Background
Metcalfe, Henry was born on October 29, 1847 in New York, United States. Son of Doctor John T. and Harriet (Colles) Metcalfe.
captain United States of America
Metcalfe, Henry was born on October 29, 1847 in New York, United States. Son of Doctor John T. and Harriet (Colles) Metcalfe.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1868.
Served United States Ordnance Department. Inspector of contracts with Turkish government for arms and ammunition, 1873-1875. In charge Government exhibit Centennial Exposition, 1876.
Instructor of ordnance United States Military Academy, 1886-1891.
Retired on account of impaired eyesight, October, 1893. Received Order of Osmanie, 2d class, from Turkish government, 1875.
Author: Cost of Manufactures, 1885. A Course in Ordnance and Gunnery, United States.M.A., 1891, et cetera
Served United States Ordnance Department. Club: Century.
Married Harriet P. Nichols, of Washington, April.