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TRIBUTE OF HONOR: SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD U.S. ARMY HORSE SOLDIER

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Rest in Peace Allan

JUNE 5, 2008 - IF MARINA BUILDS A CANINE COLLEGE, ALLAN MACDONALD AND THE REST OF THE MARINA EQUESTRIAN ASSOCIATION MAY GET THE BOOT

HORSE AND DOGS COMPETE FOR SPACE IN MARINA
By Zachary Stahl
June 5, 2008
Monterey Weekly
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Horses and Dogs Compete for Space in Marina

Note: The City of Marina Equestrian Center came very close to getting the boot in 2008. This is where we stepped in and started our research to save the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse c1941. - Greg Krenzelok

DECEMBER 11, 2008 - SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD HAS BEEN THERE SINCE THE BEGINNING OF OUR RESEARCH
Greg Krenzelok - Director, Historian
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Groug

In front of Building T-3140, Veterinary Clinic, Type C-5, Left to right: John A.T.Tiley; military researcher, Margaret Davis, future director, Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse, "The Old Horse Soldier"; Allan A. MacDonald, 5th Cavalry (page 127 in "We Remember" by the U.S. Cavalry Association) , and Jerry N Bowen; military researcher. December 11, 2008. Right image: John A.T.Tiley, Jerry N Bowen, Margaret Davis, and Allan MacDonald helping us to identify the buildings as a U.S. Army Station Veterinary Hospital (Army Horse c1941) at the very beginning of our research in December 2008. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

In front of Building T-3140, Veterinary Clinic, Type C-5, Left to right: John A.T.Tiley; military researcher, Greg Krenzelok, Director and Historian, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group, "The Old Horse Soldier"; Allan A. MacDonald, 5th Cavalry (page 127 in "We Remember" by the U.S. Cavalry Association) , and Jerry N Bowen; military researcher. December 11, 2008. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

Audio Investigation: On December 11, 2008 at the request of Fred Klink, Vice President of the U.S. Cavalry Association I went down to Fort Ord to investigate if there was any historical significance of a group of buildings located at the City of Marina, Ca., Equestrian Center. My area of research was the history of the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps. It is important to note, we did not know anything historically about these buildings or if there was anything historical. We basically knew nothing about these buildings. I met with Margaret Davis, my contact person (Margaret later became the Director of The Friend of the Fort Ord Warhorse), military historians: John A.T.Tiley and Jerry N Bowen. Our goal was to see if there were any historical buildings. On site we also met with retired Sgt. Allan MacDonald who was an horse soldier in the late 1930s and early 1940s and had been a civilian worker on Fort Ord since 1965. It is interesting to go back and listen to the audio recording of our visit and realize just how much we didn't know compared to what we do now know after our research. It is important to note that a lot of Allan's memories were not quite right all the time, but was key to our research and future events. I hope you enjoy these early days of our research of the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army horse c1941, located on the City of Marina's Equestrian Center.

Note: On the audio tracks after you click the arrow to start the audio interview the screen will change to: "Stream and download new music on demand" Click the "X" in the upper right-hand corner to go back to the original interview screen. Also note: Sometimes the audio interview with pause from a downloading problem. When this happens make a note of the play time in minutes and seconds. You may have to go back to the beginning and then go forward to the time you noted and it should again start playing again from there.

Note September 4, 2022: When talking to Allan is was confusing to me at the time when he told us that he had seen the horse operating table in the C-5 building when the U.S. Army Veterinarians were still stationed here at the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital up to 1994. Looking back on what he said, I believe now it is possible that is true. It is possible when the C-6 Veterinary Clinic was converted to a U.S. Army Small Animal Clinic that the horse operating table could have been moved to the C-5 building. It make senses because there was still horses here and U.S. Army veterinarians to use the operating tables.

- Greg Krenzelok - Director - historian
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group

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FORT ORD STATION VETERINARY HOSPITAL U.S. ARMY HORSE c1941
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Fort Ord U.S. Army Station Veterinary Hospital (Horse) WW2

HORSE OPERATING TABLE
Source: WB movie Sgt. Murphy - Filmed at the Presidio of Monterey.

Note: In above audio tape you can hear quite often we are talking about a horse operating table. Here is what one looks like, there are several different types: The large animal operating table and the veterinary hospital is believed to be filmed at the Presidio of Monterey's Station Veterinary Hospital c1938. We believe it is possible that this horse operating table in this video was transferred to the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital. Based on the images we have of the Fort Ord Station's verterinary horse operating table. It also should be noted that the uniforms in this video are the same type officer and enlisted men uniforms that were worn by the Fort Ord Horse Soldiers in 1940-42. And the same uniform worn by Sgt. Allan MacDonald. - Greg Krenzelok

Sgt. Gerald Hicks (right) at the crank handle and Pfc. Tom Lehl, setting up an operating table used for ailing horses in the C-6 Veterinary Surgical Clinic, Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital. (October 9, 1942 Fort Ord Panorama Newspaper) DLIFLC & POM

Note: We believe it is possible that the horse operating table in this video was transferred to the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital in 1942 when the horses left the Presidio of Monterey. Based on the images we have of the Fort Ord Veterinary Station's veterinary horse operating table above. If you watch the above video very carefully and look at the image below it appears the tables could be identical. It is also stated that Sgt. Gerald Hicks and Pfc. Tom Lehl, are setting up an operating table at Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital in the October 9, 1942 Fort Ord Panorama Newspaper. Could this mean that they are setting up the horse operating table from the Presidio of Monterey?

Sgt. Allan MacDonald's business card (front and back) he gave to me when we met in 2008 at the U.S. Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse Originally c1941. Marina Equestrian Center. Marina, California. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald's hand written map of the Fort Ord Riding Club (U.S. Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse Originally c1941.) in 1965 that he gave to us when we met in 2008. Credit Greg Krenzelok Collection.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald's hand written map of the Fort Ord Riding Club (U.S. Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse Originally c1941.) in 1967 that he gave to us when we met in 2008. Credit Greg Krenzelok Collection.

