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Larry Pypniowski
Corporal
3RD PLT, D CO, 1ST BN, 503RD INFANTRY, 173RD ABN BDE, USARV Army of the United States White House Station, New Jersey October 24, 1948 to September 16, 1969 LARRY PYPNIOWSKI is on the Wall at Panel W18, Line 97 |
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Larry was a respected member of the Platoon and could be depended upon to carry out his duties without question. He carried an M-79 Grenade Launcher and was a valuable asset when his skills were required to put the ordnance on target. I remember Larry as an eager and willing soldier who did what he was expected to do and did it with enthusiasm. Larry performed the duties of point man on many occasions and did not seem to fear this assignment which was one of the toughest in Viet Nam. I remember that Larry was meticulous about his appearance and proud to be a soldier. He was an example to others in the Platoon of what soldiering was all about. Larry willingly carried his pack and additional M-60 ammunition and sometimes radio batteries, the weight of which taxed his small frame. Losing Larry and Sgt Lowe on the same day in an unfortunate way was the most devastating part of my tour in RVN.
Gary Jugenheimer |
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