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Korean War DSC Group- 4 Star General


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This was one of my favorite acquisitions this year that I'd like to share. It all belonged to US Army General.

 

Highlights of his career:

 

WWII: Asst. Chief of Staff to Gen. Stilwell in CBI Theater- Earned a Bronze Star

Korea: Commander of 23rd Infantry Regt- Earned a DSC, 2 Silver Stars, 3 Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and Air Medal

Post-Korea: Commander in Chief US Army Europe -1962-65, and Commanding General US Army Continental Command 1965-67, Earned a Legion of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal

 

The group includes his uniform with sewn ribbons, bullion stars, pin back airborne wings (he earned them as a Major General!). All of his boxed medals (including the shrapnel removed from his leg), original award citations and orders, photos, dog tags, lighters, etc.

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Thank you all for the replies! I have been after a group of this type for years, and I guess 2017 was the year it came along. It holds a special place in my collection.

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carbinephalen

Holy beans...

 

I wish I had more to say about it than that but I am speechless.

 

This is a grouping that dreams are made of. Its definitely in the right collection, I am sure you will not ever let this one go!

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Raidercollector

Very nice group, You never see a group so complete with doc's and medals and uniforms.Killer group. Are his general stars clutch back or pin back.?

 

Nick

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CNY Militaria

Very nice group, You never see a group so complete with doc's and medals and uniforms.Killer group. Are his general stars clutch back or pin back.?

 

Nick

Nick, the stars are bullion and sewn on individually. Thanks, Justin

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Justin that is a beautiful grouping. I wonder what happed to his, I assume, SHAPE badge as seen on is uniform next to JFK. A fine addition to your collection

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CNY Militaria

Justin that is a beautiful grouping. I wonder what happed to his, I assume, SHAPE badge as seen on is uniform next to JFK. A fine addition to your collection

 

Unfortunately it wasn't in his group, but as CG of CONARC I don't think he wore it any longer.

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