Layout of the Fort Ord Station Veterinary (U.S. Army Horse c1941) WW2 Horse Hospital.

Note above image: this is what we were looking at in December of 2008, but we didn't know it at the time, because of a lack of research and history being forgotten. The memories also was being lost of the 21 Fort Ord horse stables and their blacksmith shops located on 4th Avenue, on the California State University, Monterey Bay, (CSUMB) campus. Just next to the Fort Ord Station veterinary buildings. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

Allan A. MacDonald, 5th Cavalry (page 127 in "We Remember" by the U.S. Cavalry Association).

Allan A. MacDonald, Fort Bliss, Texas, 1938. Credit: Sgt. Allan A. MacDonald Family Collection.

It is important to note it was Allan MacDonald "Old Bill" that put our research on course re-discovering the rich history of the Horse Soldiers that were at Fort Ord in the early 1940s. We continue to uncover the lost history of the Horse Soldiers of the Monterey Bay area.

Note: Below are the main links to our research on preserveing the Fort Ord U.S. Army Station Veterinary Hospital (Horse) WW2 and the memory of Sgt. Allan MacDonald.

FORT ORD STATION VETERINARY HOSPITAL U.S. ARMY HORSE c1941
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Fort Ord U.S. Army Station Veterinary Hospital (Horse) WW2

FRIENDS OF THE FORT ORD WARHORSE
For more images, information, and images of Sgt. Allan MacDonald and events and our efforts to Preserve the U.S. Army Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, Army Horse c1941
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Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse

VIDEO: FORT ORD WAR HORSE DAY 2013
Fort Ord War Horse Day Event 2013 at the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse, c1941. City of Marina, Ca. Equestrian Center.
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Fort Ord War Horse Day in Marina 2013 by Elizeth Labega VideoZeeBiz

VIDEO: HISTORICAL WARHORSE BUILDINGS ON FORT ORD RESTORED 2014
Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse, c1941. City of Marina, Ca. Equestrian Center.
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Historical War Horse Buildings on Fort Ord Restored

VIDEO: FORT ORD WAR HORSE DAY 2016
Fort Ord War Horse Day Event 2016 at the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse, c1941. City of Marina, Ca. Equestrian Center.
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Fort Ord War Horse Day in Marina 2016 by Elizeth Labega VideoZeeBiz

Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald, all rights reserved.

"The Old Horse Soldier": "Old Bill" Allan MacDonald Fort Bliss, Texas 1940 with Lippan Buck. Assigned B Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, and assigned as Colonel Miller's orderly. At Fort Bliss the 1st Cavalry Division was made up of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 8th Cavalry Regiment and 12th Cavalry Regiments.

HORSE SOLDIER SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD INTERVIEW 2010
Video produced by Vienna Merritt-Moore. Interview with Margaret Davis Director of Friend of the Fort Ord Warhorse. Posted by Greg Krenzelok - Director - Historian, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group.

"The Old Horse Soldier": "Old Bill" Allan MacDonald Assigned B Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, and assigned as Colonel Miller's orderly. At Fort Bliss the 1st Cavalry Division was made up of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 8th Cavalry Regiment and 12th Cavalry Regiments.

Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

Above image: Cameron Binkley Command Historian, Kurt Kuss Archivist (DLIFLC & POM Archives), Lee Stickler (76th FA Horse-drawn, Fort Ord 1940-41) and Allan MacDonald (B Troop, 5th Horse Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division). Working on research at the DLIFLC & POM Archives 2009.

This has been a fascinating journey recovering the history of the Station Veterinary Hospital and the horse stables on 4th Avenue and 8th street. When I first came in on this project, we were not sure what the Equestrian Center Buildings were once. And on its way to be forgotten were the long row of stables on 4th Avenue and 8th Street. And Alan "Bill" MacDonald was one of the last of the Troopers who remembered this. But since this time, we have been unfolding a rich and colorful history and memory of this part of Old Fort Ord. It is little remembered even by local historians of the men and horses who served here. Little is remembered of this very short period where man and horses still trained to go to battle to protect our country. These were the last days of the horse mounted and drawn units of the cavalry and field artillery unit of the U.S. Army. War World 2 came along and it changed everything and would be the end of man and horse in battle. The 76th Field Artillery (Horse drawn) was the first to be detached to the 7th Division that would be the first to be station at the new Fort Ord Camp.

"Just think before our research in 2008 the memory of Fort Ord having once stabled over 1,400 U.S. Army horses and mules, 21 stables with their blacksmith shops, the hay barn, incinerator, brick building T-1442, and the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital was almost a lost memory. Today it is accepted as a fact, due to our research. That is saving history." - Greg Krenzelok

The new camp would be built on the old Camp Clayton site. The 76th FA would move from the Presidio in Monterey in 1940 and camp in the area of 12th Street and 1st Avenue waiting for their new barracks to be built. Horses would be corralled on "Old CDCE HILL" and waiting for their new stables to be built at 4th Avenue and 8th Street that would house around 1,400 horses plus of the 76th Field Artillery alone. According to resources this was going to be 76th FA's new home and it was not looked upon as a temporary duty. Originally there were 21 stables built to house the horses and equipment with the Stable Sergeants, blacksmith shops and harness shops buildings on the east side of the stables. Many of the smaller buildings are still there today. The corrals were behind or east of these buildings. Little is remembered that the 107th Cavalry (Horse and Mechanized) was stationed here for a short time before they would move on to coastal patrol duty on Northern California's coasts during WW2.

SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD "THE OLD HORSE SOLDIER"
Assigned B Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division

Note: Trooper Sgt. Allan MacDonald a familiar and colorful local of the City of Marina, Fort Ord and the stables of the old Station Veterinary Hospital has been a great help in my research and helping me understanding the U.S. Army mounted soldier during WW2. We pay tribute to Alan here and his honorable service to our country. Allen understands the importance of saving the History of the Fort Ord Horse Soldiers and has been active in their survival.

Thank you Alan or as I call him "Old Bill"

Signed:
Greg Krenzelok

The old 11th Cavalry watering troughs by Sgt. MacDonald's horse "Comanche" grave site in the area of East Garrison, Camp Gigling area, 2010. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

The old 11th Cavalry watering troughs. Sgt. MacDonald's horse "Comanche" grave site in the area of East Garrison, Camp Gigling area, 2010. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

The sign says 11th Cavalry horse water troughs. Sgt. MacDonald's horse "Comanche" grave site in the area of East Garrison, Camp Gigling area, 2010. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

11th Cavalry water trough. Sgt. MacDonald's horse "Comanche" grave site in the area of East Garrison, Camp Gigling area, 2010. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

Allan MacDonald and the resting spot of his horse and friend "Comanche" The site is on the grounds of the old 11th Cavalry bivouac camp out at the East Garrison area. Below the large water tank on the hill the 11th cavalry set-up their tents and below them the horses grazed down by the present day road. I had a chance to go out with Old Bill and walk around, it was really special! 2010 (N 36 degrees 38.668 W 121 degrees 45.410), 2010. Image credit copyrighted Greg Krenzelok, all rights reserved.

Interesting Note on the above images of Sgt. Allan MacDonald. I spent the morning interviewing Allan at his home in Marina, California. We decided to visit "Comanche" grave located on the Fort Ord National Monument. We drove in Allan's car and when we got close to Comanche's grave there was a short road or maybe it was better to call it a trail to the gravesite and the 11th Cavalry horse water troughs. Allan decided to drive right to the gravesite, looking at the trail I was a little concerned about this. Allan was driving and I decided he knew what he was doing. We did make it to "Comanche" grave and we parked the car and walked around. It was time to head back to Marina, we turned the car around and before you know it, we were stuck. I tried pushing the car forward as Allan tried to move the car forward but without any luck. We finally figured out we were not going anywhere and the only thing left to do was walk back to town. We walked about a quarter of a mile before a BLM work truck came down the road. We waved and the driver pulled over. I told the driver that I was with Allan MacDonald and we were visiting his horse Comanche's gravesite. We were able to drive to where the car was stuck and the ranger told us we should not have tried to drive there. We felt pretty dumb, but the ranger and his crew were very nice, they chained up to Allan's car and we were able to get back on the road. It is a memory I'll never forget.

- Greg Krenzelok - Director and Historian
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group

Sgt Allan MacDonald in 2010 at Comanche's Grave, Fort Ord National Monument. Comanche, a mustang adopted and trained by Sgt MacDonald, was the last ceremonial warhorse of Fort Ord, dying in 1993. Sgt MacDonald is riding her successor, Comanche II, also a white mare from a BLM gather. Photo courtesy of Fort Ord BETA.

BETA folks took this in June 2011, when Sgt Macdonald rode his horse Comanche II to Comanche's grave during the Guinness World Record "Ride for the Rescues" event. BETA: Bicycle, Equestrian Trails Assistance

Left image: Sgt. Allan MacDonald on Comanche I front of troop barracks, Fort Ord, Ca. 1986. Right image: Sgt. MacDonald on Comanche I San Jose 1968. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

The Sole Survivor, wounded by arrows and bullets, but found alive on the Army Side of Custer's Last Stand was was a buckskin gelding named Comanche, a mixed-breed horse ridden by Cavalry Captain Myles Keogh.

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The Sole Survivor on the Army Side of Custer's Last Stand

Sgt. Allan MacDonald (b. Oct. 14, 1923) is well known as one of the last surviving U.S. Army horse mounted cavalryman, active horseman, and longtime Marina resident. He enlisted in the horse-mounted cavalry and was recruited at age 15 at Fort Dix, N.J. inspired by his grandfather who was in the 7th Cavalry during the Indian wars. First went to Fort Knox, then reassigned to Fort Riley where he received 8 weeks of recruiting drill (basic training). Went to Fort Bliss where he was assigned to "B" Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment 1st Cavalry Division (Horse-mounted). The 1st Cavalry Division dismounted in 1943 and after further training in the states went to Australia at the beginning of WW2. Participated in the following campaigns: Admiralties' Islands, Leyte and Luzon Island in the Philippines, and the Ocupation of Japan force until 1950. While in Tokyo served as stable sergeant for General MacArthur and was wounded in the Korean War. Assigned to Fort Reno Remount Station where the Army's horse and mules were sold to the Turkish Army in the 1950's. He made three trips on animal transport ships to Istanbul, Turkey delivering animals. Later was assigned to the 35th Quartermaster Pack Mule Train at Fort Carson, Colorado. Another tour to Korea and Japan until 1965, upon his retirement came to Fort Ord and worked with Post Maintenance.

Image left: Sgt. Allan MacDonald on Comanche II at Fort Ord, Ca. October 23,1987. Image right: Sgt. MacDonald in uniform at Fritze Army Airfield. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Special Note: Old Bill is very proud of the fact that he and his horses Comanche I and II were in every major celebration and military ceremony on Fort Ord and in the City of Marina from 1970 to when the Fort closed in 1994. If you have not viewed the tape "Closing of Fort Ord 1994" I highly recommend taking a look at it if you can find a copy, there is a wonderful shot of Old Bill on the parade field. To see Bill in his Indian War Cavalry Uniform and on his horse (I believe Bill was using a friend's horse for this ceremony) proudly trotting down the parade ground is really something! Every once in a while Bill still goes to the old parade grounds that is now in dis-repair and remembers those wonderful memories. Allan is also known as "Bill" or "Old Bill".

