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Herbert R. Metoyer Jr. earned his Army commission in April 1956.
Metoyer served two years in Libya, assisting with a survey of the Sahara Desert and the search for the missing crewmen of the World War II bomber, the Lady Be Good.
While serving as a pilot in the 60s, Metoyer took an interest in jazz, and often played guitar at the officer’s club. He began writing folk songs and sent samples to Folkways Records.
Herbert Metoyer Jr. retired from the army as a major in 1985. For his service, he received the Meritorious Service Medal.
Metoyer died in July 2015. He was 79.
We honor his service. #HonoringVets #USArmy #BlackHistoryMonth
| Date Taken: | 02.14.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 03.09.2021 15:31 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 784616 |
| VIRIN: | 210223-O-DO460-1003 |
| Filename: | DOD_108199454 |
| Length: | 00:01:45 |
| Location: | US |
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