Comments on: Chips, First Dog Sent Overseas in World War II https://americacomesalive.com/chips-first-dog-sent-overseas-in-world-war-ii/ Quick Takes and Popular Postings about America's Past Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:22:37 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/chips-first-dog-sent-overseas-in-world-war-ii/#comment-435071 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:44:19 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=2095#comment-435071 In reply to Rusty stowe.

You are so right, but the military had not yet figured out what to do for four-legged heroes…

Thank you for recognizing Chips for his contributions, which doubtless saved human lives.
Kate

]]> By: Rusty stowe https://americacomesalive.com/chips-first-dog-sent-overseas-in-world-war-ii/#comment-435059 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:11:27 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=2095#comment-435059 This heroic soul deserves all of those medals, as Chips charged into battle risking his life in order to save that of his Handler and division, and he did it with beautiful results!, injured in battle and continued to fight. What a wonderful and beautiful dog. We all will remember and honor you for your bravery, loyalty, and valuable contributions to ww2. R.I.P Chips

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]]> By: Kate Kelly https://americacomesalive.com/chips-first-dog-sent-overseas-in-world-war-ii/#comment-268134 Mon, 11 Jul 2016 03:46:25 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=2095#comment-268134 In reply to charles bezold.

Thank you for the information! I think that Chips only nipped him, but I get your point. Eisenhower could have ruled differently…and he probably had many reasons for what he decided but I have learned that the Eisenhower’s weren’t really dog people. See this story: Eisenhower’s Dog, Heidi

]]> By: charles bezold https://americacomesalive.com/chips-first-dog-sent-overseas-in-world-war-ii/#comment-266668 Sat, 02 Jul 2016 06:04:19 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=2095#comment-266668 I found that Major General James Ulio of the War Department notified William Thomas, the man who complained about dogs getting medals, and ruled that Chips had to give up the DSC but could keep her Silver Star and Purple Heart. However, as of 16 February 1944 no further awards would be made to animals, as there is no reward for “good boy, what a good boy.” And Eisenhower could have easily ruled for the dogs, both as Supreme Allied Commander and later as President. But he didn’t. I hope Chips bit him real good.

]]> By: Nancy West https://americacomesalive.com/chips-first-dog-sent-overseas-in-world-war-ii/#comment-45123 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:13:53 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=2095#comment-45123 Several years ago, while researching an article on the use of colies during the first World War, I came across Chips. I was fortunate enough to be able to interview a member of Chips’ immediate human family, John Wren. I went on to write the historical fiction book, “Chips: A Hometown Hero,” published in 2004. This book recounts many of Chips’ actual adventures. The book, still in print, is for ages 9 and up.

Thank you for featuring Chips in your blog. He was quite a dog!

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