Raymond James Metty ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from New York
On December 25, 1966 Private First Class Metty was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
This Profile ID | 287846 |
Service ID | 51575070 |
Name | Raymond James Metty |
From | Buffalo, Erie County, New York |
Birth Date | August 1, 1944 |
Casualty Date | December 25, 1966 |
War | Vietnam War |
Service Branch | Army |
Rank | Private First Class |
Specialty | Laundry Bath and Impregnation Specialist |
Unit/Group | United States Army Vietnam USARV, 34th General Support Group, 625th General Support Company |
Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. reported as intentional homicide |
Location | South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province |
Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal |
Remembered | Raymond is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 13e, Line 79. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Raymond James Metty was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was drafted into the Army. Entered the service via Selective Service. He began his tour on April 14, 1966. Metty had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Laundry Bath and Impregnation Specialist. Service number assignment was 51575070. Attached to United States Army Vietnam USARV, 34th General Support Group, 625th General Support Company.
He was born on August 1, 1944. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Erie county has been included within the archival record. We have Buffalo listed as his city.
During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Metty experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on December 25, 1966. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. reported as intentional homicide. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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