From stray to decorated war hero! Sergeant Stubby's service in WWI is an incredible story of a dog whose instincts saved countless lives. He holds the highest rank ever given to a dog in the US Army. True salute to this amazing soldier! Hashtags: #SergeantStubby #WarDog #WWI #MilitaryHistory #HeroDog #AnimalHeroes #DogsofHistory #Loyalty #AmericanHistory #MilitaryService #fblifestyle | What Is This?

Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated War Dog of World War I | War History Online

The story of Sgt. Stubby, the first dog to be given rank in the US Armed Forces, began in 1917. A chance encounter between an infantry division training for the front lines and a scrappy stray mutt would change the course of all of their lives forever. Named for his short tail and adopted as the division mascot, Stubby's legend grew as he was smuggled aboard a troop transport ship bound for the devastated countryside of World War I France. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

As we get ready to bring Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero back into theatres this fall, we’ll be sharing some of the history surrounding Stubby’s amazing true “tail” with our series, In The Pawprints of History! In the first half of this 2 part episode, travel to the village of Seicheprey with Richard to see where Stubby and Conroy faced their first major combat. Enjoy this trailer, then check back later this week for the full FREE episode! *** IN THE PAWPRINTS OF HISTORY takes you on a journey wit