Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII by William W. Putney (Engli

Description: Always Faithful by William W. Putney As a twenty-three-year-old veterinarian, William W. Putney joined the Marine Corps at the height of World War II. He commanded the Third Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam and later served as chief veterinarian and commanding officer of the War Dog Training School, where he helped train former pets for war in the Pacific. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description As a 23 year-old veterinary, the author joined the Marine Corps at the height of World War Two. He commanded the Third Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam and later served as chief veterinarian and commanding officer of the War Dog Training School, where he helped train former pets for war duty in the Pacific. After the war, he fought valiantly and successfully to have USMC war dogs returned to their civilian owners. This book is William Putneys first-hand celebration of the four-legged soldiers that he both commanded and followed. It is a tale of immense courage, as well as incredible sacrifice. For anyone who has ever owned a dog, here is a real-life story that rivals the fiction of Jack London: a stirring adventure and a wistful tribute - one of the great animal stories of all time. Notes First-hand account of war from a former commander of the Third Dog Platoon. 26 b/w photos. Author Biography William W. Putney, D.V.M., U.S.M.C. (Ret.), received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star for his actions with the war dogs in the invasion of Guam. During his long subsequent veterinary career, he served as the president of Californias Veterinary Medical Associ-ation and, for twelve years, as the Los Angeles commissioner of the Department of Animal Regulation. He lives in Woodland Hills, California. Review "A fascinating and poignant story.""A heart-rending story of courage and loyalty that should be celebrated.""A riveting account that brings together military and dog history in an unforgettable way and reaffirms the bonds that we keep with our four-legged friends.""Engrossing . . . You feel as if you were there watching the dogs being trained and going into combat. After the war was over, you find yourself cheering for the men who later fought military bureaucracy and misunderstanding to get these valiant dogs back to the families who volunteered them for service." Review Quote "Engrossing . . . You feel as if you were there watching the dogs being trained and going into combat. After the war was over, you find yourself cheering for the men who later fought military bureaucracy and misunderstanding to get these valiant dogs back to the families who volunteered them for service." Details ISBN157488719X Pages 256 Language English ISBN-10 157488719X ISBN-13 9781574887198 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2003 Subtitle A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Dulles Edition New edition Short Title ALWAYS FAITHFUL REV/E Edition Description Revised Imprint Potomac Books Inc DOI 10.1604/9781574887198 UK Release Date 2003-10-31 AU Release Date 2003-10-31 NZ Release Date 2003-10-31 Publisher Potomac Books Inc DEWEY 940.545973 Audience General Author William W. Putney Publication Date 2003-10-01 US Release Date 2003-10-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:11193324;

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