Perry Metzler ★ Vietnam War Gold Star Veteran from Michigan
On February 14, 1971 Private First Class Metzler was declared a casualty of the Vietnam War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Michigan. ★ 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 | 287855 |
| Service ID | 084307664 |
| Name | Perry Metzler |
| From | Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan |
| Birth Date | October 11, 1940 |
| Casualty Date | February 14, 1971 |
| War | Vietnam War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Military Police |
| Unit/Group | 173rd Airborne Brigade, Brigade Headquarters Company |
| Casualty Type | Died through non-hostile action .. reported as accidental self-inflicted injury |
| Location | South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province |
| Burial | Long Island National Cemetery, New York |
| Notable Awards | ★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Remembered | 
Perry Metzler is buried or memorialized at Long Island National Cemetery, New York. This is a National American Cemetery administered through the Department of Veteran's Affairs.  Perry is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 05w, Line 103. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Perry Metzler was serving his country during the Vietnam War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Entered the service via Regular Military. He began his tour on February 3, 1971. Metzler had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Military Police. Service number assignment was 084307664. Attached to 173rd Airborne Brigade, Brigade Headquarters Company.
He was born on October 11, 1940. According to our records Michigan was his home or enlistment state and Wayne county has been included within the archival record. We have Detroit listed as his city. During his service in the Vietnam War, Army Private First Class Metzler experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on February 14, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died through non-hostile action .. reported as accidental self-inflicted injury. Incident location: South Vietnam, Binh Dinh province. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Parachutist Badge
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Vietnam Campaign Medal
★ Vietnam Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross
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• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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• 1,520 Korean War
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• 322 Prisoners of war
• 3,239 Missing in action
• 68 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 157 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 11 Medal of Honor recipients
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