Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

2d Tank Destroyer Regiment, 1st French Army, Free French Army

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on or about 9 October 1944 in France. As commander of the 2d Tank Destroyer Regiment, 1st French Army, Colonel Demetz conceived and directed the execution of one of the most decisive actions in the Vosges Mountains campaign. Overcoming the difficulties of treacherous terrain and ferocious enemy resistance, he led a sweeping offensive which resulted in the liberation of the villages of Contrexard, Planois, and Trougemont and the vitally important Croix des Moinats Pass. Although wounded on 9 October in a bombardment of self-propelled guns, Colonel Demetz refused to be evacuated and remained at the head of his unit until success of the operations was assured."

War Department, General Orders No. 88

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Awarded on:

September 2nd, 1946