During WWII, General Lipscomb served as LtCol commanding the 3rd Battalion, 311th Infantry, 78th Division and served in the European Theater. He earned the Silver Star and a Purple Heart. A 1938 graduate of West Point; He was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired in 1968.
Andy Archer Lipscomb, Jr., arrived at West Point from Alabama, bearing the charm of the old South. Although one of the youngest members of his class, he was a corporal and three-time letterman at Marion Military Institute. As a fourth classman, he endured Plebe year with a private chuckle and managed to survive a series of skirmishes with the academic departments. He preferred other pursuits, primarily sports and social activities, but always managed to buckle down in time to survive the writs. He managed to keep on civil terms with the Tactical Department, who ultimately recognized his leadership with sergeant's stripes.
Andy excelled in football and baseball, earning numerals as a plebe, a monogram as a yearling, and major "A"s in his last two years. His baseball skills were so good, he spent graduation leave pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andy had a well-rounded personality and always could be found at the center of activity, whether on the playing field, in Cullum Hall, or at rap sessions in barracks. He remained in the limelight throughout his career, beginning with his first assignment as a second lieutenant.
Shortly after reporting to the 18th Infantry at Ft. Hamilton, he was assigned to the Provisional Battalion at the New York City World's Fair. From New York, as a first lieutenant in December 1940, he was ordered to Camp Paraiso, Panama, where he commanded Company E, 5th Infantry. During that assignment, Andy was awarded the Hero's Medal for rescuing one ofhis sergeants from drowning in the Rio Chico River. Both men were wearing full field equipment! Later in his career, he received the Soldier's Medal for rescuing a group of journalists who had fallen from a foot bridge.
Andy returned to the States as a captain in August 1942 to attend the Advanced Officers Course at Ft. Benning.
After graduation, he remained as Assistant Director of training until he left for CGSC at Ft. Leavenworth. Two promotions later, LTC Andy Lipscomb became Commander of the 3d Battalion, 311th Infantry, then with the 78th Division near Lebanon, TN. He sailed with his unit to the European Theater of Operations the next year in October 1944.
Andy led his battalion through the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central European Campaigns on the western front in Germany, Belgium, and Holland until WWII ended. Among the many decorations awarded for his WWII service were the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Andy remained briefly with the Army of Occupation, serving as Athletic Director of SACEUR.
Back in the States in May 1946, Andy barely had enough time to repack his duffel bag before heading to Rio de Janeiro, to be Chief of the Infantry Training Section of the Joint Brazil-U.S. Military Commission. One year later, he returned to the States to be the Regular Army Advisor to the New York National Guard. Andy had a chance to catch his breath for the next three years before embarking upon yet another whirlwind of assignments.
Andy found himself at Ft. Myer, VA, where he served as President Truman's White House aide and with the 3d Infantry—the "Old Guard." In August 1952, Andy was promoted to colonel and selected to attend the Army War College. Upon graduation, he left for Ankara, Turkey, as Chief of the Infantry Section, U.S. Army Group, Joint American Military Mission to Turkey. One year later, he moved to Stuttgart, Germany, to be Seventh Army G-3. While there, he returned to troop command—his favorite duty—as regimental commander of the 12th Infantry, 4th Division, Geinhausen. In June 1956, Andy became G-3 of Second Army, Ft. Meade, MD.
Once again, Andy went overseas for another year as Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalary Division in Korea. Upon his return in 1960, he was assigned to the Office of Secretary of Defense as the Military Staff Assistant to the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. When nominated to brigadier general, he was transferred to Ft. Bragg as Deputy CG and Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps.
A year later, at Ft. Wainwright, AK, GEN Andy was the CG USARAL, Yukon Command. After three years, he was brought back to Ft. Polk, LA, as Deputy CG of the U.S. Army Training Center. The following spring, he moved to Schofield Barracks, HI, as CG of the 11 th Infantry Brigade. In the fall of 1967, he led the brigade to Viet Nam until his retirement the following year. Citations for this service included the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross and Legion of Honor. He ended his career in uniform as he began—a combat leader.
