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George Albert Metzler

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George Albert Metzler

Birth
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Death
3 Jun 1949 (aged 37)
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
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Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
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Race Car Driver. During a practice session on the final day of qualifications for the 1949 Indianapolis 500, Metzler lost control of his car in the first turn. He struck the retaining wall and suffered critical head and chest injuries. He never regained consciousness and lost his struggle for life in the intensive care unit of Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital. Metzler served with the Engineers in New Guinea in World War II.
Race Car Driver. During a practice session on the final day of qualifications for the 1949 Indianapolis 500, Metzler lost control of his car in the first turn. He struck the retaining wall and suffered critical head and chest injuries. He never regained consciousness and lost his struggle for life in the intensive care unit of Indianapolis' Methodist Hospital. Metzler served with the Engineers in New Guinea in World War II.

Bio by: Warrick L. Barrett

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  • Maintained by: Hope Rambo Metzler Relative Grandchild
  • Added: Apr 28, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21965/george_albert-metzler: accessed ), memorial page for George Albert Metzler (2 Nov 1911–3 Jun 1949), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21965, citing Holy Cross and Saint Joseph Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Hope Rambo Metzler (contributor 47428274).