Stubby's charm works its magic on modern audiences, who can't help but fall for his good humor and bravery. The friendship that crossed battlefields, oceans, and even species now transcends history. In the course of his remarkable life Stubby served on 17 battlefronts, suffered wounds from crossfire, became a national celebrity, met three Presidents, and found a best friend in American soldier J. With a furry coat and four legs, Stubby the dog did not look like the other soldiers, but he took his duty just as seriously.Īdopted as the mascot of a regiment of World War I soldiers, Stubby became their comrade-in-arms. The smallest member of the force raised his right paw. When a commanding officer addressed a member of the 102nd Infantry, the soldier snapped to attention, raising his right hand in salute.
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