Joseph Metcalf III

Difficult to believe Vadm. Metcalf has been dead fifteen years! I still vividly remember the many experiences we shared when I served as his XO on the USS King County (Ag-157). He was a true leader and a remarkable individual. John Cornell Capt. USN (ret.)

Dear Ruth, in 1952 we were all on the USS
Watts--DD567 in Norfolk,VA--God Bless, could I hear from you???

Dear Mrs. Metcalf, Elizabeth and all of the family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Admiral Metcalf. He was such an amazing person and a true American patriot. I am honored to have know him, and to know the special warmth of his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Ruth; I served under Joseph when he was the Captain of the USS Bradley. My heart felt sorrow goes out to you for your loss. Please know that I held him in high regard and thought of him often when I talked about my time on the Bradley with friends and family members.

Ruth and Family-
I first knew Joe when he and I taught Ordnance and Gunnery at the Naval Academy as Lieutenants and saw him throughout our Naval careers. He was a great guy and shipmate and a damned fine Naval Officer. I was shocked and saddened to read his obituary in The Washuington Post. I'm sorry to have missed his service at Annapolis.
All the best,
Captain Peter H. Orvis, USN(Ret)

Dear Ruth,
I was somewhat shocked to hear of Joe's untimely passing.
I had heard he was having some medical problems but
nothing of that magnitude. I was sorry to miss the funeral
but we were on a trip. For many years Joe was the leader
in the surface warfare community and did an outstanding job.
I remember like it was yesterday when Joe relieved me as
Command, Second Fleet. I know you all had a great time at
Georgia House.

Again Ruth, please accept Renee...

Dear Ruth & Family:
I was saddened to read about Joe's death in the boston globe yesterday. It brought back memories of your early courtship and marriage in the days when we lived in Holyoke. His was such a wonderful story of success and a marriage that exemplified all that should be in that sacrement. My thoughts and my wife, Peggy's, and prayers are very much with you and your fammily during this period of loss. Best regards,

Mrs. Metcalf, Joe, David, and Elizabeth,
I am so sorry to hear about Adm. Metcalf's passing. I will always remember his sense of humor and gentle teasing. He inspired more than one generation of SWO's as my brother can attest. On behalf of Mark, Maureen, Terri and myself we hope you find comfort in your memories of him, and know that he touched so many others.

I don't have much to say except rest in peace Admiral. I know you're nephew Pete and his son Joseph, know 'em for 12 long years, and I'll watch over Joseph, my best friend, closely.