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William Putney, trained war dogs for Marine Corps in World War II, dies at 83
Sac Bee ^ | 3/23/03 | AP - Los Angeles

Posted on 03/23/2003 8:43:54 AM PST by NormsRevenge

Edited on 04/12/2004 5:50:02 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

LOS ANGELES (AP) - William W. Putney, a Marine Corps officer who trained war dogs during World War II and wrote of their heroism in his book "Always Faithful," has died. He was 83.

Putney died Tuesday of cancer at his Woodland Hills home.


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KEYWORDS: marinecorps; trained; wardogs; williamputney
God Bless this WWII veteran, his family and Veterinarians worldwide.

Semper Fidelis

1 posted on 03/23/2003 8:43:54 AM PST by NormsRevenge
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To: NormsRevenge; Squantos
"Present Arms" sorta' BUMP
2 posted on 03/23/2003 9:57:05 AM PST by S.O.S121.500
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To: S.O.S121.500
I was lucky enough to hear Mr Putney speak at a Lackland AFB graduation ceremony held at the DOD dog school in early 70's . Bless him for his service to his country.

Stay Safe and thanks for the ping.

3 posted on 03/23/2003 10:27:00 AM PST by Squantos (Cum catapultae proscriptae erunt tum soli proscript catapultas habebunt.)
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