Fred R. Metheny, Jr.

Fred Ray Metheny Jr. (23 January 1922 in Lincoln, Nebraska - 24 June 1996 in Palm Springs) was a American Second Lieutenant in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards & Decorations

 * Distinguished Service Cross on 14 March 1945 as Second Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division