Metzler Frank Henry

Monuments

388th Bomb Group Memorial

Name:

Frank Henry Metzler

Rank:

Sergeant

Serial Number:

32762016

Unit:

563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy

Date of Death:

1944-03-08

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Frank Henry Metzler served in the 563rd Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a Sergeant and tail gunner of #42-30340 "Screamin' Red Ass" aircraft during World War II. A member of the Amann crew, he was killed when their plane crashed on March 8, 1944. His current burial place is unknown. Sgt Metzler was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.