Demetrius Lypka interview, 2006

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Language:
English
Extent:
2 items
Biographical / historical:

Demetrius "Pete" Lypka was born in 1918 in New Jersey and enlisted in the United States Army in 1941. He was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, 16th Infantry, Company G and served until the end of World War II, seeing action in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. Lypka was discharged in July 1945 and returned home to start a career as a carpenter.

Physical facet:
Transcript (20 pages) and audio

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Preston Library
411 Letcher Avenue
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA 24450
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak
Phone: (540) 464-7516
Parent restrictions:
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