James Dan Munroe

James Dan Munroe was a member of AOD Federal Credit Union since 1963.  Mr. Munroe was born in Talladega on January 14th, 1925.  He graduated from Talladega High School in 1943 and graduated from Auburn University in 1950.  After his graduation in 1950, he was employed by the Anniston Army Depot until his retirement.  Mr. Munroe was also a senior member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers.

He was a charter member of The National World War II Museum, Jemison Carnegie Heritage Hall, Friends of the Ritz and previous member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Munroe was an active member of the Talladega Municipal Airport Board, International Motor Sports Hall of Fame, and board member of AOD Federal Credit Union, having served as Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, and on the Supervisory Committee. 

Mr. Munroe served our country in the military during World War II and was in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day in 1944 on Utah Beach.  He also served across the European Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in Ground Combat.  He was also awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Normandy. 

Mr. Munroe is survived by his wife, Doris Poole Munroe, and son Mark Daniel Munroe.