As the intensity of World War II increased, the demand extended to man’s best friend, the dog.
A call was issued for ten dogs from Pulaski County, Indiana, a rural region in northwestern Indiana with about 11,000 residents. Already hundreds of men and women had already been called to service. Now they were to be joined by their pets.
Dogs could be used to locate wounded soldiers, carry medical supplies and participate in scouting parties. The larger dogs were preferred without fear of people or loud noises.
In the summer of 1943, Pulaski County sent eight: Lad, Sport, Teddy, Shep, Tippie, Dick, Brownie, and Bus. Sadly Shep was soon returned as gun-shy.
The start of 1945 brought bad news, Brownie was killed in action. Tippie were also discharged, along with another volunteer, Fuzzy. The stories of the other six were not published.
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A call was issued for ten dogs from Pulaski County, Indiana, a rural region in northwestern Indiana with about 11,000 residents. Already hundreds of men and women had already been called to service. Now they were to be joined by their pets.
Dogs could be used to locate wounded soldiers, carry medical supplies and participate in scouting parties. The larger dogs were preferred without fear of people or loud noises.
In the summer of 1943, Pulaski County sent eight: Lad, Sport, Teddy, Shep, Tippie, Dick, Brownie, and Bus. Sadly Shep was soon returned as gun-shy.
The start of 1945 brought bad news, Brownie was killed in action. Tippie were also discharged, along with another volunteer, Fuzzy. The stories of the other six were not published.
Click here for details on the Dogs of War
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