Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Sunday, April 3, 1927
Add to My HeroesThomas Edward Lipka
Private Thomas Lipka was killed when his patrol vehicle skidded on wet trolley tracks, spun out of control, rolled over an embankment, and struck a telephone pole.
Private Lipka was a U.S Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for a year and a half. He was survived by his father.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 1 year, 7 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsPvt. Lipka,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC.
Semper Fi Devil Dog!
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