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Albert
Caswell
Metts
Jr.
1921-04-24

–

2021-02-04

Born:

, 

Mississippi

Home:

, 

Mississippi

Albert Metts graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    V Army

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Albert Caswell Metts, Jr. (ASN: 0-26091), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, FIFTH Army, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Metts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Albert Caswell Metts, Jr. (ASN: 0-26091), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1965 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Metts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    U.S. Army Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Albert Caswell Metts, Jr. (ASN: 0-26091), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Comptroller, U.S. Army Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Metts and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 18, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 460 (August 18, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Albert Caswell Metts, Jr. (ASN: 0-26091), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 18 May 1951, in the vicinity of Chaunni, Korea. On that date the battalion was deployed in defensive positions on the right flank of the 2d Infantry Division when the enemy launched a determined attack. During the initial phase of the enemy offensive a large group infiltrated the friendly lines and prepared to attack the Battalion Command Post. Major Metts, Operations Officer, quickly organized all available personnel and skillfully deployed them in strategic positions, while constantly moving about the perimeter, encouraging his men and supplementing their fire with his own weapons. He noticed one of the enemy in the act of throwing a hand grenade into the operations tent. Without regard for his personal safety he single-handedly rushed toward the foe and killed him instantly, thereby saving the lives of several of his comrades. Later in the day the battalion’s position became untenable as the enemy had succeeded in surrounding the area. Major Metts ordered all his men to prepare to withdraw. Keeping complete control of their movements, he led them to safety through the enemy lines. As soon as the unit broke contact with the enemy, Major Metts established a new defense line that was able to withstand the enemy assault. The heroic leadership and dauntless courage of Major Metts enabled the battalion to retain its tactical unity and contributed materially to halting the enemy offensive. The gallantry displayed by Major Metts reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.