Background
III, Joseph Metcalf, was born on December 20, 1927 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph and Alice Folger (Conrad) M.
III, Joseph Metcalf, was born on December 20, 1927 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph and Alice Folger (Conrad) M.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1951. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1964. Postgraduate, United States Army War College, 1971.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1951, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1983, Commander Destroyer Squadron 33, 1974-1975, Commander Destroyer Group Mid-Pacific, 1975, assistant chief naval personnel for finance management and management information, 1976-1978, director total force management control and analysis division Office Chief Naval Operations Washington, 1978-1979, Commander cruiser destroyer group 8, 1979-1981, director general programming and planning office Chief Naval Operations, 1981-1983, Commander 2d Fleet, Strike Fleet Atlantic, 1983-1984, deputy chief naval operations surface warfare, 1984—1987. Commander Grenada relief invasion (Operation Urgent Fury), October 1983. Vice president board directors Navy Federal Credit Union, Washington.
Married Ruth Daniels, June 13, 1951. Children: Joseph, David, Elizabeth.