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James Megellas

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United States Army Officer

United StatesLived 1917 to 2020 · aged 103
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James "Maggie" Megellas 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.

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The 82nd Airborne Division drops near Grave (National Archives)The 82nd Airborne Division drops near Grave (National Archives)James Megellas with John Ratzenberger, the actor who portrayed James in the film A Bridge Too Far.James Megellas with John Ratzenberger, the actor who portrayed James in the film A Bridge Too Far.

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Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Silver Star

About this person

James "Maggie" Megellas 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. On May 2, 1945, at the close of the war in Europe, Megellas and his platoon were the first to liberate Wobbelin Concentration Camp.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1917 to 2020 · aged 103
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