He was later received by three American presidents. The young recruit never imagined that his stray dog would become a war hero. Over the course of 17 battles, he comforted troops in the trenches and alerted soldiers to incoming German gas attacks. After being adopted by an American soldier, Stubby served heroically with the 102nd Infantry, 26th Yankee Division, in France during World War I. “Sergeant Stubby” was a stray dog adopted who became the first canine given a rank in the U.S. This is an inspiring dog tale, but also an unusual perspective to an important period of American history. Bausum's compelling narrative is throughly documented and illustrated with primary resources. Almost 100 years later, Stubby's great deeds and brave heart make him an animal hero to fall in love with and treasure all over again.T16:48:52-05:00 Ann Bausum talked about her book, Sergeant Stubby: How a Stray Dog and His Best Friend Helped Win World War I and Stole the Heart of a Nation, about the life of “Sergeant Stubby,” who served in World War I and became a national celebrity. An outstanding chronicle of Stubby, the hero dog of World War I. Stubby's brave deeds earned him a place in history and in the Smithsonian Institution where his stuffed body can still be seen. Ann Bausum Stubby the War Dog Unknown Binding 292 ratings See all formats and editions Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 17.99 55 Used from 1.79 13 New from 10.95 Paperback 8.99 44 Used from 1.46 12 New from 6. Charmed, the CO awarded Stubby mascot status and sent him along with Conroy's unit to the Western Front. Stubby the war dog by Ann Bausum, 2014, National Geographic edition, Hardcover in English Stubby the war dog (2014 edition) Open Library It looks like youre offline.

By the time Stubby encountered Conroy's commanding officer, the dog had perfected his right-paw salute. Beloved award-winning author and library darling Ann Bausum brings her. As he was training for duty overseas in 1917, Pvt. story of Sergeant Stubby-World War I dog veteran, decorated war hero. When Conroy's unit shipped out for France, he smuggled his new friend aboard. Stubby the War Dog: The True Story of World War Is Bravest Dog. The Connecticut volunteer never imagined that his stray dog would become a war hero. Private Robert Conroy casually adopted the orphan pup while attending basic training on the campus of Yale University in 1917. Stubby! That German shepherd star of the silver screen may have been born behind enemy lines during World War I, but Stubby, the stump-tailed terrier, worked behind enemy lines, and gained military honors along the way.

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