Morgan B. James Sr. served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a machine gunner with the 179th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. He landed at a beach head in Anzio, Italy, and moved on to Rome, Southern France and Germany, and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in battle. He worked as an electrician for many years and was a member of the IBEW Local 724/236 for over 60 years. He and his family enjoyed camping at Fish Creek Pond. He was a life member of the Boyd Hilton VFW Post 7062, and the American Legion Post 977 of Altamont. He also was a member of the William J. Lasch DAV #10, AARP #78, and the Local 724 Retirees Club. Mr. James is survived by his wife of 60 years; four children; his brother; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews.
(Information paraphrased from Times Union) 10/11/09
(Information paraphrased from Times Union) 10/11/09
Morgan B. James Sr. served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a machine gunner with the 179th Infantry Regiment of the 45th Infantry Division. He landed at a beach head in Anzio, Italy, and moved on to Rome, Southern France and Germany, and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in battle. He worked as an electrician for many years and was a member of the IBEW Local 724/236 for over 60 years. He and his family enjoyed camping at Fish Creek Pond. He was a life member of the Boyd Hilton VFW Post 7062, and the American Legion Post 977 of Altamont. He also was a member of the William J. Lasch DAV #10, AARP #78, and the Local 724 Retirees Club. Mr. James is survived by his wife of 60 years; four children; his brother; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews.
(Information paraphrased from Times Union) 10/11/09
(Information paraphrased from Times Union) 10/11/09
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