GEN Andy Lipscomb established an amazing military record during his 30 years of service—29 assignments, 22 citations, decorations, and badges along the way.
Andy Archer Lipscomb, Jr., arrived at West Point from Alabama, bearing the charm of the old South. Although one of the youngest members of his class, he was a corporal and three-time letterman at Marion Military Institute. As a fourth classman, he endured Plebe year with a private chuckle and managed to survive a series of skirmishes with the academic departments. He preferred other pursuits, primarily sports and social activities, but always managed to buckle down in time to survive the writs. He managed to keep on civil terms with the Tactical Department, who ultimately recognized his leadership with sergeant's stripes.
Andy excelled in football and baseball, earning numerals as a plebe, a monogram as a yearling, and major "A"s in his last two years. His baseball skills were so good, he spent graduation leave pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andy had a well-rounded personality and always could be found at the center of activity, whether on the playing field, in Cullum Hall, or at rap sessions in barracks. He remained in the limelight throughout his career, beginning with his first assignment as a second lieutenant.
Shortly after reporting to the 18th Infantry at Ft. Hamilton, he was assigned to the Provisional Battalion at the New York City World's Fair. From New York, as a first lieutenant in December 1940, he was ordered to Camp Paraiso, Panama, where he commanded Company E, 5th Infantry. During that assignment, Andy was awarded the Hero's Medal for rescuing one ofhis sergeants from drowning in the Rio Chico River. Both men were wearing full field equipment! Later in his career, he received the Soldier's Medal for rescuing a group of journalists who had fallen from a foot bridge.
Andy returned to the States as a captain in August 1942 to attend the Advanced Officers Course at Ft. Benning.
After graduation, he remained as Assistant Director of training until he left for CGSC at Ft. Leavenworth. Two promotions later, LTC Andy Lipscomb became Commander of the 3d Battalion, 311th Infantry, then with the 78th Division near Lebanon, TN. He sailed with his unit to the European Theater of Operations the next year in October 1944.
Andy led his battalion through the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central European Campaigns on the western front in Germany, Belgium, and Holland until WWII ended. Among the many decorations awarded for his WWII service were the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Andy remained briefly with the Army of Occupation, serving as Athletic Director of SACEUR.
Back in the States in May 1946, Andy barely had enough time to repack his duffel bag before heading to Rio de Janeiro, to be Chief of the Infantry Training Section of the Joint Brazil-U.S. Military Commission. One year later, he returned to the States to be the Regular Army Advisor to the New York National Guard. Andy had a chance to catch his breath for the next three years before embarking upon yet another whirlwind of assignments.
Andy found himself at Ft. Myer, VA, where he served as President Truman's White House aide and with the 3d Infantry—the "Old Guard." In August 1952, Andy was promoted to colonel and selected to attend the Army War College. Upon graduation, he left for Ankara, Turkey, as Chief of the Infantry Section, U.S. Army Group, Joint American Military Mission to Turkey. One year later, he moved to Stuttgart, Germany, to be Seventh Army G-3. While there, he returned to troop command—his favorite duty—as regimental commander of the 12th Infantry, 4th Division, Geinhausen. In June 1956, Andy became G-3 of Second Army, Ft. Meade, MD.
Once again, Andy went overseas for another year as Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalary Division in Korea. Upon his return in 1960, he was assigned to the Office of Secretary of Defense as the Military Staff Assistant to the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. When nominated to brigadier general, he was transferred to Ft. Bragg as Deputy CG and Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps.
A year later, at Ft. Wainwright, AK, GEN Andy was the CG USARAL, Yukon Command. After three years, he was brought back to Ft. Polk, LA, as Deputy CG of the U.S. Army Training Center. The following spring, he moved to Schofield Barracks, HI, as CG of the 11 th Infantry Brigade. In the fall of 1967, he led the brigade to Viet Nam until his retirement the following year. Citations for this service included the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross and Legion of Honor. He ended his career in uniform as he began—a combat leader.
GEN Andy Lipscomb established an amazing military record during his 30 years of service—29 assignments, 22 citations, decorations, and badges along the way.
