Salvage Sailor Posted November 2, 2015 Share #251 Posted November 2, 2015 This just keeps getting better Bob, Can't imagine what else you've missed as you've got most everything he ever owned or carried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 3, 2015 Share #252 Posted November 3, 2015 That 1903 and belt are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted November 4, 2015 Author Share #253 Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks for the complements guys. It is an honor to hold such a vast collection and even more so since it's family. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogi Posted November 4, 2015 Share #254 Posted November 4, 2015 Beautiful grouping I think we'll never seen one as complete or amazing as this By the way, since no one has named it yet, the Korean medal is the Order of Military Merit (무공훈장) in second class in Korea it is called the Eulji Cordon, literally almost like 2nd class (을지) or in full Hangeul (을지무공훈장) There are 4 classes in total in the 1st issue It is first type (1950 issue), awarded for actions in the Korean war (there are about 4 issues, in 1950, after 63(ish) they expanded it to 5 classes, 67 and I believe in 1970, or 73 my memory is off on the exact dates) I hope that helped a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share #255 Posted November 6, 2015 Beautiful grouping I think we'll never seen one as complete or amazing as this By the way, since no one has named it yet, the Korean medal is the Order of Military Merit (무공훈장) in second class in Korea it is called the Eulji Cordon, literally almost like 2nd class (을지) or in full Hangeul (을지무공훈장) There are 4 classes in total in the 1st issue It is first type (1950 issue), awarded for actions in the Korean war (there are about 4 issues, in 1950, after 63(ish) they expanded it to 5 classes, 67 and I believe in 1970, or 73 my memory is off on the exact dates) I hope that helped a bit Thanks for the information Rogi, I tried to find something on this award but was having no luck. I will keep this info with the medal. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted November 6, 2015 Share #256 Posted November 6, 2015 Super stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retread12345 Posted November 9, 2015 Share #257 Posted November 9, 2015 General Officers were issued the Colt .32 semi auto pistol. As a rule they were kept by the officers after retirement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share #258 Posted March 26, 2016 General Chesareks Colt has a new home! No, not what your thinking, it's not going anywhere but it now has a nice comfortable presentation case to spend the rest of it's life in. In the last couple of months, I found someone who would make me a unfinished cherry wood box with a laser engraved lid to my design. I then crafted the interior while I worked on staining and finishing the outside. Having never built a "french fitted" case before, it took me a while to get the fit just right. I used a fabric that resembles suede and really liked the Army olive drab color. After all the construction work was done, I installed a set of the Generals silver 4 star rank pins on the upper lid pad and then to finish it off, had a brass plate engraved to identify the original owner and date of issue which I found after some research. :0 Some interior views! The brass ID plate! Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted March 26, 2016 Share #259 Posted March 26, 2016 Gorgeous. I like the case. And he looks all nice and tucked in. LoL! That is a Beautiful weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share #260 Posted March 26, 2016 Thanks for the complements. I think the olive drab looks good against the flat black Parkerized finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted March 27, 2016 Share #261 Posted March 27, 2016 Thanks for the complements. I think the olive drab looks good against the flat black Parkerized finish! It does. Beautiful workmanship on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted March 27, 2016 Share #262 Posted March 27, 2016 Stunning, Bob! That's one of the best if not THE best GO pistol displays I've seen. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share #263 Posted March 27, 2016 Stunning, Bob! That's one of the best if not THE best GO pistol displays I've seen. Dennis I appreciate that Dennis, thank you. A labor of love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Dentino Posted March 28, 2016 Share #264 Posted March 28, 2016 Indeed, congratulations on finishing this beautiful presentation case. It is truly befitting this magnificent collection. That 03 is one of the nicest I have ever seen BTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share #265 Posted October 31, 2016 Hi guys, Thought I'd bring this post back to life for those who haven't seen it before by adding a little display that I created to hold the Generals watch that he wore all through WWII and into Korea. It was made by the Crawford watch co. and believe it or not, still works and keeps perfect time. I had this watch just lying flat on a shelf