George R. Lipponer

George Lipponer, a life long Long Island resident, passed away on July 25, 2024 at the age of 92. George was born on October 20, 1931 in Patchogue New York. 

In 1950, at the age of 18, George entered the United States Marines Corps and served the country for four years. He was a Sargeant when he was discharged in 1954. Mr. Lipponer served in the Korean War and participated in three battles/campaigns:

- Assault and seizure of Inchon

- Capture and securing of Seoul

- Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign, Northern Korea

George was the recipient of six medals/citations including a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in Korea. He was a survivor of the brutal 17-day epic Battle of Chosin Reservoir, one of the most notorious and devastating campaigns of the Korean War. He is a member of the Chosin Few, a Marine organization that has bound a select group as “one for life in a fraternity of honor.”

Mr. Lipponer was featured in James Brady’s book: Why Marines Fight (chapter 23) and described his experience in Korea as one that he “wouldn't trade for a million dollars.”

George was a general contractor and an accomplished author; he wrote six books including The End of Forever and My Time in the Marine Corps. 

He was married for 60 years to Marie-Dove. He is survived by his children: Henry, Frank, Vincent, Clare and Steven and nine grandchildren: Brittany, Jake, Henry Jr., Madeline, Roberto, Belle, Olivia, John and Grace.