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Wartime Dogs Served as Real Soldiers in War Effort
Chicago February report covers Sgt. John Mehren praising war dogs for messenger and casualty finding roles. Dogs like Caesar and Andy aided Bougainville patrols, with Caesar making 12 trips before being wounded. Count the Doberman also honored after service and discharge.
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Chicago
INS
John Mehren
Chicago Rotarians
Mehren
Army
Dogs
Defense Organization
Bougainville
Caesar
New Caledonia
Fort Robinson
Neb
Methen
Count
Clarence ‘Ee. Wolkers
United States Army