The above image left: is of Old Bill MacDonald is wearing an Indian Wars uniform. Image right: On the back of this image is written: Sgt. Allan MacDonald in his Grandfather's Indian War Period Uniform. Shiba Park, Japan 1948. Uniform and equipment donated to Fort Hood, Texas Museum. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

VIDEO: TRIBUTE TO ALLAN

Sgt. Allan MacDonald Horse Soldier

By Efren Lopez

SSGT Efren Lopez, USAF, Efren is highly respected for his Air Force camera work in Afghanistan and here on Fort Ord, and for years he's been a familiar friend at warhorse events. - Margaret Davis

SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD (HORSE MOUNTED) FORT ORD CLOSURE CEREMONY
September 30, 1994

Allan "Old Bill" MacDonald, Closing Ceremony Fort Ord, California 1994 (A. MacDonald Collection)

Greg
Thank you for such an in-depth look at the history of Fort Ord and the cavalry. When I was a little girl, my mom and oldest sister spent a lot of time at the stables. In fact, the horse from the Fort Ord closing ceremony is my mom's horse Silver. She still has a picture in the house of Mr. MacDonald and Silver, and she was very proud to see it online here.

The area around the stables is very special to me for so many reasons. There are many good memories for me there. Now as an adult looking back, the history is so fascinating. I think it's something important for us to preserve and to share. It's definitely a source of pride for the area!

Nina Martinez

VIDEO: SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD (HORSE MOUNTED) FORT ORD CLOSURE CEREMONY
September 30, 1994
Duration: 1.24 minutes

NOTE: Turn you volume way up, there is sound.

Brought to you by the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group - Greg Krenzelok

LOSING MEMORIES: PHOTOS MISSING FROM HOME OF DECORATED CAVALRY VETERAN IN MARINA

By Tom Wright, Monterey Herald
Published : October 20, 2015
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Losing Memories: Photos Missing From Home of Decorated Cavalry Veteran in Marina

SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD, FORT ORD CAVALRYMAN, GOES MISSING: FOUND Safe

By Kera Abramham, Monterey Weekly
Published : January 23, 2013
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Sgt. Allan MacDonald, Fort Ord Cavalryman, Goes Missing; Found Safe

PEOPLE CALLED HIM 'OLD BILL' CAVALRY SOLDIER ADDS COLORFUL HISTORY TO FORT ORD
By Bob Briton
Globe Magazine, September, 1998.
The GLOBE is published by DLIFLC Public Affairs Office.

Note: I interviewed Allan many times during my research of the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse c1941. In 2009 with Allan's permission, I scanned his photo albums. Allan has a lot of other very interesting materials in his collection including the video's that I have posted on YouTube and my websites. This article was found in his collection and these images are copies of Alan's personal copy of this article in Globe.

Source: Road to Tokyo 1st Cavalry Division World War II
Compiled by Major B.C. Wright
Division historian
Printed in Occupied Japan by the Toppan Printing Company LTD. Tokyo.

Download above book:
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Road to Tokyo 1st Cavalry Division World War II

This history of the 1st Cavalry Division in World War II is dedicated to the memory of the brave fighting men of the 1st Division and who gave their lives in battle.

1st Cavalry Division "First in Tokyo" and "First in Manila." Source: Road to Tokyo 1st Cavalry Division World War II.

Left image: We are happy to see American's again. Right image: The Boy Scout Monument near Tacloban became a familiar landmark. Note: Allan mentions the Boy Scout Statue in Part 2 Audio Interview below. Source: Road to Tokyo 1st Cavalry Division World War II.

Part 1 Audio Interview: Sgt. Allan MacDonald Military History: 1936 growing up, joining the cavalry. Army training, border patrols at Fort Bliss, WW2 and training in Australia. To brutal fighting in the Admiralties Islands against the Japanese in 1944.

Audio Interview: In 2009, I met with Allan at his home in Marina, California. In this interview we covered Allan's military history from when he enlisted in the Army at age 15 until landing on the Admiralties Islands in 1944. The name of camp that Allan was trying to remember was Camp Stoneman located in the East San Francisco Bay Area, located in the town of Pittsburg, California. It served as a major troop staging area for and under the command of the San Francisco Port of Embarkation. In February came welcome orders which alerted the division for an overseas as a dismounted unit. Immediately horses and horse equipment were turned in. Allan told me the men of the 1st Division were ready to get into the war.

- Greg Krenzelok - Director - Historian, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Group.

Note: On the audio tracks after you click the arrow to start the audio interview the screen will change to: "Stream and download new music on demand" Click the "X" in the upper right-hand corner to go back to the original interview screen. Also note: Sometimes the audio interview with pause from a downloading problem. When this happens make a note of the play time in minutes and seconds. You may have to go back to the beginning and then go forward to the time you noted and it should again start playing again from there.

Part 2 Audio Interview: Sgt. Allan MacDonald Military History: from the Admiralties Islands to General MacArthur returns and fighting the Japanese at Leyte-Samar Campaign, Luzon Campaign, in the Philippines. The assault elements of the 1st Cavalry Division land in an area near Tacloban, Leyte on October 20,1944. Then the "First in Tokyo" the occupation of Japan 1945, with the military police guards the Hiroshima atomic blast site. Meeting and marrying his wife Shizue UChida in Japan.

THE LUZON CAMPAIGN

Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila. The life of the internees had been somewhat primitive. Pictured above are the shanties and life at the camp 1945. Image Source: Road to Tokyo 1st Cavalry Division World War II

Among the 3700 American and allied civilians emaciated and tattered men, women and children who had been prisoners of the Japanese there during the three long years since the fall of Manila.

