Sioux City Veteran Wounded Twice Is Back in Hospital
S. Sgt. Louis D. Metz, former Sioux City resident, who saw action in Africa, Sicily and Italy, has returned to McCaw General Hospital at Walla Walla, Washington after spending a 21-day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Metz, Odgen Meadow, Vancouver, Washington.
Sgt. Metz enlisted in the army October 16, 1936, and went overseas two years ago with the 15th infantry, Third division. He landed at Casablanca at the time of the invasion and also saw action in the invasion of Sicily and Italy, taking part in the fighting for the Anzio beachhead.
He received the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Sicilian campaign and an Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received March 18 on the Anzio beachhead.
Returning to the United States May 25, he was sent to McCaw General Hospital where he will remain for some time. He wears, beside the Purple Heart, the American Defense Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the African-European Theater Ribbon with one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and the Good Conduct Medal.
Mr. and Mrs. Metz formerly resided in Sioux City. Their other son, C. David Metz, seaman first class is a coxswain in the navy serving in the South Pacific.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, September 20, 1944