During WWII, General Lipscomb served as LtCol commanding the 3rd Battalion, 311th Infantry, 78th Division and served in the European Theater. He earned the Silver Star and a Purple Heart. A 1938 graduate of West Point; He was also a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired in 1968.
Andy Archer Lipscomb, Jr., arrived at West Point from Alabama, bearing the charm of the old South. Although one of the youngest members of his class, he was a corporal and three-time letterman at Marion Military Institute. As a fourth classman, he endured Plebe year with a private chuckle and managed to survive a series of skirmishes with the academic departments. He preferred other pursuits, primarily sports and social activities, but always managed to buckle down in time to survive the writs. He managed to keep on civil terms with the Tactical Department, who ultimately recognized his leadership with sergeant's stripes.
Andy excelled in football and baseball, earning numerals as a plebe, a monogram as a yearling, and major "A"s in his last two years. His baseball skills were so good, he spent graduation leave pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andy had a well-rounded personality and always could be found at the center of activity, whether on the playing field, in Cullum Hall, or at rap sessions in barracks. He remained in the limelight throughout his career, beginning with his first assignment as a second lieutenant.
Shortly after reporting to the 18th Infantry at Ft. Hamilton, he was assigned to the Provisional Battalion at the New York City World's Fair. From New York, as a first lieutenant in December 1940, he was ordered to Camp Paraiso, Panama, where he commanded Company E, 5th Infantry. During that assignment, Andy was awarded the Hero's Medal for rescuing one ofhis sergeants from drowning in the Rio Chico River. Both men were wearing full field equipment! Later in his career, he received the Soldier's Medal for rescuing a group of journalists who had fallen from a foot bridge.
Andy returned to the States as a captain in August 1942 to attend the Advanced Officers Course at Ft. Benning.
After graduation, he remained as Assistant Director of training until he left for CGSC at Ft. Leavenworth. Two promotions later, LTC Andy Lipscomb became Commander of the 3d Battalion, 311th Infantry, then with the 78th Division near Lebanon, TN. He sailed with his unit to the European Theater of Operations the next year in October 1944.
Andy led his battalion through the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central European Campaigns on the western front in Germany, Belgium, and Holland until WWII ended. Among the many decorations awarded for his WWII service were the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Andy remained briefly with the Army of Occupation, serving as Athletic Director of SACEUR.
Back in the States in May 1946, Andy barely had enough time to repack his duffel bag before heading to Rio de Janeiro, to be Chief of the Infantry Training Section of the Joint Brazil-U.S. Military Commission. One year later, he returned to the States to be the Regular Army Advisor to the New York National Guard. Andy had a chance to catch his breath for the next three years before embarking upon yet another whirlwind of assignments.
Andy found himself at Ft. Myer, VA, where he served as President Truman's White House aide and with the 3d Infantry—the "Old Guard." In August 1952, Andy was promoted to colonel and selected to attend the Army War College. Upon graduation, he left for Ankara, Turkey, as Chief of the Infantry Section, U.S. Army Group, Joint American Military Mission to Turkey. One year later, he moved to Stuttgart, Germany, to be Seventh Army G-3. While there, he returned to troop command—his favorite duty—as regimental commander of the 12th Infantry, 4th Division, Geinhausen. In June 1956, Andy became G-3 of Second Army, Ft. Meade, MD.
Once again, Andy went overseas for another year as Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalary Division in Korea. Upon his return in 1960, he was assigned to the Office of Secretary of Defense as the Military Staff Assistant to the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. When nominated to brigadier general, he was transferred to Ft. Bragg as Deputy CG and Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps.
A year later, at Ft. Wainwright, AK, GEN Andy was the CG USARAL, Yukon Command. After three years, he was brought back to Ft. Polk, LA, as Deputy CG of the U.S. Army Training Center. The following spring, he moved to Schofield Barracks, HI, as CG of the 11 th Infantry Brigade. In the fall of 1967, he led the brigade to Viet Nam until his retirement the following year. Citations for this service included the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross and Legion of Honor. He ended his career in uniform as he began—a combat leader.
GEN Andy Lipscomb established an amazing military record during his 30 years of service—29 assignments, 22 citations, decorations, and badges along the way.
