World War II - 5th Army Air Force (Yorkshire Terrier) During WW2, Smoky strung communication wire 70’ through an eight-inch pipe in Luzon, Philippines. Because of her efforts, she saved the landing strip from destruction exposing forty warplanes and 250 military personnel to the Japanese. Smoky is also the “First Therapy Dog of Record,” according to Animal Planet.
To learn more about Animals in War and Peace and the Medal of Bravery and Distinguished Service Medals, or how you can nominate an animal for one of the medals, go to AnimalsInWarAndPeace.org, or email WarAnimals@yahoo.com.
Video courtesy of PDSA. Photos courtesy of Smoky War Dog LLC.
Music: "Expression" by Helen Jane Long