the state with his father and his joining the 101st Airborne Division seemed to be the first time he ever separated from him. At this time McConnell lead 1st Squad's Assault Team.

Earned in Blood

McConnell is first seen with Johnson when he was still part of 1st Squad. McConnel joins Hartsock after he is promoted to 2nd Squad's leader.

Trivia

• McConnell was a good friend of Paige.

Stephan Obrieski

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Stephan Obrieski
Lived	1919 - June 12 1944
Rank	Private First Class
Unit	3d Squad
Team	Fire-team
Weapon	M1 Carbine

Background

He was born in Poland and immigrated to the United States, leaving his parents behind. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Obrieski volunteered for the newly-activated airborne divisions. There he was assigned to 3d Squad under Sgt. Baker. He had hoped to find his family in Poland after the action in France.

Road to Hill 30

Obrieski is first seen in "Purple Heart Lane", where he is in Hartsock's fire-team. Later he is killed by a sniper in "Tom and Jerry".

Trivia

• Obrieski is a good friend of Zanovich.
• Obrieski's nickname is Obi.

Franklin Paddock

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Franklin Paddock
Lived	1923 - 1999
Rank	Corporal
Unit	2nd Squad
Team	Assault-team
Weapon	M3 Grease Gun

Background

He was born in Kansas. Paddock is an abrupt, reckless and arrogant farmer with a very strong Southern accent. He barely got into the Airborne because of his being a hothead, but after he joined the 101st Airborne Division his problems with authorities ceased.

Earned in Blood

Paddock is first seen in the night of D-Day, as he takes out an AA Crew all by himself. He then joins Hartsock and stays with him throught the whole game, leading the Assault-team.

Paddocks Assault-team

• Pvt. Friar
• Pvt. Marsh

Trivia

• Paddock was voiced by Larry Brantley.

William Paige

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William Paige
Lived	1917 - June 16 1944
Rank	Private First Class
Unit	2nd Squad
Team	Fire-team
Weapon	M1A1 Thompson

Background

He joined the 101st Airborne Division and was part of 1st Squad's Fire-team. Paige was not very well known for his being friendly. He usually teased, mocked and bullied the other soldiers, and was known for being a terrible hothead. Only McConnell was friends with him.

Earned in Blood

Paige is first seen with Johnson when he was still part of 1st Squad. He joins 2nd Squads fire-team after Hartsock's promotion. During the battle in St. Sauveur he was badly wounded by a tank shell and died after dragging Hartsock to cover.

Trivia

• Paige is the only soldier in a Fire-team to use an M1A1 Thompson.
• Paige is voiced by Chad Cline.

Dean "Friar" Winchell

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Dean "Friar" Winchell
Lived	1923 - Present
Rank	Private
Unit	2nd Squad
Team	Assault-team
Weapon	M1A1 Carbine

Background

Winchell joined the 101st Airborne Division when World War II started. He was assigned to 2nd Squad's Assault-team. Winchell is a silent man that rarely speaks. Though laid back, he can be authoritative when the situation demands it.

Earned in Blood

He is first seen in the morning of D-Day where he joins Hartsock on a mission to seize German medical equipment from a church. He stayed with Hartsock as he couldn't find his unit, and when Hartsock was promoted he joined his squad. When Hartsock's finger was shot off, he treated the wound.

Trivia

• He earned his nickname during an accident with some clippers in training.
• Winchell is voiced by David Dennison.

Thomas Zanovich

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Thomas Zanovich
Lived	1914 - 2001
Rank	Private First Class
Unit	3d Squad
Team	Fire-team
Weapon	Browning automatic rifle

Background

He ran away from home at age 16 and served in the French Foreign Legion. Zanovich fought as an infantryman in the 13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion at Narvik and Bjervik in Norway. He was at Dunkirk in 1940 and, with his enlistment up, made his way back to the US to join the US Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Road to Hill 30

Zanovich is first seen in "Purple Heart Lane", where he joins Baker and stays with him during the course of the game.

Earned in Blood

Zanovich is briefly seen on the plane in front of Your character.

Trivia

• Zanovich was a good friend of Obrieski.

See also

• Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
• Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood
• Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
• D-Day
• Operation Overlord
• 101st Airborne Division
• Gearbox Software

External links

• Brothers in Arms official website
• Gearbox Software's official website