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Oral History Interview with Edward Lippard, August 1, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Lippard. Lippard joined the Army in mid-1943. He served as a combat engineer with the 82nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, and deployed to England in late 1943. They participated in the invasion of Normandy, landing on Omaha Beach, then traveled into Germany. Lippard fought as an infantryman, helped replace bridges, clear mine fields and liberate several small French towns. His division was close to Berlin… more
Date: August 1, 2019
Duration: 37 minutes 02 seconds
Creator: Lippard, Edward
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with Edward Lippard, August 1, 2019

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Edward Lippard. Lippard joined the Army in mid-1943. He served as a combat engineer with the 82nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Division, and deployed to England in late 1943. They participated in the invasion of Normandy, landing on Omaha Beach, then traveled into Germany. Lippard fought as an infantryman, helped replace bridges, clear mine fields and liberate several small French towns. His division was close to Berlin… more
Date: August 1, 2019
Creator: Lippard, Edward
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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