February 3, 1945 nine American fighter planes buzzed the prison compound so low that it seemed certain they would take the roof off the guard tower. The Japanese guards saved face by ignoring the planes. From one of the planes a pilot dropped something that landed in the northeast courtyard of the Main Building. Stealthily and quickly, one of Main Building residents retrieved the object which was found to be a pair of pilot's goggles with a note attached. The note read: "Roll out the barrel, Santa Claus in coming Sunday or Monday." The words of the message spread like wildfire among the internees. Inquisitive heads at the prison windows were shot at by the Japanese guards.

Then the shanty dwellers began to file into the Main Building, Lieutenant Abiko, the Japanese supervisor of prisoners, had issued the order, tell all the shanty dwellers to get into the Main Building within twenty minutes. The Americans are in town. The internees listened anxiously as the firing drew nearer. Starved and wrinkled faces broke into smiles. Internees so recently bowed by their long imprisonment now walked on air, hoping yet not daring to hope that Santa Claus was really arriving. The American tanks halted in front of the main gate. A voice cut the darkness: Where the hell is the front gate? The Americans had arrived for sure. The 1st Cavalry Division was first in Manila and Allan Macdonald was one of them.

As the 1st Cavalry Division completed its concentration at Guimba, on January 30, 1945, it was assigned to Major General Oscar W. Griswold's XIV Corps.

When General MacArthur visited the division command post on the following day, he gave Major General Mudge the electrifying order to "Go to Manila. Go around the Japanese, bounce off the Japanese, but go to Manila. Free the internees at Santo Tomas. Take Malacanan Palace and the Legislative Building." It was a 100 miles drive into Japanese held territory.

The 1st Cavalry Division landed on Luzon at San Fabian on January 27, 1945 After assembling at Guimba, the troopers commenced a drive toward Manila. The first objective was Cabanatuan which was captured by a two-pronged attack. Dashing southward through enemy-held territory, flying columns let the division into Manila. Although many bridges had been destroyed and the enemy offered bitter resistance and several places, the daring troopers covered 100 miles in 66 hours and were the first Americans to enter the Philippine capital after three years of Japanese occupancy. In Manila, the troopers liberated the grateful internees at the Santo Tomas Internment Camp.

Supplies of rations and ammunition had run low. The troopers had been quick to share their last remaining "K Rations" with the hungry men, women, and children who had been waiting so long for an American meal. The numerous firefights on the way into the city had nearly exhausted the ammunition supply. If the Japanese had made a determined counterattack against Santo Tomas, it is doubtful if the cavalrymen could have withstood it. When a truck column bearing supplies arrived on the evening of February 5, it was a most welcome sight. It had been led through the sniper-infested territory by Major Estel A. Bozarth of San Antonio, Texas, supply officer for the 1st Cavalry Brigade, who received the Silver Star for this brave deed and for his fearless ministration to some wounded men during the height of the barrage at Santo Tomas two days later.

For the first few hours after the cavalrymen entered the university grounds, there was a continual exchange of rifle fire between the Japanese hold-outs in the Education Building and the troopers outside. The American ceased when they learned of the hostages being held, and the Japanese fire then slacked off. General Chase's mission was to effect the safe liberation of all internees, and he was deeply concerned over the welfare of those still in the hands of the Japanese. He appointed Colonel Charles E. Brady, of West Orange, N.J., executive officer of the 1st Cavalry Brigade, to negotiate with Lieutenant Colonel Hayashi, commander of the beleaguered Japanese, for the release of the prisoners.

At first intermediaries were used, but on the night of February 4, Colonel Brady himself, accompanied by only an interpreter entered the Education Building. There, after some fifteen minutes delay, Colonel Hayashi appeared with six armed guards and set forth his terms for the release of the hostages. He demanded that his men be freed with all of their automatic weapons, grenades, and individual arms. Lengthy talks followed, after which it was finally agreed that if the internees were left unharmed, Colonel Hayashi and his men, carry only individual arms, would be escorted through the front lines and released.

Before daylight on February 5, Colonel Brady and men from "E" Troop, 5th Cavalry, met the Japanese force at the entrance of the Education Building and then escorted this group to a point approximately one mile from Santo Tomas where the Japanese were released. The gallant action saved the lives of the 276 internees, and won Colonel Brady the Silver Star.

While the flying column was making its historic dash to Manila, the remainder of the division was following as quickly as the difficult conditions along the route of march would permit. The presence of the enemy, the disruption of the path of travel, and the lack of sufficient transportation all combined to make the movement slow and hazardous.

On February 7, General MacArthur made his triumphal entry into Manila. General MacArthur's first words were in the congratulation of the historic feat accomplished by the 1st Cavalry Division. General MacArthur amidst the plaudits of the grateful Filipinos rode through the city, despite the sniping and artillery fire which was going on in every quarter of the city. The 5th Cavalry was relieved from Santo Tomas University on February 7 by the 37th Division.

Above Source: Road to Tokyo 1st Cavalry Division World War II. The book is an great read!

Above four images: Meeting and marrying Allan's wife Shizue UChida in Japan 1945. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

PICTURES: SGT. ALLAN MCDONALD'S PHOTO ALBUM

Note: I interviewed Allan many times during my research of the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse c1941. In 2009 with Allan's permission, I scanned his photo albums. Allan has a lot of other very interesting materials in his collection including the video's that I have posted on YouTube and my websites.

