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Stubby the Dog
Sgt. Stubby, who served with the 102nd Infantry Division and the 26th Yankee Division during World War I, was one of the most famous war dogs in U.S. history. Stubby served 18 months in Europe, participated in 17 battles and is the only dog to receive a sergeant ranking. During the war, he warned American soldiers of incoming chemical attacks and spies and accompanied the men on raids and patrols. The canine sentry became an instant American hero and upon his return home led parades, met three presidents, and became a lifelong member of the YMCA and the American Red Cross. Stubby was also Georgetown University’s mascot.