Chief, 1932-1968 [RG4261.AM]

NEBRASKA STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MANUSCRIPT FINDING AID

RG4261.AM:  Chief, 1932-1968

Papers: 
Size:  1 folder

BACKGROUND NOTE

The Library/Archives Division holds a small collection of papers and photos relating to “Chief,” the last U.S. Cavalry horse. Foaled in 1932, the U.S. Army purchased Chief in 1940 at Fort Robinson from L.A. Parker of Scottsbluff, Nebraska for the sum of $163. Chief arrived at Ft. Riley, Kansas on April 3, 1941, where he was assigned to the 10th Cavalry and later the 9th Cavalry. Chief was then transferred to the Cavalry School in June of 1942 where he would eventually attain the rank of Advanced Cavalry Charger.  Chief remained at the Ft. Riley Cavalry School throughout his semi-retirement in 1949 and full retirement in 1958. He spent the remainder of his life at the Ft. Riley Riding Club. Chief, the last of the U.S. Cavalry horses, died on May 24, 1968 at the age of 34. A military funeral with full honors was held and was attended by the Commanding General of the U.S. Army.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

This collection consists of one folder containing research materials, a memorial program, etc. relating to Chief, the last U.S. Cavalry horse.  See the photo component [RG4261.PH] for related images.

Chief, 1932-1968


Subject headings:

Chief, 1932-1968
Horses
U.S. Cavalry


Revised TMM    01-12-2011

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