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World War II

Sgt. Frank H. Metzler

(Oct. 4, 1945) -- Sgt. Frank H. Metzler, 21,  was presumed dead on Sept. 10, the War Dept. notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Metzler of Reservoir Place.

Sgt. Metzler, a tail gunner on a Flying Fortress, had been overseas five weeks before being reported  missing in Germany since March 8, 1944.

He is survived by his brother Pfc. Charles Metzler of the 1st Army who returned after 13 months in the infantry in Europe.

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Glendale Cemetery, Laurel section: Sgt. Frank H. Metzler, 388 AAF, May 11, 1922 - March 8, 1944

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SGT Frank H. Metzler
 
ID: 32762016
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Essex County, NJ
Status: FOD (Finding of Death)

National WWII Memorial

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Sources:

The Belleville Times, April 27, 1944; Oct. 4, 1945

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