Chief (horse)
Chief (1932–1968) was a horse owned by the United States Army. He has been credited as the Army's last living operational cavalry mount. Mustered into service in 1940 in Nebraska, Chief was posted to Fort Riley and served with the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments before being sent to the U.S. Army Cavalry School. In 1949–1950, he was retired and put out to pasture; he died in 1968.
| Species | Horse |
|---|---|
| Sex | Gelding |
| Born | 1932 |
| Died | May 24, 1968 (aged 35–36) |
| Resting place | Fort Riley, Kansas, United States |
| Occupation | Cavalry horse |
| Employer | United States Army |
| Known for | Last operational cavalry mount of the U.S. Army |
| Title | Advanced Cavalry Charger |
| Height | 15.25 hands |
| Appearance | Bay |
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