"Bud, a bull terrier was smuggled into France during World War 1 when America joined the Allies in 1917, by 'Slats' Slattery of the 82nd division, 325th Machine Gun Company. Bud was gassed in the Argonne and subsequently wore a special gas mask, took part in a big engagement on the Somme and learned to flatten with the men when the shells came over… He managed to fight alongside his master throughout the war, returned home with him and lived to a fine age of thirteen. When he died, his...
Published on February 11, 2010 20:31