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About Lieutenant Colonel James Megellas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Megellas
James Megellas (March 11, 1917 – April 2, 2020) was a United States Army lieutenant colonel. During World War II, he was a rifle company platoon leader and is considered to be one of the most decorated combat officers in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism and three other decorations for valor.
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Lieutenant Colonel James Megellas's Timeline
| 1917 |
March 11, 1917
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Fond Du Lac, Fond du Lac County, WI, United States
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| 2020 |
April 2, 2020
Age 103
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Colleyville, Tarrant County, TX, United States
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