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Lot 1823: Grouping of Military Items Belonging to U.S. Army Chief of Staff

Grouping of Military Items Belonging to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General John A. Wickham, Jr.

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Lot 1823: Grouping of Military Items Belonging to U.S. Army Chief of Staff

Grouping of Military Items Belonging to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General John A. Wickham, Jr.

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 15, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500

Grouping of Military Items Belonging to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General John A. Wickham, Jr.

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Catalog Page: 292
Class: Other
Description:

This lot consists of items that were once the personal property of four star U.S. Army General John A. Wickham, Jr. General served from 1950 to 1987 in a long and distinguished Army career to include, but not limited, to Executive Officer 511th Airborne Regiments, 1st Cav. Div. (Vietnam) and later commander of the 101st Airborne Div. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Silver Star (twice) as well as the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, 11 Air Medals, 4 Legions of Merit, 8 Distinguished Service Medals and 21 foreign decorations including the Republic of Korea's highest military decoration. After the assassination of South Korean President Park Chung Hee in 1979, Wickham play a key role in calming political tension, which he wrote about in his book "KOREA ON THE BRINK". President Ronald Reagan appointed him Chief of staff the U.S. Army, a position he held from 1983 to 1987. In his book "MY AMERICAN JOURNEY," General Colin L. Powell referred to Wickham as "my mentor" (page 402). The following Wickham related items are in the lot: 4-star general's flag with two piece pole and base, UN HQ Command flag with two piece pole and base, signed framed photograph of the General, ROK Presidential Unit Citation silver plate, Army Reserve Commanders Association Appreciation for Leadership and Dedication plaque, U.S. Army Safety Community Leadership and Personal Commitment plaque, visor manufactured by Flight Ace size 7 1/8 and a copy of a letter stating the General's leadership philosophy.

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Overall excellent. Both flag stands show flaking and wear.



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