James M. Sellers
James McBrayer Sellers | |
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Lt. James M. Sellers, 1917 | |
| Born | June 20, 1895 Lexington, Missouri |
| Died | September 3, 1990 (aged 95) Lexington, Missouri |
| Place of burial | Machpelah Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1944 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 78th Company |
| Battles / wars | World War I Battle of Chateau-Thierry Battle of Belleau Wood Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge Meuse-Argonne Offensive |
| Awards | Marine Corps Croix de Guerre Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star (2) Navy Cross Purple Heart |
| Other work | Superintendent and President of Wentworth Military Academy |
Colonel James McBrayer Sellers (June 20, 1895 – September 3, 1990) was a highly decorated Marine in World War I, and served as commandant, superintendent and president of Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington, Missouri, from 1920 to 1990.