02-04-2020: Waalcrosser James (Maggie) Megellas passed away

3 April 2020 DJ Comments 0 Comment

LtCol James Megellas passed away at the age of 103 years old. He was Commander of a platoon of H Company, 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. He is the most decorated officer of 82nd Airborne. James Megellas was the Veteran of the day in the Sunset March of November 1, 2017.

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