Metzler, Marvin E. (sold)
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 1995 Marvin E. Metzler infographic chart or map of the Pacific and Pacific War battles during World War II. The central map depicts the entirety of the Pacific, from mainland Asia to the western coast of the Americas. Text boxes mark battles across the Pacific, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea, the Battle of Midway, the Battle of the Coral Sea, and the Doolittle Raid. Locations where American, Allied, and Japanese vessels sank are noted throughout, and a key situated in the lower right quadrant provides a summary of the symbols used. Dashed lines follow the routes of several different task forces, including the Japanese strike force that attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Profile illustrations of American and Japanese ships, including the U.S.S. Enterprise, the U.S.S. Salmon, and H.I.J.M.S. Yamato add detail. Lists of vessels that took part in all these battles are noted. The U.S.S. Salt Lake City, the first ship Metzler served aboard, appears the lower left corner. (more details)
Tracking the Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to V-J Day.
This is a 1995 Marvin E. Metzler infographic map of the World War II Pacific War battles. It is a unique tribute to the Pacific war prepared by a veteran who experienced it firsthand. (more details)