Sergeant Stubby (1916 – March 16, 1926) was the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment and was assigned to the 26th (Yankee) Division in World War I and travelled with …

Nov 5, 2018 · From killing rats in the trenches to locating the wounded to keeping an eye out for the enemy, dogs served loyally at the side of soldiers and medics in World War I. Renowned …

Dogs played an important military role for most European armies during World War I, serving in a variety of tasks. Dogs hauled machine gun and supply carts. They also served as …

Aug 3, 2014 · These dogs could recognize the scent of blood, check for a man’s breath, and–if the soldier were alive–deliver his hat to a Medical Corps officer. (The hat’s insignia was an …

Sergeant Stubby was a stray dog whose heroic service during World War I (1914–18) saved lives and even led to the capture of a German spy. He was the unofficial mascot for the 102nd …

Sep 25, 2018 · Sergeant Stubby has been called the most decorated war dog of World War I, but his story starts back in America. When the 102nd Infantry Regiment was training on the Yale …

Jul 5, 2011 · Started by the United States Marine Corps in 1916, Dog Tags were used to help identify any soldier during battle. In Marine Corps order number 32 states: "Hereafter …

Not finding a cap or helmet, the dog would pull a piece of uniform, a bandage, or even hair to accomplish the job at hand. This increased in frequency as the war went on and forced the …

Many different breeds of dogs were utilised during World War One, with the most common being the medium-sized easily trainable breeds. For Germany, this meant utilising a huge number of …

In the First World War dogs were used extensively by all sides, with different breeds managing different roles. Here’s a list of some that have made it into the annals of history. Dash, the …