Greg Krenzelok, Director - Historian
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group

Left image: Sgt. MacDonald 84 years old, 2008. Right image: Presentation Ceremory for New Cavalry Display at Ft. Hood, Texas, August 7, 1997. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Presentation Ceremory for New Cavalry Display at Ft. Hood, Texas, August 7, 1997. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. MacDonald on Comanche I Marina Parade. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. MacDonald's military jeep and his truck parked in his driveway in Marina, California. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Allan and his wife Shizue and Comanche caring for Comanche his first horse. Believed to be taken at Pacific Grove, California 1967. The right side image has been touched up by Greg Krenzelok. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald Marina parade, 1966. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald Setagaya Race Track, Japan. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Left image: Sgt. Allan MacDonald and his daughter, Seaside, Califoria, 4th of July, 1985. Right image: Allan's two stalls at the Fort Ord Riding Club 1965 (Marina Equestrian Center). Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald's Comanche I. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald, Comanche II Fort Ord July 4, 2000. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Sgt. Allan MacDonald. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

Right image: SPC Carnell, Old Bill (Allan MacDonald), and Sgt. Anthony Janotti, Fort Hood, Texas June 13, 2003. Image credit copyrighted Alan MacDonald Collection, all rights reserved.

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Note: I will be adding more of Allan's pictures to additional webpages that will be created including growing up, joining the cavalry. Army training, border patrols at Fort Bliss, WW2 and training in Australia. To brutal fighting in the Admiralties Islands against the Japanese in 1944. To General MacArthur returns and fighting the Japanese at Leyte-Samar Campaign, Luzon Campaign, in the Philippines. Then the "First in Tokyo" the occupation of Japan 1945, with the military police guards the Hiroshima atomic blast site. Allan's time in Korea and his time at Fort Reno ferrying horses and mules to Turkey.

Greg Krenzelok, Director/historian
U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group

SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD FORT RENO QUARTERMASTER REMOUNT STATION 1952 - 1954
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HORSE SOLDIER SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD PASSES AWAY

April 13, 2016

Alan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

The Old Horse Soldier Allan MacDonald, also sometimes called "Old Bill', died peacefully at his home in Marina, California with his wife of 25 years Yasuko at his side.

Sgt. MacDonald's service to our country and to my research of the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital and the history of the U.S. Army's Horse Soldiers was extremely valuable. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

A visitation will be held at Mission Memorial Park & Seaside Funeral Home, 1915 Ord Grove Ave. in Seaside, on Thursday, April 21st from 11am-1pm at which time a Funeral Service will begin with Military Honors.

SFC Allan MacDonald one of our country's last horse soldiers was born October 14, 1923 in Kearny, New Jersey. He enlisted and was sent to Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He transferred to the cavalry at Fort Riley, Kansas and assigned to the 2nd Cavalry for basic training. Transferred to Fort Bliss, Texas and assigned to Headquarters Troop, 1st Cavalry Division. Later assigned B Troop, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division.

The 1st Cavalry Division was sent to Australia during WW2 for training and sent to Admiralty Islands, then to Leyte and Luzon Islands, Philippines. After the Japanese surrender he was stable sergeant for 1st Cavalry Division at Camp Drake, Japan.

In 1949 he was sent by General Chase, 1st Cavalry Division commander, on TDY to GHO in Tokyo as stable sergeant for General Douglas MacArthur. Wounded in Korea and sent back home. Then assigned Fort Reno, OK, where he broke stud horses later shipped to Turkey. He made 9 trips overseas to Istanbul, Turkey with 1,200 horses and mules for the Turkish Army. He was later assigned to the 35th Quartermaster Pack Mule at Fort Carson, CO. He serviced another tour in Korea and Japan.

Came to Fort Ord, California and worked with Post maintenance and also participated in countless Fort Ord ceremonies including the closing ceremony.

In 1970 he purchase a wild mustang he named "Comanche". When his horse died he requested burial on the post and it was granted. Comanche's grave-site is still a major destination to this day. Allen was bigger than life and those that knew him was always remember him.

Thanks Bill, farewell!

Greg Krenzelok - Director
U.S. Veterinary Corps Preservation Group

MISSION MORTUARY & MEMORIAL PARK WEBSITE

Obituary of Allan Arthur MacDonald

SFC (RET) Allan Arthur MacDonald born Oct 14th 1923 passed away April 14th 2016. Born in Kearny New Jersey he lived in Marina California for many years. Sgt MacDonald or Old Bill as many of the soldiers at Fort Ord California called him for his participation in their many parades on the Main Parade Field. Also, at Fritze Army Airfield.

He served with B troop 5th Calvary regimen, 1st Calvary Division at Fort Bliss Texas, and Fort Clark Texas guarding the border between the USA and Mexico. They patrolled on horseback along the borders against saboteurs and illegal immigrants. They caught a few coming out of the water also the Mexicans dropped their suitcases and boxes as they floated down the river. The Mexicans swam and ran back to the Mexican side.

Upon being dismounted in 1943 as WWII was in progress, he started training in Australia before going into battle with the Japanese. A short time of training they boarded on a ship and after a long trip across the Pacific landed in Australia. There they once again began more training and moved to New Guinea, then on to the Admiralty Islands and landed with the first wave onto the island.

After several months of fighting, they once again moved up to invade Leyte Island hitting the beach with the 1st wave. They slowly moved inland then South going through many Pilipino town till that campaign was over. Then onto Luzon Island P.I. on through many small towns and villages till they reached Manilla. First unit into the Philippine Capital.

Then he proceeded onto Tokyo Japan. Once there the commanding general told him he had many points and was over there many months he had to go home as the War had come to a close. After several weeks at home, he decided to go back and was once again in Japan and was assigned duties with the 1st Calvary Division at Camp Drake and performed duties as stable Sgt with 37 hordes for any enlisted personnel and their wives who wished to ride. After several months he was transferred to GHQ under General Douglas MacArthur as a stable Sgt for Setagaya race track.

There once again he had horses for the troops and families to ride. When they faced out he was assigned as manager Shiba Park swimming pool. He served during World War Two, Korean War, and Vietnam War. His first wife Shizue UChida MacDonald lived with him for 40 years and gave him some lovely daughters; Diana, Jane, Ida, and Lorena. After her death he went a few months alone and returned to Japan and Married his second wife Yasuko Terakado MacDonald.

