Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

629th Tank Destroyer Battalion, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 629th Tank Destroyer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 26 December 1944. Private First Class Metz's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 46, posthumously awarded

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)