https://americacomesalive.com/rags-world-war-i-dog-hero/ Quick Takes and Popular Postings about America's Past Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:15:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://americacomesalive.com/rags-world-war-i-dog-hero/#comment-432528 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:14:35 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=7581#comment-432528 […] Rags: World War I Dog Hero […]

]]> https://americacomesalive.com/rags-world-war-i-dog-hero/#comment-427723 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:18:47 +0000 http://americacomesalive.com/?p=7581#comment-427723 […] Rags, a mixed-breed terrier, fought alongside the U.S. 1st Infantry division in World Conflict I. Pvt. James Donovan stumbled upon the canine whereas he was in Paris — initially utilizing the canine as an excuse to keep away from being arrested for being away with out depart. He returned to responsibility, bringing alongside the canine as a division mascot. Rags quickly grew to become a provider canine, delivering notes throughout harmful fields to numerous posts. Rags and Donovan had been despatched again to the US after they had been each concerned in a critical gasoline assault. Donovan died within the hospital, however Rags survived and have become a star across the nation, ultimately ascending to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was buried with army honors in Silver Spring, Maryland. […]

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