Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Soller and Military Working Dog Rico at the War Dog Cemetery at Naval Base Guam, Santa Rita, US Territory of Guam, 27 Oct 2006

Caption     Petty Officer 2nd Class Blake Soller and Military Working Dog Rico at the War Dog Cemetery at Naval Base Guam, Santa Rita, US Territory of Guam, 27 Oct 2006 ww2dbase
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Photos at Same Place Santa Rita, Guam
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
10 Mar 2013 09:16:19 AM

25 Marine war dogs gave their lives liberating Guam in 1944. They served as sentries, messengers, scouts. They explored caves, detected mine and booby traps.

Semper Fidelis

Kurt, Yonnie, Koko, Bunkie,
Skipper, Poncho, Tubby, Hobo,
Nig, Prince, Fritz, Emmy,
Missy, Cappy, Duke, Max,
Blitz, Arno, Silver, Brockie,
Bursch, Pepper, Ludwig, Rickey,
Tam (buried at sea off Asan Point)

Given in their memory and on behalf of the surviving men of the 2nd and 3rd Marine War Dog Platoons, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals.

By William W. Putney DVM C. O. 3rd Dog Platoon
Dedicated this day 21 July 1994
2. Commenter identity confirmed C. Peter Chen says:
10 Mar 2013 09:21:27 AM

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