Donald Prell
Donald Prell | |
|---|---|
Donald Prell in his WWII U.S. Army uniform, 2009 | |
| Birth name | Donald B. Prell |
| Born | July 7, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 28, 2020 (aged 96) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 (active) 1945–1960 (reserve) |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | 106th Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II • Battle of the Bulge |
| Awards | Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart Prisoner of War Medal (2) |
Donald B. Prell (July 7, 1924 – July 28, 2020) was an American World War II veteran, venture capitalist and futurist who created Datamation, the first magazine devoted solely to the computer hardware and software industry.