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WWII VETERAN, CAVALRYMAN ALLAN MACDONALD DIES AT 92
By James Herrera, Monterey Herald
Published: April 15, 2016
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WWII veteran, cavalryman Allan MacDonald dies at 92

ALLAN MACDONALD OBITUARY Legacy.com
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HORSE SOLDIER SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD PASSES AWAY IMAGES

April 13, 2016

A visitation was held at Mission Memorial Park & Seaside Funeral Home and then Funeral Service with Military Honors, 1915 Ord Grove Ave. in Seaside, on Thursday, April 21st, 2026. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Alan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Alan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Alan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Alan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Alan's wife Yasuko Terakado MacDonald accepting the flag. Alan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Allan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

Second and third from the left are Margaret Davis and Cameron Binkley. Allan's funeral service was at Seaside Funeral Home. He is buried at the veteran's cemetery at California Central Coast Veterans Cemetery, 2900 Parker Flats Cut Off Rd, Seaside, CA 93955. Image courtesy of Margaret Davis, all rights reserved.

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Candle Lit Memorial Tributes for Allan MacDonald

Candle lit by Margaret Davis on April 15th, 2016
Sgt MacDonald was one of a kind--an active, lovable, passionate man who shared his colorful story with all. He was the star at Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse events with his WWII cavalry uniform and ceremonial warhorse, Comanche II. His contribution to Fort Ord historical and recreational preservation was enormous. The Friends plan a special salute at 6th Fort Ord Warhorse Day, May 7th.

Candle lit by Cameron Binkley on April 18th, 2016
As a U.S. Army historian I met Allan on dozens of occasions over the years and will greatly miss seeing him in that extraordinary uniform that he first put on in 1940. SFC MacDonald loved and faithfully represented the Army's mounted service throughout his life. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those who will miss the tangible connection he gave us to the past.

WARHORSE DAY 2016 IN HONOR OF SERGEANT MACDONALD

Margaret Davis. Director of Friends or the Fort Ord Warhorse, with Sgt. Allan MacDonald and Comanche II at a Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital U.S. Army Horse c1941, Warhorse Day Event. Image credit: Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse.

VIDEO: FORT ORD WAR HORSE DAY 2016
Fort Ord War Horse Day Event 2016 at the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horse, c1941. City of Marina, Ca. Equestrian Center.
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Colonel Fellinger garrison commander of the Presidio of Monterey delivered the remarks written by Margaret Davis, Director of Friends of Fort Ord Warhorse. Location: Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U.S. Army Horses c1941 (City of Marina Equestrian Center.

Today let us honor the memory of Sergeant First Class Allan Arthur MacDonald, who retired from the U.S. Army in 1966 after a thirty-year career that spanned three wars. MacDonald passed away on April 13, 2016. He is well known to many of you gathered here.

Sergeant MacDonald, or "Old Bill" as he was affectionately known, joined the U.S. Army as young teenager before World War II, after getting his father's permission. Until then, he rode his horse to school every day. MacDonald's love of horses led him to Troop B, 5th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, at Fort Bliss, Texas, where he learned the art of being a horse-cavalry trooper.

During World War II, MacDonald's outfit was dismounted as the Army became fully mechanized. In 1943, he deployed to the Pacific and fought at Leyte, Luzon, Mindango, and Manila. MacDonald battled the enemy hiding in caves in the northern Philippines and helped to liberate the San Tomas Japanese POW camp near the University of Manila.

In 1945, MacDonald participated with the U.S. forces that occupied Japan. Later, he served with the 1st Cavalry Division at Camp Drake near Tokyo. It was on his second tour to Japan in 1947, that MacDonald became General Douglas MacArthur's stable sergeant. His responsibilities included caring for officers' personal horses and other animals used for general purpose riding. MacDonald also served on the general headquarters staff honor guard where, no doubt, he learned the nuances of military drill and ceremony that helped make him well known to many after his retirement.

Still in Japan in 1950, MacDonald deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division to help stem the North Korean invasion on the nearby Korean Peninsula. He fought for nine months until evacuated after being seriously wounded. In 1952, wishing to continue with the cavalry, MacDonald was assigned to Fort Reno, Okla., where the Army still managed equines. At first, he exercised stud horses, but soon found himself helping move thousands of horses that the U.S. Government was sending to its new alley Turkey for military service on that country's northern frontier with the Soviet Union. For two years he worked to break horses and then accompanied them on repeated shipments to Istanbul.

In 1954, with practically no horses left, the Army closed Fort Reno and sent MacDonald to Fort Carson, Colo., where again he served as the stable sergeant, this time with the 35th Quartermaster Company. This unit included pack mules that the Army continued to find useful for service in difficult terrain. However, as MacDonald himself often remarked, mules are not a lot of fun to ride-so he signed up to become a Military Policeman. He served as an MP on the demilitarized zone in South Korea and later again in Vietnam.

After his retirement, MacDonald took a job in post maintenance at Fort Ord. He continued as a horseman in civilian life by helping start the Fort Ord Riding Club right here at what is now called the Marina Equestrian Center. It was a natural choice for Old Bill, since the site, as many of you know, was originally a U.S. Army Station Veterinary Hospital and built to support Army equines. MacDonald kept horses here for 47 years, including his white mare named Comanche.

Between 1970 and until Fort Ord closed, MacDonald rode Comanche in numerous military ceremonies wearing the uniform of a 19th Century U.S. Army cavalryman. The uniform was his grandfather's, who had served on the frontier and who first inspired him to join the Army. When Comanche passed, the commanding general of Fort Ord authorized the horse to be buried on post in an area now part of Fort Ord National Monument and along a trail named after Sergeant MacDonald.

