Several dignitaries were on hand in Fond du lac over the weekend for a birthday celebration for Fond du lac native, retired Lieutenant Colonel James “Maggie” Megellas. Megellas was the guest of distinction at his 101st birthday open house at the Fond du Lac American Legion Post 75 Memorial Clubhouse in Fond du lac. Megellas is a World War II combat hero and the most decorated officer in the history of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. Megellas has been nominated on at least two occasions for the Congressional Medal of Honor for his gallantry at the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. In addition to the American Legion building in Fond du Lac, the U.S. Post Office in Fond du Lac is named in honor of Megellas. Among his more than 20 military medals are The Distinguished Service Cross, two Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts.