in the cabinet but I felt that I could make something to hold it in a more presentable manner. The base is walnut and I added an original lapel device for the 28th field artillery of which my uncle was the commanding officer on the battle through the ETO. The bracket to hold the watch is made of stainless steel. As you can see, the watch shows the scars of war. Thanks for looking. Bob Here is a close up of the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted October 31, 2016 Share #266 Posted October 31, 2016 Nice watch and a beautiful display stand. Can you buy a stand like that or did you make it or have it made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 31, 2016 Share #267 Posted October 31, 2016 Awesome way to display the watch. If only it could also talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share #268 Posted October 31, 2016 Nice watch and a beautiful display stand. Can you buy a stand like that or did you make it or have it made? Thanks for the complements. I hand made the stand. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share #269 Posted October 31, 2016 Awesome way to display the watch. If only it could also talk. Boy you can say that again! That watch was worn in the Battle of the Bulge and the Ruhr Pocket battle. That watch was on his wrist when he was wounded by German artillery shrapnel and on his wrist as he received his Silver Star too. Thanks Firefighter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted October 31, 2016 Share #270 Posted October 31, 2016 Boy you can say that again! That watch was worn in the Battle of the Bulge and the Ruhr Pocket battle. That watch was on his wrist when he was wounded by German artillery shrapnel and on his wrist as he received his Silver Star too. Thanks Firefighter! Amazing!! You're doing an excellent job keeping his memory and legacy alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted November 16, 2016 Author Share #271 Posted November 16, 2016 General F. J. Chesarek is Inducted into the AMC Hall of Fame! I am way behind in posting this information about the honor that was bestowed on my Uncle early this spring. Back in Feburary, I was invited to a ceremony that was to be held at the Redstone Aresonal in Alabama on March 14. This was the second time that past commanders of the AMC were honored for their accomplishments while in command of the Army Materiel Command. General Chesarek was the AMC Commander from March 10, 1969 until Oct. 31, 1970. This photo shows the current headquarters of the AMC. There was to be a total of six past commanders to be inducted. General Chesarek was first to be commended. Upon arrival at the AMC headquarters, I had an opportunity to meet the current commanding general, General Dennis L. Via (shown below). At the ceremony we were given a history of the U.S. Army Material Command Hall of Fame, then General Via took the podium and gave his remarks. He talked about the respect he had for the men and women of the Army that led the way to where the AMC is today. He spoke with the conviction and authority of a soldier who had made it to the top, a been there done that officer of the high command. He said "Their exceptional leadership is why we're here today. The work of these extraordinary commanders who made lifelong achievements is part of a foundation to ensure AMC stays ahead in the past, present and future. I am humbled and honored to induct this class into the 2016 Hall of Fame." He ended his comments with the motto "Army Strong"! Below is the inside of the program given at the event. Here is the cover of the program. And a nice document that was awaiting me in my hotel room. Shown below are the medals and plaques that were given to the inductee's or their family representatives. Back home the medalion was added to the Generals dress whites. And the plaque was added to the wall of remembrance. Lastly is a photo of my Uncle, General Chesarek on the day he was promoted to Commanding General of the AMC in 1969. Thanks for looking, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniformcollector Posted November 16, 2016 Share #272 Posted November 16, 2016 That's wonderful! What a fitting tribute to a deserving man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted November 16, 2016 Share #273 Posted November 16, 2016 Amazing!! Quite a legacy you are keeping alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ches-Gen-4 Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share #274 Posted November 17, 2016 Thank you guys, I always appreciate the complements. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted November 17, 2016 Share #275 Posted November 17, 2016 Bob, this is fantastic. Your Uncle was quite a soldier and you are doing a great job preserving his service and memory. Thank you for taking the time to post all this and letting us get a look at these pieces of his amazing career. Also the craftsmanship and skill you display in creating that pistol display box and the watch display are top notch! Thanks Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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