The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Canine Marine Raiders (1943-45) - Mar. 25th, 2003

http://www.usmarineraiders.org/wardogs.htm ^

[Darksheare]

Argh...
So my grey matter isn't short circuiting this morning...

[Darksheare]

Thanks.
A little more info than I had before.
And more than I had heard elsewhere, where-ever that was.
*Low caffeine warning.*
*Start Caffeine IV drip now or suffer sluggishness the rest of teh day...*
It's one of those days.

[Valin]

On days like the one you're having remember
It's always darkest before it turns completely black.
and it can always be worse...and probably soon.

[Darksheare]

That pretty much describes everyday here in New York.
Especially with "Her Madamness" Hillary! here with her criticism of everything, the harpy.
I'd sleep around too if I'd married her...

[Jen]

FALL IN to the FReeper Foxhole!

To be removed from this list, please send me a blank private reply with "REMOVE" in the subject line! Thanks! Jen

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[SAMWolf]

Morning Jen.

[Jen]

Wooooof wooof woof woof woof Sam.

[Jen]

Wooooof!!!!!!

[Jen]

Sorta related...

K-DOG the Minehunter

[ken5050]

On one of the Pacific Islands ( Saipan, I think?) there is a USMC war dog cemetary. I think there are some 20 dogs bruied there, and there is a beautiful monument. Maybe someone can find a pic and post it.

[SAMWolf]

I believe it's on Guam.

[eskimo]

Thanks for the post SAM.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks Jen. WOnder what Peta thinks? ON second thought who cares what they think.

[SAMWolf]

You're welcome.

[EdReform]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!

[Terriergal]

Where are the AIREDALES???

Jack -- One BRAVE Airedale!

During World War I, the Airedale Terrier was among the most common and popular breeds trained by the British for guard and messenger duty; eventually the Airedale was named the official breed of the British Army...

One Airedale, named Jack, purportedly saved a battalion from destruction by carrying a message through one-half mile of swamp. The artillery barrage that surrounded him broke his jaw and shattered his foreleg. But he persevered, delivered his message to headquarters and then fell dead. The battalion was relieved, and Jack was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for "Gallantry in the Field."

[HiJinx]

A simple statue of a reclining Doberman pinscher evoked 54-year-old memories for former Marines attending a ceremony at the College of Veterinary Medicine this summer.

The unveiling of a memorial to the dogs who died helping American soldiers liberate the island of Guam during World War II was dedicated July 17, 1998, at the college during an emotional ceremony attended by over 200 people. The motto of the Marine Corps--Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful) on this day was directed toward the heroic dogs that saved the lives of countless Marines during battle.

The war dogs, mostly Doberman pinschers, were from civilian life and trained to serve as mine detectors, messengers and sentries. Twenty-five of the dogs were killed during fierce fighting on Guam in 1944. They are credited with saving hundreds of American lives.

Much more information and very good pictures can be found at:
http://www.vet.utk.edu/wardog/ceremony.html

[SAMWolf]

Thanks terriergal.

I guess the Marines in WWII prefered the Doberman and German Shepard.