Nov 16th, 2017 : Animals in War

[xoxoxoBruce]

Blackie was fortunate. To survive his wounds, to be brought home, to live a long productive post war life. Fortunate indeed, although he had no choice.

[Carruthers]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Blackie was fortunate. To survive his wounds, to be brought home, to live a long productive post war life. Fortunate indeed, although he had no choice.

Two more who were lucky enough to survive and return home:

Two horses, Jones and Joubert, of the Royal Horse Artillery where sent to the front in 1914. They were sub-section leaders and stayed together through German shot and shell fire. Despite being in the thick of the action for 4 years, they were among the few who returned home unharmed. When untacked at their Aldershot base in 1919 they walked to the stables and stalls they had occupied before the war. They were awarded campaign medals which they wore on their browbands and were later retired to the countryside. The Commander considered Jones to embody the spirit of the plucky light draught horse. A silver statue of Jones takes pride of place in the centre of the dining table of the Officer's Mess at the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery and bronze copies are given to officers when they retire.

The above is taken from Real war horses remembered

[xoxoxoBruce]

Thanks for that link Is it dusty in here.