Michael Lipsius
PFC, Army
Michael was a year behind me in school and I don’t recall ever having a class with him. Aside from the basic casualty information I have little information concerning his loss. I do know that he was in-country just in time for the Tet offensive, although his loss was after the offensive was officially declared over. I have attempted to access some information on personal sites that are no longer available. I believe his sister Jane Callanan may have additional information. If anyone can put me in touch with her please do so.
Newly found Information:
| Posted for: MICHAEL GLENN LIPSIUS: | |
| Michael was with D Company, 5/7 Cav and was KIA on our initial air assault into the A Shau Valley on April 19, 1968. He and a friend died on a helicopter as it was shot down on landing approach. I was the medic that took him off the helicopter and found that he was KIA. He had only been in country a few weeks. May he rest in peace throughout eternity. | |
| Posted by: Doc McBride Email: rr6m@earthlink.net Relationship: We served together Friday, June 20, 2008 |
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Personal Data
Home of Record: Santa Clara, CA
Date of Birth: 05/07/1948
Military Data
Service Branch: Army of the United States
Grade at Loss: E3
Rank: Private First Class
MOS: 11B1P: Infantryman (Airborne Qual)
Length Service: Less than one year
Unit: D Co, 5th BN, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cav Div, USARV
Casualty Data:
Start Tour: 03/12/1968
Incident Date: 04/19/1968
Casualty Date: 04/19/1968
Location: Quang Tri Province, South Vietnam
Remains: Body Recovered
Casualty Type: Hostile, died outright
Casualty Reason: Ground casualty
Casualty Detail: Gun or small arm
On the Wall: Panel 50E Line 49