Minifigure – Automatic rifleman from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles (LEGO Compatible)

This minifigure represents an automatic rifleman from the United States Army’s 101st Airborne Division, the “Screaming Eagles,” during World War II. His identity is explicitly confirmed by the text at the bottom of the image, which reads “U.S AIRBORNE 101ST.” He is a generic soldier representing a paratrooper who fulfilled the crucial role of providing suppressive fire for his squad.

The BAR gunner was a vital and physically strong member of an airborne squad, tasked with carrying and operating this heavy but powerful weapon during intense combat situations. His unit would be identified by the famous “Screaming Eagle” shoulder patch printed on his left arm.

The items in the picture consist of the detailed minifigure and his squad automatic weapon:

• The toy minifigure is wearing the tan M1942 paratrooper combat uniform. His printed web gear is highly detailed and specific to his role, featuring a special ammunition belt with large pouches designed to carry the heavy 20-round box magazines for the BAR. His headgear is the iconic American M1 helmet, shown with a printed camouflage net over it, and he has an American flag patch on his arm.
• His weapon accessory is the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), as confirmed by the image text. The BAR served as the U.S. Army’s primary squad automatic weapon, providing a base of fire that was more portable than a heavy machine gun. The toy version accurately depicts the rifle, including its distinctive bipod.