Metzler, Marvin E.
Marvin E. Metzler (1920 - August 16, 2012) was an American draftsman, engineer, and World War II veteran. Metzler attended the Fresno Technical High School in Fresno, California, until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on July 7, 1937. He served on the U.S.S. Salt Lake City from November 1937 until October 1, 1942, during which time he saw combat on several occasions. Then, he was transferred to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island, and then to the U.S. Naval Research Lab in Washington, D.C. After his time in D.C., he served on the U.S.S. Santa Fe from January 23, 1944, through December 2, 1945, when he left the U.S. Navy. He worked at the California Division of Highways District VI from February 1, 1946, until July 1975. During that time, he served as the Chief Draftsman of the Fresno district headquarters of the California Division of Highways. He was married to his wife Venita with whom he had two children.
Tracking the Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day.
This is a rare first-edition 1966 Marvin E. Metzler infographic map of the Pacific War battles of World War II (1939 - 1945). It is a unique tribute to the Pacific War prepared by a veteran who experienced it firsthand. (more details)