Old Trooper Monument and Chief's Grave
Sheridan and Forsyth (cavalry parade field). Tall and stately, the sculpture of horse and rider memorializes Fort Riley’s horse cavalry. In front of the statue is the gravesite of Chief, the last cavalry mount registered on government payroll. Born in 1932, Chief arrived at Fort Riley in 1941 and was retired in 1949. He died at the fort in 1968 and was buried with full military honors. A special casket allowed Chief to be buried standing up.