Louis Metzger | |
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| Born | November 18, 1916 San Francisco, California |
| Died | July 28, 2005 (aged 88) San Diego, California |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1939–1973 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 1st Armored Amphibian Battalion 1st Battalion, 1st Marines 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade I Marine Amphibious Force 3rd Marine Division III Marine Amphibious Force |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (with "V") Bronze Star Medal (with "V") |
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Louis Metzger (November 18, 1916 – July 28, 2005) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who attained the rank of lieutenant general. He held combat leadership roles in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam and is credited as one of the primary architects of the Marine Corps' armored vehicle force in World War II. Metzger also formed and commanded the 1st Armored Amphibian Battalion during that conflict at age 27.
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- ^ Rodgers, Terry (2 August 2005). "Lt. Gen. Louis Metzger, 88; war veteran, avid volunteer". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 27 July 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2019.
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