Most decorated war dog of World War I, world record set by Sergeant Stubby

"Sergeant Stubby (1915 – March 16, 1926) was a dog who was the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment and was assigned to the 26th (Yankee) Division in World War I and traveled with his division to France to fight alongside the French. He served for 18 months and participated in 17 battles and four offensives on the Western Front. (Wikipedia)

: He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and allegedly once attacked and held a German soldier by the seat of his pants, keeping him there until American soldiers found him. His actions were well-documented in contemporary American newspapers. He received many awards, including a gold medal, a wound stripe, and two purple hearts.

"Stubby has been called the most decorated war dog of the Great War and the only dog to be nominated and promoted to sergeant through combat. Stubby's preserved body is on display in the National Museum of American History. Stubby is the subject of the 2018 animated film Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero."

"Stubby served with the 102nd Infantry Regiment in the trenches in France for 18 months and participated in four offensives and 17 battles. He entered combat on February 5, 1918, at Chemin des Dames, north of Soissons, and was under constant fire, day and night for over a month. (Wikipedia)

"In April 1918, during a raid to take Seicheprey, Stubby was wounded in the foreleg by retreating Germans throwing hand grenades. He was sent to the rear for convalescence and, as he had done on the front, improved morale. When he recovered from his wounds, Stubby returned to the trenches."

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

"Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero tells the incredible true story of a stray dog who became one of our nation’s greatest canine heroes. The film follows the adventures of Sgt. Stubby and the men of the 26th “Yankee” Division against the backdrop of American entry into World War I," the Fun Academy said.

"Sgt. Stubby will be the debut animated feature for Fun Academy Motion Pictures Studios and has been selected as an official project of the United States World War I Centennial Commission."

"Sergeant Stubby is widely recognized as the most decorated and heroic war dog in American history, serving with distinction as an unofficial mascot and combat soldier during World War 

Rise to Service
• Discovery: Found in 1917 by Private J. Robert Conroy on the Yale University campus while troops trained.
• Mascot: Became the unofficial mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, 26th ("Yankee") Division.
• Smuggled to France: Conroy hid Stubby on a troop ship bound for the Western Front. After being discovered, Stubby allegedly saluted a commanding officer with his right paw, earning permission to stay.

Wartime Heroism

• Gas Detection: Warned sleeping troops of incoming mustard gas attacks by barking and biting soldiers.
• Locating the Wounded: Searched "no man's land" for injured men, barking until medics arrived.
  
• Capturing a Spy: Tracked down and held a German spy by his pants until American soldiers arrived.
• Combat Record: Participated in 17 battles and four offensives over 18 months, surviving shrapnel and gas injuries.
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Post-War Legacy

• Celebrity Status: Met three U.S. presidents (Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, and Calvin Coolidge) and led numerous patriotic parades.
• Honors: Received multiple medals for bravery, now preserved along with his jacket at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
  

Life After the War

• Combat rank: He earned the rank of sergeant, making him the first dog to receive an official military rank.
• Celebrity status: After returning home, he led national parades and met three U.S. presidents: Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, and Calvin Coolidge.
• Final resting place: After his death in 1926, his preserved remains were placed on display at the Smithsonian Institution.\

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