George E. Metzger

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to George E. Metzger, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the Marines, in action against enemy Japanese forces. By his courage and efforts in behalf of others at great risk to his own life, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Metzger undoubtedly saved many lives, and his steadfast devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII)

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to George E. Metzger, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and conspicuous devotion to duty while serving as a Medical Corpsman with the FIFTH Amphibious Corps, in action against enemy Japanese forces at Guam in the Marianas Islands, on 21 July 1944. By his courage and efforts in behalf of others at great risk to his own life, Pharmacist’s Mate Third Class Metzger undoubtedly saved many lives, and his steadfast devotion to duty throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards: 2@ Navy Crosses (WWII)