Frederic Metzinger Chatry

Background

Chatry, Frederic Metzinger was born on August 14, 1923 in New Orleans. Son of Lloyd Chatry and Bertha (Metzinger) Pearce.

Education

Bachelor of Elec. Engineering, Tulane University, 1945.

Career

Hydraulics engineer, United States Army Engineer District, New Orleans, 1946-1963; chief planning section, United States Army Engineer District, New Orleans, 1963-1967; chief basin planning branch, United States Army Engineer District, New Orleans, 1967-1972; chief planning division, United States Army Engineer District, New Orleans, 1972-1975; chief engineer, United States Army Engineer District, New Orleans, 1975-1990; private practice as consultant, New Orleans, since 1990. Director rehabilitation of Old River control structure, 1975-1985.

Achievements

• Frederic Metzinger Chatry has been listed as a noteworthy Civil engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commander United States Navy, 1943-1946, 50-52. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers, Society American Military Engineers (president Louisiana post 1990-1992). Member Louisiana Engineering Society (life).

Connections

Married Leah Fernon Park, November 5, 1945. Children: Martha, Rebecca, Deborah, Mark, John.

Father:

Lloyd Chatry Pearce

Mother:

Bertha (Metzinger) Pearce

Spouse:

Leah Fernon Park

child:

John Chatry

child:

Mark Chatry

child:

Rebecca Chatry

child:

Deborah Chatry

child:

Martha Chatry