Amazing story of survival for both the dog and the US Marines
To: artichokegrower
A pic helps:
U.S. Marines of Company B, 4th Regiment pose proudly with their mascot, the indomitable Soochow. A uniform was specially made for the famous canine, who survived World War II and died at age 11 in 1948. (Author’s Collection)
To: artichokegrower
I was gettin’ a little misty readin’ that.
3 posted on
05/03/2025 7:17:06 AM PDT by
Clutch Martin
("The dawn cracks hard like a bull whip and it ain't taking no lip from the night before" Tom Waits)
To: artichokegrower
Beautiful story of a loyal and fearless companion, whom I'm sure brought much joy to the Marines serving in China.

4 posted on
05/03/2025 8:11:46 AM PDT by
Bon of Babble
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