William Henry Metcalf | |
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| Born | 29 January 1894 Talmadge, Maine, United States |
| Died | 8 August 1968 (aged 74) South Portland, Maine, United States |
| Buried | Bayside Cemetery, Eastport, Maine |
| Allegiance |  Canada |
| Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Rank | Lance Corporal |
| Unit | 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish), CEF |
| Battles / wars | First World War |
| Awards | Victoria Cross Military Medal & Bar |
William Henry Metcalf VC, MM & Bar (29 January 1894 – 8 August 1968)[citation needed] was an American soldier in the Canadian Army during World War I. Metcalf was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Although Metcalf was born in the United States, Metcalf is also considered Canadian since he joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1914. He is one of only six Americans to receive the Victoria Cross.