On September 30, 1994, MacDonald rode a chestnut-colored horse during the Fort Ord closure ceremony. He rode off the parade field with the furled garrison guidon, which thus officially marked the end of Fort Ord as an active Army installation. In later years, MacDonald faithfully appeared at local events such as this one, treating spectators and honoring veterans by wearing his cavalry uniform, including riding boots and Stetson, which he had worn since 1940.

Remembering his service with the 5th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, MacDonald once told a reporter that in the Army "Your horse always came first, even before you took care of yourself. Before you ate, that horse ate. At 3:30 a.m., you went to the stables, took the horse outside, gave it a drink of water and put it on the picket line."

Sergeant Allan MacDonald didn't just put his horse first, but through his military service he put his country first. He maintained an undying love for the Army and its Mounted Service and faithfully represented both his entire life.

- Margaret Davis, Director of Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse.

Rest in Peace Allan, We will never forget you! - From all who loved you.

A SGT. ALLAN MACDONALD TRIBUTE STATUE AT THE FORT ORD STATION VETERINARY HOSPITAL, U. S. ARMY HORSE, c1941

Sgt Allan MacDonald in 2010 at Comanche's Grave, Fort Ord National Monument. Comanche, a mustang adopted and trained by Sgt MacDonald, was the last ceremonial warhorse of Fort Ord, dying in 1993. Sgt MacDonald is riding her successor, Comanche II, also a white mare from a BLM gather. Photo courtesy of Fort Ord BETA.

In the future the U. S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group is hoping to have created a bronze stature of Sgt. Allan MacDonald mounted on his horse Comanche, that will be place front and center at the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital, U. S. Army Horse, c1941). This is the same time period that Sgt. MacDonald served as a horse mounted trooper.

This statue will also be a tribute and reminder of the rich U. S. Army Horse Soldier History of the Monterey Bay area and 11th U. S. Army horse cavalry and 76th Field Artillery horse-drawn artillery that served at the Presidio of Monterey, the Civilian Military training camp (C.M.T.C) at Del Monte and the Presidio of Monterey, and those that trained at the Camp Ord Reservation (Fort Ord National Monument), and the horse soldiers at Fort Ord, 1940 to 1943.

We hope to partner with the Chaparral Country Corporation, Friend of the Fort Ord Equine Foundation, Friends of the Fort Ord Warhorse, the City of Marina, the community of Marina, the City of Monterey, and everyone who is interested in helping to make this a reality. We feel that the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital which is on the National Register of Historic Places and the location of the many events that Sgt Allan MacDonald participated in and was always our honored guest is the perfect place for his statue. - We hope that you will join us with this tribute of the U. S. Army horse soldiers!

- Greg Krenzelok, Director/Historian, U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group.

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FORT ORD STATION VETERINARY HOSPITAL U.S. ARMY HORSE c1941
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Fort Ord U.S. Army Station Veterinary Hospital (Horse) WW2

FORT ORD STATION HOSPITAL, c1941 WW2
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Fort Ord Station Hospital c1941

11TH CAVALRY PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, 1919 TO 1940
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11th Cavalry Presidio of Monterey, 1919 to 1940

CAMP LOCKETT ARMY HORSE DEFENDING THE BORDER WW2
The 11th, 10th, and the 28th Cavalry, Camp Seeley, Camp Morena and Camp Lockett
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Camp Lockett Army Horse Defending the Border WW2

76TH FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, 1922 TO 1940
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76th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Battalion

EAST GARRISON/CAMP ORD 1940's ARMY BUILDING DOCUMENTATION
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East Garrison/Camp Ord 1940's Army Building Documentation 2013

FORT ORD U.S. ARMY POST STOCKADE IN IMAGES
Fort Ord U.S. Army Post Stockade in Images

BRIEF HISTORY GENERAL ROBERT C. RICHARDSON, COMMANDER: VII ARMY CORPS, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEFENSE SECTOR AND CONNECTION WITH FORT ORD WW2
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General Richardson Fort Ord Defense of West Coast

7TH DIVISION HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, FORT ORD, 1941 WW2, GENERAL STILWELL
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7th Division Headquarters Buildings, Fort Ord, 1941, General Stilwell

THE CONSTRUCTION OF FORT ORD 1940-1942
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The Construction of Fort Ord 1940-1942

FORT ORD BUILDINGS, COMPLETION REPORT IMAGES 1941-1942
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Fort Ord Buildings, Completion Report Images 1941-1942

250TH COAST ARTILLERY CAMP MCQUAIDE CALIFORNIA 1941
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250th Coast Artillery Camp McQuaide California 1941

THE ARMY VETERINARY SERVICE DURING THE GREAT WAR, WW1
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Veterinary Corps in WW1

LEONARD PATRICK MURPHY U.S. ARMY VETERINARY CORPS, A.E.F., WW1
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Leonard Murphy in WW1

NEVERS FRANCE AND U.S. ARMY HOSPITALS IN THE AREA DURING WW1
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Nevers France and U.S. Army Hospitals in the area during WW1

103RD U.S. ARMY HEAVY FIELD ARTILLERY REGIMENT HORSE-DRAWN DURING WW1
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103 RD U.S. Army Heavy Field Artillery Regiment Horse-Drawn During WW1

U.S. ARMY VETERINARY CORPS HISTORICAL PRESERVATION GROUP

Motto: "Illic est Vires in Numerus" There is Strength in Numbers

"Working Hard to Preserve Our Country's History wherever it is being lost".

U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group is a group of individuals that are concerned about the preservation of the History of the Veterinary Corps, Remount Service and Cavalry or wherever our country's history is being lost in conjunction with our beloved "Horse and Mule". There is no cost to join and membership is for life. We believe by uniting together in numbers we will be a more powerful force to be heard. Our membership list is private and only used to contact our members. Email us and become a member.

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