So it’s Memorial Day weekend and The Red Man joins with all the country in sending heartfelt Paw Snaps and Twirls to our military who served us in the past and those who are serving us now. The old woman Slow and Pretty and the Pack at Casa de Canterbury are beyond grateful. We.O.U. Big time.
We also like to remember the Dogs of War on this special weekend and one of our favorite Amigas, Slow’s Texas cousin Billie, sent her these pictures of Sergeant Stubby. I’m betting that most of The Red Man’s Amigos don’t even remember there was a World War I before there was a World War II, but a certain stray bull terrier named Stubby was smuggled onto a troop ship bound for France by Corporal Robert Conroy who found the dog when he was doing basic training in the Army at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut and decided he couldn’t leave his furry friend behind.
Sergeant Stubby and his buddies
Stubby served in France for 18 months alongside his buddies who were the boots on the ground in the 102nd. Infantry that fought in four offensives and seventeen battles. During one battle he was wounded by an enemy grenade but he recovered and returned to the front beside Corporal Conroy.
Most Decorated War Dog of World War I
Stubby was promoted to Sergeant by his comrades during the war for his bravery during battle and returned to the USA as a hero with his friend Corporal Conroy. After the war, he collected his spoils. If you’re looking for Sergeant Stubby’s legacy, check out The Price of Freedom: Americans at War in the Smithsonian or take a look at his brick in the Walk of Honor at the United States World War I monument Liberty Memorial in Kansas City.
Enjoy the holiday weekend, Sports Fans – we’ll catch up with you next week…
Red's Rants and Raves 
Have a wonderful long weekend. What a wonderful story about Stubby. My word, some dogs are just so brave. Litchi, I’m afraid, would have spent the entire time hiding behind people.
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Bravery is a random thing, I think. I’m afraid if I’d been Corporal Conroy, I might’ve hidden behind Stubby! Thanks for visiting and hope Litchi and Pixels and all the rest of you have a wonderful weekend, too!!
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What a unique post! Leave it to Red to come up with this! So many dogs are so brave and loyal, Red. You can be so proud!
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Thanks so much…that Red Man is always thinking! 🙂
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Thank you so much for sharing Sergeant Stubby’s story. A safe and happy Memorial Day weekend to everyone at Casa de Canterbury!
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And the same to you and your family, Miss Harper Lee!
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Deary me – for some reason this post bought tears to my eyes! What a beautiful dog 😀 Have a great weekend 😉
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Thanks so much Dianne – you will be happy to know Sergeant Stubby spent the rest of his days living happily as a civilian with Robert Conroy and died in his arms in 1926. A dog of courage – one of many. Hope you have a wonderful weekend with hubby and dogs at the RUC! Must have a report. 🙂
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Just writing up my report now 😀
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Holding our breaths…:)
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Red, you dogs are amazing. We humans would be lost without all the wonderful help your species provides in time of peace and war. Brave Stubby gets a paws up from Poppy!
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A Paws Up from Poppy is as good as a medal of honor any day!! That Stubby was something else, but so are you Miss Poppy in The Red Man’s book for the joy you bring to Ma every day…back at ya, Poppy!!
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Hi Sheila,
Love what you and Red did with the Sargent Stubby article and pictures!! I feel honored that you
mentioned getting it from your Texas cuz, Billie.
Sorry I didn’t get back to you immediately after reading it, but Fred has been celebrating his 85th birthday and our 48th anniversary!!!! 😉
I also loved your article about the soldier of WW I who wrote such a sweet letter home to his Mom
on Mother’s Day. It was very poiant and moving
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Hi Billie, Congratulations on your 48th Anniversary and Fred’s 85th Birthday, too – he and T have the same birthday month! Glad you liked the Sergeant Stubby Story. I appreciate your sending me the great pictures and story. It was a coincidence T brought me the letter from a WWI Marine, wasn’t it? WWI. The forgotten war, but we brought it back for this Memorial Day.
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