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Act of Valor by Simon Smith. - Cranston Military Prints

Act of Valor by Simon Smith.


Act of Valor by Simon Smith.

After single-handedly destroying a German Mark V Panther tank that had pinned down his unit, First Lieutenant James Maggie Megellas leads his platoon from the 3rd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne towards the Belgian town of Herresbach, 28 January 1945, as the Battle of the Bulge draws to its conclusion. Minutes before, despite being vastly outnumbered in heavy snow and freezing conditions, the platoon had overwhelmed and completely defeated a large force of German infantry in a ferocious frontal assault, without losing a single man. Simon Smith's dramatic image picks up the story as, with the Panther rendered harmless, Megellas readies his men for their final advance into Herresbach.
Item Code : DHM6469APAct of Valor by Simon Smith. - Editions Available
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Signed limited edition of 245 prints. Image size 25.5 inches x 13.5 inches (65cm x 34cm), Paper size 31 inches x 21.5 inches (79cm x 54cm)
Megellas, James
Died : 2020
Lt Col James Maggie Megellas (deceased)
Commander of H Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th PIR, 'Maggie' Megellas was the most decorated officer in the 82nd Airborne Division. After serving in Italy, where he was twice wounded, Megellas fought in Normandy before taking part in Operation Market Garden where he led his company in the crossing of the River Waal near Nijmegen. For bravery he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest gallantry award. He fought with great distinction in the Battle of the Bulge, an
Signature Value : £40
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Limited edition of 25 artist proofs. Image size 25.5 inches x 13.5 inches (65cm x 34cm), Paper size 31 inches x 21.5 inches (79cm x 54cm)
Megellas, James
Died : 2020
Lt Col James Maggie Megellas (deceased)
Commander of H Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th PIR, 'Maggie' Megellas was the most decorated officer in the 82nd Airborne Division. After serving in Italy, where he was twice wounded, Megellas fought in Normandy before taking part in Operation Market Garden where he led his company in the crossing of the River Waal near Nijmegen. For bravery he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest gallantry award. He fought with great distinction in the Battle of the Bulge, an
Signature Value : £40
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Signature(s) value alone : £40		£50 Off!Now : £195.00

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Danger - Snipers by David Pentland.		 St Mere Eglise, Normandy, 6th June 1944. U.S. Paratroops of the 82nd <i>All American</i> Airborne Division, descend on occupied France.

First to Fight by David Pentland. 		St Mere Eglise, Normandy, 6th June 1944. Anti-tank guns of 80th AA battalion and glider troops of 325th GIR, 82nd Airborne, land in the fields near St Mere Egise, during the early hours of D-Day.

Welcome Reinforcements by David Pentland. 		St Mere Eglise, Normandy, 6th June 1944. U.S. Paratroopers of 3rd Battalion, 505th Regiment, 82nd Airborne, land in the fields near St Mere Eglise, during the early hours of D-Day.

A Foothold in France by David Pentland.
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Lt Col James Maggie Megellas (deceased)
Died : 2020
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Signed limited edition of 245 prints.
Limited edition of 25 artist proofs.


Megellas, James
(Lt Col James Maggie Megellas (deceased))

Commander of H Company, 3rd Battalion, 504th PIR, 'Maggie' Megellas was the most decorated officer in the 82nd Airborne Division. After serving in Italy, where he was twice wounded, Megellas fought in Normandy before taking part in Operation Market Garden where he led his company in the crossing of the River Waal near Nijmegen. For bravery he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest gallantry award. He fought with great distinction in the Battle of the Bulge, and on 28th January, whilst advancing into the town of Herresbach, his company succeeded in killing and capturing a large number of Germans. He single handedly destroyed a German tank with grenades before they seized the town, without losing a man. He was nominated for the Medal of Honor, but the account was never included in the official report. He died on 2nd April 2020.

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