Treasure Chest, the memorabilia of Gen. F.J. Chesarek

[Ches-Gen-4]

Thank you Dennis, as I have said before, it is an honor to be the caretaker of these family heirlooms. A labor of love! Bob

[GIKyle]

Congratulations on this honor!

[doyler]

Thats a great display for the pistol and beautiful work on the interior.

[Ches-Gen-4]

Thank you Kyle & Doyler. Much appreciated! Bob

[VenitHora]

Great stuff! I have a grouping from one of the men under his command in the 28th FA.

[tsakers85]

Did any of General Chesarek's items make it into the open market?

 

For example, this cap?

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Star-General-Ferdinand-Chesarek-Dress-Visor-Hat-With-Bullion-Accents/163990798073?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[TexRdnec]

Sure looks to be the case

[manayunkman]

The link doesn’t work for me.

 

Was the hat part of this collection or did it come from another source?

[manayunkman]

What a shame that so many pictures in this thread are gone.

[doyler]

Bringing this back up as I never tire of looking at the group of General Cheserek and some new members may not have had the opportunity to view this archive. 

[Jtski]

I enjoyed reading through this, such a great family history and tribute. I'd be interested to know the story behind the initial campaign star on the Asiatic-Pacific Medal as I believe the A-P medal without star was the correct entitlement for the General's service with Alaskan Defense Command with no specific mention of Aleutian campaing service, supported by the plain ribbon being worn for the remainder of the General's career.

 

Jeff