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Rickie the small dachshund joins Red Cross aid mission
In New York City during wartime, 4F dachshund Rickie is kept from combat but serves on the home front. Her owner Lydia Hess signs up with the Red Cross to organize dog owner campaigns, collecting contributions and inspiring similar efforts in other cities. Rickie remains busy aiding patients and boosting morale.
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Ickie
New York
Greenwich Village
Rickie
K-9 Corps
Lydia Hess
Miss Hess
The
Red Cross
Dachshund
Heidi
Nancy
C. Dog
Red Cross War Fund
Bergonzi
American Red Cross
New York City