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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP - Issued to Brigadier General Robert E. Peters, USA
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| Colt Model M .32 ACP serial number 568350 -
Military Model M .32 ACP pistol, original finish, parkerized
trigger, thumb safety and grip safety, with U.S. PROPERTY
mark on right side of frame and ordnance wheel on left rear
of frame behind thumb safety. Pistol is documented as
having been issued to Brigadier General Robert E. Peters and
is pictured with its original black Vietnam era General
Officer's holster, belt and buckle along with a period
walnut presentation case.
Brigadier General Robert E. Peters graduated from
the University of California in 1934 and received his MBA
from the University of Maryland in 1949.
Letter from Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) documenting
shipment of Colt 1903 .32 sn 568350 to BG Robert E. Peters.
Below is a copy from RIA's General Officer's Pistol
database.
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| Colt 1903 Pocket hammerless .32 ACP - serial number
568350 right side showing U.S. PROPERTY mark on frame. |
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BRIGADIER
GENERAL ROBERT E. PETERS (ASN: O-31646) |
| 10 July 1912 |
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Born, California |
| 1934 |
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Graduated, University of California,
BA |
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Admitted to the US Army from
California |
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E - Command and General Staff
College |
| 1935 |
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2nd Lieutenant Ord Res |
| 10 July 1940 |
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D/R |
| 13 May 1944 |
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Lieutenant Colonel |
| 21 Aug 1945 |
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Colonel, AUS |
| 22 July 1946 |
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RA 1st Lieutenant Ordnance
Department |
| 1949 |
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University of Maryland, MBA |
| 18 Mar 1953 |
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Colonel |
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Brigadier General |
| 27 August 1965 |
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War
The President of the United States of America,
authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes
pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished
Service Medal to Brigadier General Robert E. Peters
(ASN: 0-31646), United States Army, for
exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services
to the Government of the United States, in a duty of
great responsibility, during the period from April
1961 to July 1965.
General Orders: Department of the Army, General
Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)
Action Date: April 1961 - July 1965
Service: Army
Rank: Brigadier GeneralSource:
http://militarytimes.com/citations-medals-awards/recipient.php?recipientid=110435 |
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Bronze Star Medal
Commendation Ribbon |
| 14 March 2007 |
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Died, Sun City, Arizona
Buried: Arlington National Cemetery |
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