Sergeant Stubby

[Tim A.]

I stumbled on to the amazing life of a stray mutt that became the most decorated war dog in history.
Stubby served in WWI with the 102nd Infantry 26th Yankee Division. Sergeant Stubby was wounded twice in combat and participated in 17 battles on the Western Front. Stubby earned the rank of Sergeant after capturing a German spy and holding him by the seat of his pants till help arrived.
The Sergeant received so many medals a special uniform was made to display them by the ladies of a French town Stubby & his unit helped liberate.
After the war Sergeant Stubby attended Georgetown University Law School with his master (whom he out ranked during the war).
The Humane Society's Gold Award was pinned on him by General Pershing himself.
Here's to a true war hero that was completely devoted to serving with the men in his unit.

 

[SA Dave]

Great story BUT just look where the German cross hangs

 

[moon puppy]

There was also Sgt Reckless

http://www.sgtreckless.com/Reckless/Welcome.html

She fought in Korea and even traveled her supply route without a guide. They would load her up with ammo on one trip, and the wounded on the return trip.

She retired with VIP status at Camp Pendleton.

 

[jknaus]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing guys.
JAmes

 

[Tim A.]

Thanks for sharing Sergeant Reckless Moon.
SA Dave, I read the Cross belonged to the spy Stubby captured.

 

[chukw]

That looks like Sgt Sweetie to me! Good dog.

 

[Tim A.]

That looks like Sgt Sweetie to me! Good dog.

he does have a kind and pleasant face.

 

[nerdling]

I'd never heard of him before. What a cool story. Did some googling and it seems they had him stuffed after he died. Creepy if you ask me. http://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=15

 

[Tim A.]

I'd never heard of him before. What a cool story. Did some googling and it seems they had him stuffed after he died. Creepy if you ask me. http://amhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=15

Yea, not the best way to preserve his memory but the way of the times I guess. Owny the legendary postal dog from a few years earlier is also displayed at the Smithsonian.
Sgt. Stubby's life was a full one for sure, during and after the war. Greeted by three US Presidents the hotels would lift their no pet policy when Stubby came to Washington DC.