Edward J. Megarr

Edward John Megarr (March 20, 1927 – January 12, 2019) was a United States Marine Corps major general.

Edward J. Megarr
Megarr in 1981
Birth name	Edward John Megarr
Born	(1927-03-20)March 20, 1927 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died	January 12, 2019(2019-01-12) (aged 91) Napa, California, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1950–1982
Rank	Major general
Commands	4th Marine Division
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Legion of Merit
Spouse(s)	Jane Gulbransen ​ (m. 1950)​ [1]

Life and career

Megarr was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of John and Violet Megarr. He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,^[2] he attended Adelphi University, earning his BA degree in 1950. After earning his degree, he was commissioned in the United States Marine Corps, serving as a platoon commander in Korea.^[3] During his military service, he was awarded the Legion of Merit, for exceptionally meritorious conduct.^[4]

Megarr served as commanding general of the 4th Marine Division^[5] from June 1980,^[6] until his retirement in August 1982,^[7] retiring at the rank of major general. After retiring from his military service, he served as president of Copper Mountain College from 1985 to 1986.^[8]

Death

Megarr died on January 12, 2019, in Napa, California, at the age of 91.^[9]