Gerald Jared Metsker
| Birth | : | 7 Feb 1921 Wapato, Yakima County, Washington, USA |
| Death | : | 20 Aug 1976 Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA |
| Burial | : | Reservation Community Memorial Park, Wapato, Yakima County, USA |
| Coordinate | : | 46.4484291, -120.5375519 |
| Inscription | : | BM2 US NAVY;WORLD WAR II |
| Description | : | Navy Cross Citation The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Coxswain Gerald Jared Metsker, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty in action against the enemy while serving on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. PORTLAND (CA-33), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942. When an enemy torpedo struck and started the slow flooding of his battle station, Coxswain Metsker promptly took measures to prevent further explosions and the spread of anticipated flooding to adjacent spaces. When... Read More |
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Gerald Jared Metsker's memorial is located at: Reservation Community Memorial Park, Wapato, Yakima County, USA.
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When did Gerald Jared Metsker death?
Gerald Jared Metsker death on 20 Aug 1976 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.4484291
Longitude: -120.5375519
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