Animals have been a part of military units throughout history. From ancient times to modern conflicts, they were of use on the battlefield and provided morale to those serving on the frontlines. One of the more famous is Sergeant Stubby, a Terrier-mix that aided U.S forces fighting in Europe during World War I.
A stray turned comrade
Stubby was found wandering around Yale University in July 1917. At the time, the school’s football stadium was being used by the 102nd Infantry Regiment of the Massachusetts 26th “Yankee” Division for encampment and training.
The Terrier-mix watched the men conduct their drills, and Corporal James Robert Conroy took a particular liking to him. When it came time for the regiment to ship out, Conroy hid him as they traveled by rail to Newport News, Virginia, and boarded the USS Minnesota to France.
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