Record #:

14976

Author(s):

Carraway, Gertrude

Abstract:

Camp Lejeune prepared many men and women for the war arena, and during World War I trained man's best friend as well. A war dog unit, made up of 24 canines, and led by Captain Jackson H. Boyd, was groomed for battle. This band of dogs landed with Marines on Bougainville Island November 1, 1943. The marines utilized the dogs' natural abilities to aid delivering of messages, medical services, and to flush out the enemy.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 11 Issue 44, Apr 1944, p1-2, 22

Subject(s):

Military bases--Camp Lejeune (Onslow County)