Son of Charles W. & Margaret (Farnum) Lippitt. He was born during his father's term (1895-97) as Governor of Rhode Island.
He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, his citation reading as follows:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander F. Lippitt, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne sector, north of Chalons, France, July 15, 1918. During a powerful enemy attack, Lieutenant Lippitt led his platoon through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in a counterattack against the enemy, which had gained a foothold in our line. The enemy was repulsed and the line reestablished. He assisted in the reorganization and defense of the position against two enemy assaults. The gallantry of this officer was a great aid to his command at a time of unusual danger. He was killed a few days later while advancing to an attack.
He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, his citation reading as follows:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander F. Lippitt, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne sector, north of Chalons, France, July 15, 1918. During a powerful enemy attack, Lieutenant Lippitt led his platoon through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in a counterattack against the enemy, which had gained a foothold in our line. The enemy was repulsed and the line reestablished. He assisted in the reorganization and defense of the position against two enemy assaults. The gallantry of this officer was a great aid to his command at a time of unusual danger. He was killed a few days later while advancing to an attack.
Son of Charles W. & Margaret (Farnum) Lippitt. He was born during his father's term (1895-97) as Governor of Rhode Island.
He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, his citation reading as follows:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander F. Lippitt, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne sector, north of Chalons, France, July 15, 1918. During a powerful enemy attack, Lieutenant Lippitt led his platoon through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in a counterattack against the enemy, which had gained a foothold in our line. The enemy was repulsed and the line reestablished. He assisted in the reorganization and defense of the position against two enemy assaults. The gallantry of this officer was a great aid to his command at a time of unusual danger. He was killed a few days later while advancing to an attack.
He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, his citation reading as follows:
The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Alexander F. Lippitt, First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the Champagne sector, north of Chalons, France, July 15, 1918. During a powerful enemy attack, Lieutenant Lippitt led his platoon through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire in a counterattack against the enemy, which had gained a foothold in our line. The enemy was repulsed and the line reestablished. He assisted in the reorganization and defense of the position against two enemy assaults. The gallantry of this officer was a great aid to his command at a time of unusual danger. He was killed a few days later while advancing to an attack.
Inscription
Wounded at Fere-en-Tardenois, France, August 1, 1918. First Lieutenant, Infantry U.S.R., Company I., 166th Regiment, 42nd Rainbow Division
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