A reprint from The New Era of Lynbrook. "Lynbrook Dog Won Fame In Army." March 19, 1919.

"Don" was a collie given to Company B of the 106th Infantry in 1917. Don recieved two wounds during battle, and was presented with a blanket from his company, which bore his two gold would stripes, and the company and regimental inscription, as well as his gold service stripe for two months overseas and his divisional insignia.

Identifier
NYSA_A0412-78_B13_F02_Dog

Date Original
March 19 1919

Language
English

Source
New York State Archives. New York (State). Education Dept. Division of Archives and History. World War I veterans' service data and photographs, 1917-1938. Series A0412-78, Box 13, Folder 2.

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