Edward John Megarr (March 20, 1927 – January 12, 2019), also known as E.J. Megarr, was a United States Marine Corps major general.
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, 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.
Megarr served as commanding general of the 4th Marine Division from June 1980, until his retirement in August 1982.
Death.
Megarr died on January 12, 2019, in Napa, California, at the age of 91.