Leo Jerome Lipsie

Military Honor(s):

Croix de Guerre with Bronze Palm

Silver Star Medal

Citation: By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Leo J. Lipsie (ASN: 61530), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private Lipsie distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Grand-Pont-Moulin-Rouge, France, 23 February 1918, while on a raid.

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Life & Service

  • Birth: 21 April 1896, Albany, NY, United States
  • Place of Residence:
  • Race/Ethnicity: Jewish American
  • Death: 10 September 1961 Los Angeles, CA, United States
  • Branch: Army
  • Military Rank: Private First Class
  • Company: [H]
  • Infantry Regiment: 101st
  • Division: 26th