Andy Archer Lipscomb, Jr., arrived at West Point from Alabama, bearing the charm of the old South. Although one of the youngest members of his class, he was a corporal and three-time letterman at Marion Military Institute. As a fourth classman, he endured Plebe year with a private chuckle and managed to survive a series of skirmishes with the academic departments. He preferred other pursuits, primarily sports and social activities, but always managed to buckle down in time to survive the writs. He managed to keep on civil terms with the Tactical Department, who ultimately recognized his leadership with sergeant's stripes.
Andy excelled in football and baseball, earning numerals as a plebe, a monogram as a yearling, and major "A"s in his last two years. His baseball skills were so good, he spent graduation leave pitching for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andy had a well-rounded personality and always could be found at the center of activity, whether on the playing field, in Cullum Hall, or at rap sessions in barracks. He remained in the limelight throughout his career, beginning with his first assignment as a second lieutenant.
Shortly after reporting to the 18th Infantry at Ft. Hamilton, he was assigned to the Provisional Battalion at the New York City World's Fair. From New York, as a first lieutenant in December 1940, he was ordered to Camp Paraiso, Panama, where he commanded Company E, 5th Infantry. During that assignment, Andy was awarded the Hero's Medal for rescuing one ofhis sergeants from drowning in the Rio Chico River. Both men were wearing full field equipment! Later in his career, he received the Soldier's Medal for rescuing a group of journalists who had fallen from a foot bridge.
Andy returned to the States as a captain in August 1942 to attend the Advanced Officers Course at Ft. Benning.
After graduation, he remained as Assistant Director of training until he left for CGSC at Ft. Leavenworth. Two promotions later, LTC Andy Lipscomb became Commander of the 3d Battalion, 311th Infantry, then with the 78th Division near Lebanon, TN. He sailed with his unit to the European Theater of Operations the next year in October 1944.
Andy led his battalion through the Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, and Central European Campaigns on the western front in Germany, Belgium, and Holland until WWII ended. Among the many decorations awarded for his WWII service were the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Andy remained briefly with the Army of Occupation, serving as Athletic Director of SACEUR.
Back in the States in May 1946, Andy barely had enough time to repack his duffel bag before heading to Rio de Janeiro, to be Chief of the Infantry Training Section of the Joint Brazil-U.S. Military Commission. One year later, he returned to the States to be the Regular Army Advisor to the New York National Guard. Andy had a chance to catch his breath for the next three years before embarking upon yet another whirlwind of assignments.
Andy found himself at Ft. Myer, VA, where he served as President Truman's White House aide and with the 3d Infantry—the "Old Guard." In August 1952, Andy was promoted to colonel and selected to attend the Army War College. Upon graduation, he left for Ankara, Turkey, as Chief of the Infantry Section, U.S. Army Group, Joint American Military Mission to Turkey. One year later, he moved to Stuttgart, Germany, to be Seventh Army G-3. While there, he returned to troop command—his favorite duty—as regimental commander of the 12th Infantry, 4th Division, Geinhausen. In June 1956, Andy became G-3 of Second Army, Ft. Meade, MD.
Once again, Andy went overseas for another year as Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalary Division in Korea. Upon his return in 1960, he was assigned to the Office of Secretary of Defense as the Military Staff Assistant to the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. When nominated to brigadier general, he was transferred to Ft. Bragg as Deputy CG and Chief of Staff, XVIII Airborne Corps.
A year later, at Ft. Wainwright, AK, GEN Andy was the CG USARAL, Yukon Command. After three years, he was brought back to Ft. Polk, LA, as Deputy CG of the U.S. Army Training Center. The following spring, he moved to Schofield Barracks, HI, as CG of the 11 th Infantry Brigade. In the fall of 1967, he led the brigade to Viet Nam until his retirement the following year. Citations for this service included the Viet Nam Gallantry Cross and Legion of Honor. He ended his career in uniform as he began—a combat leader.
GEN Andy Lipscomb established an amazing military record during his 30 years of service—29 assignments, 22 citations, decorations, and badges along the way.
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