Smoky, the tiniest hero of WWII

[BA Deere]

Smoky the Yorkie was bought by a combat solider for $6.44 and accompanied him and the men on adventures in the Pacific theater during WWII.  Probably one of the first therapy dogs for the wounded.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/good-news/the-tiny-yorkie-who-became-a-world-war-ii-hero/vi-BBxYyXQ?oc...

http://www.petful.com/buzz/smoky-world-war-2-dog/ 

[KNAPPer]

I have heard of him before. Neat story. Thanks for posting.