Today I found out about Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated war dog of WWI. When he was a puppy in 1917, Stubby was wandering around the fields of Yale University. Private Robert J. Conroy was undergoing military training in the area at the time, and found the little dog with a short tail who he decided to name Stubby
Conroy brought Stubby back to camp, and although pets were not allowed, Stubby proved good for the soldiers’ morale and was able to stay. While living with the soldiers, clever young Stubby trained as well. He learned how to salute with his paw and became familiar with bugle calls and marching routines.
The 102 reached the front lines in France on February 5, 1918. They were under constant fire, and Stubby became used to the gunshots and explosions that were now part of his everyday life. All too soon, Stubby sustained his first injury: inhaling toxic gas landed Stubby in the hospital, where he was treated alongside his two-legged comrades. He made a full recover, but the encounter with the dangerous gas left Stubby sensitive to the smell. This came in very useful during a German gas attack a while later, which happened in the morning while most of the soldiers were asleep. When Stubby smelled the offending gas, he started barking and roused most of the soldiers before they inhaled too much, saving many lives. It wasn’t just his nose that helped the soldiers out; his ears did, too. Stubby was able to dart between the trenches of the opposing armies and find wounded soldiers. He was also trained to differentiate between English and German speakers, and learned to bark at the location of wounded English speaking soldiers until paramedics arrived to care for them. Stubby also was trained to whine when he heard incoming artillery shells, which alerted his fellow soldiers before human ears could pick up the sound. In one incident, Stubby captured a German spy. The man was mapping out the Allied trenches when he spotted Stubby and called out to him in German. Stubby, recognizing it as the language of the enemy, charged the man down and attacked him, keeping him in one place until United States soldiers arrived to cart the new prisoner off. Stubby was promoted to the rank of sergeant for capturing this spy, becoming the first dog to achieve such a rank in the United States Army—not to mention surpassing his owner’s rank (now a corporal) in the process!

However, Stubby didn’t escape the war unscathed. In addition to the gas incident, Stubby was wounded at least once, coming away from a battle with shrapnel imbedded in his chest and legs. He was rushed to the hospital and had to undergo surgery, but ended up making a full recovery. While he convalesced, he visited with soldiers in the hospital, boosting morale. All in all, Stubby served in 17 battles during the war. He had to be smuggled back home—dogs still weren’t allowed on the ship—but when he landed on American soil he was an instant celebrity. He had served faithfully in the war, saving many lives and earning nearly a dozen medals for various deeds. He met President Woodrow Wilson, visited the White House twice, and led several military parades.

However, Stubby didn’t escape the war unscathed. In addition to the gas incident, Stubby was wounded at least once, coming away from a battle with shrapnel imbedded in his chest and legs. He was rushed to the hospital and had to undergo surgery, but ended up making a full recovery. While he convalesced, he visited with soldiers in the hospital, boosting morale. All in all, Stubby served in 17 battles during the war. He had to be smuggled back home—dogs still weren’t allowed on the ship—but when he landed on American soil he was an instant celebrity. He had served faithfully in the war, saving many lives and earning nearly a dozen medals for various deeds. He met President Woodrow Wilson, visited the White House twice, and led several military parades.

In 1926, at the age of 9 or 10, Stubby passed away. His body was donated to the Smithsonian Institute where it was preserved and put on display, along with his medals. If you’re curious, Stubby’s medals included: 3 Service Stripes Yankee Division YD Patch French Medal 1st Annual American Legion Convention Medal New Haven WW1 Veterans Medal Republic of France Grande War Medal St Mihiel Campaign Medal Purple Heart Chateau Thierry Campaign Medal

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So inspiring.

Many animals have been known to save lives,they most times have more compassion and empathy for the humans in their lives.

Treat your dog properly and it would save you one day.I remember a little sized dog that stopped three adult bears from gaining access into the house of its owner.

The dog was fearless against the Bears who hurriedly left the balcony they came in through.

daroz:
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But in this kind of scenario , who will they say is the first to comment? Na me abi na op?

lol.... na u oooo.