Kippenberger, Howard Karl
Dates
- Existence: 1897 - 1957
Biography
Howard Karl Kippenberger was born in Ladbrooks, south of Christchurch. In 1916 he served at the Somme, where he was wounded and discharged. He trained as a lawyer, practising in Rangiora. In 1922 he married Ruth Isabel Flynn in Lyttelton. In 1939 at the outbreak of war he was given command of the 20th Canterbury/Otago Battalion. As these letters show, he served in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, rising to the rank of Major General. In Italy he stood on a land mine, losing both his feet. He became an administrator, in charge of the relocation of prisoners of war. Back home in New Zealand after the war he was appointed Editor-in-chief of the War History Branch of the Dept.of Internal Affairs.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Howard Kippenburger World War II letters and cards
Original World War II letters and cards written by Howard Kippenberger (Kip) to Glen and May Morgan. One of the letters is from Ruth Kippenberger, and another from Helen (no surname given).