In Memory of Ernie Pyle – engraved by Zippo

«In memory Ernie Pyle 1945» is engraved on the front of this black crackle Zippo in mint condition.


Ernie Pyle was one of the most honored American journalists of WWII. He reported from the front lines in North Africa, Europe, and the Pacific. Beloved for his vivid, human portrayals of the common soldier’s experience, he earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1944. On April 18, 1945, during the Battle of Okinawa, he was killed by Japanese machine-gun fire on Ie Shima, a small island off Okinawa’s coast. His death was mourned across the Allied world, and his name became indelibly linked with the sacrifice and endurance of the American G.I. There is a monument dedicated to his memory on the southern part of the island.

  • Model:

    three barrel hinge, round bottom

  • Year:

    1943 - 45

  • Status:

    in collection

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