James Megellas

Military Person

1917 –

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Who is James Megellas?

James Megellas is a retired United States Army officer who commanded a platoon in Company "H" of the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He is "the most-decorated officer in the history of the 82nd Airborne Division," having received a Distinguished Service Cross, a Silver Star, and been nominated for the Medal of Honor.

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Born
Mar 11, 1917
Fond du Lac
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Ripon College

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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