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Gloucester Advocate

Location

Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1941

Page

3

Bobby the Tobruk Dog Joins the Army Team

In mid February at Tobruk a stray Italian dog becomes Bobby, adopted by the 2nd Battalion soldiers. He endears himself through mischief, tugging trousers, stealing socks, riding on shoulders, and sharing tent life, finally becoming an iconic unit mascot as they move from desert camps to Greece.

Tobruk Jack P.O.W Coy H.Q R.A.P Italy Jock Bobby Army Mother Milt Big Jack O.C O.c's Major Mac Libra Greece Grece Verria Pass

Bobby the Army Dog Follows Tobruk Campaign Homeward Bond

A dog named Bobby shares the hardships of a battalion through Greece and retreat to Kalamata. Smuggled aboard a ship by Fatty the cook, Bobby earns a place with the Coy Bn A.LF, parade duty, and a red dog tag. He survives by popular sentiment as orders to eject dogs arise.

Larissa Boata Navy Bobby High Seas Fatty Ricki Mac Jack Charlie Toms Hel Bobby Tobruk A.lf

Military recruiting unit to visit Krambach and Gloucester

The No 4 Mobile Recruiting Unit will visit Krambach on Wednesday September 17 and Gloucester on Thursday and Friday September 18 and 19. The speakers will be Captain Craigie and Warrant Officer Farnsworth.

No. 4 Krambach Gloucester Craigie Farnsworth

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