William E. Metzger Jr. | |
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| Nickname(s) | Bill |
| Born | February 9, 1922 Lima, Ohio, US |
| Died | November 9, 1944 (aged 22) Hattonville, Meuse, France |
| Place of burial | Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima, Ohio |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1944 |
| Rank |  Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | 729th Bombardment Squadron, 452nd Bomb Group (Heavy) |
| Battles / wars | World War II † |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Purple Heart |
William Edward Metzger Jr. (February 9, 1922 – November 9, 1944) was a United States Army Air Forces officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.[1]