Vpep Posted March 13, 2019 Hello All, I was just gifted this grouping belonging to General Horace Sanders so I thought I would share it. I won't see it in person for about two weeks when I pick it up at my parents house, but I have a few photos Id thought Id share. Sanders Had an interesting career in Artillery and eventually went on to NORAD. He was awarded the Legion of Merit Legionnaire upon his retirement and the ROK Order of Military Merit upon his departure from his assignment in S Korea during the late 1950s. There is a stack of papers and photos with the group I can't wait to go through, hopefully there will be some award documents to go with these awards. I hope you all enjoy the photos. Vic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 13, 2019 Photos of his flag and other awards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpin Jack Posted March 13, 2019 Terrific grouping! The anticipation mounts. You are one lucky individual. Jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks, as soon as I get to Florida to pick it up, ill post some more photos. I never thought Id get so lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAHOOMAN Posted March 13, 2019 Nice Grouping. Do you know if the medals are named? Looking forward to seeing additional photos of the grouping. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sampo Posted March 13, 2019 Hi Vic, Awesome grouping! Looking forward to the pictures of the medals number(Korea), and documents! Regards Sampo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 13, 2019 Here is a picture of the Legion of Merit Legionnaire, the ROK medal I don't believe is named, just going on what I have found through internet searches, but it came in its original presentation box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 13, 2019 Also included was this Saint Barbara Patron Saint of Artillerymen medal. I don't know what the other medal is, if anyone recognizes it, I would be grateful. All in all, I was extremely lucky to get this group, as I had resigned myself to the fact that I would never be able to a afford something like this. So I guess I shouldn't give up hope that a paratrooper jump uniform of tanker jacket will show pat my door one day too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sampo Posted March 13, 2019 Hi Vic, There should be a number on the back of the Korean medal, and you are right it is not named, but in the bottom line of the text there is a 4 digit number. Kind regards Sampo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks, I’ll check for that when I finally have it in hand in about two weeks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted March 14, 2019 Horace Lake Sanders Graduated USMA 1934(10028) ASMIC #1098 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted March 14, 2019 From the USA Register of Cadets Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk ASMIC #1098 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted March 14, 2019 http://284thfabn.com/general_sanders_obituary.htm ASMIC #1098 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 14, 2019 Firefighter, Thanks for the info. I have seen the obituary, and printed it out to fo with my research so far. I have his 1934 USMA yearbook, with a photo and description of him as young graduate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sampo Posted March 15, 2019 Hi Vic, Colonel Sanders was member of the 1st army corps in Korea and received his Korean order of military merit on 13th December 1960. (According to the Korean records) Kind regards Sampo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
644td Posted March 15, 2019 Vic, What I wonderful grouping you have and I great piece of history. Marty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted March 15, 2019 That’s great, thaks. I cant wait to start looking through all of his paperwork to put together a time line of his service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sampo Posted April 30, 2019 Hi Vic, Just was curious, were you already able to pick up the group? Regards Sampo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted June 11, 2019 I finally got to pick up the Generals grouping. The Generals granddaughter brought in one last item for me while I happened to be there. Here are a few more photos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted June 11, 2019 Sorry, I don't know why the pics are turned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vpep Posted June 11, 2019 And if anyone knows what this neckless is, I would be great full for any info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
