What a tough little lady!
FOX: A beer-guzzling, four-legged American hero who bravely transported ammunition and carried wounded Marines to safety under enemy fire in the Korean War is being honored with the dedication of a bronze statue Wednesday at California’s Camp Pendleton.
Staff Sgt. Reckless, a war horse who served with the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, was bought for $250 at a race track in Seoul during the war.
She was taught by Marines to walk over trip wires, avoid incoming enemy fire and deliver huge packs of ammunition during battle. MORE
h/t Doc.
That is an amazing story.
She wasn’t just a horse, she was a MARINE!
Semiper Fi-lly.
I missed that statue at quantico. Time for another visit.
If you haven’t yet visited the usmc museum your life is incomplete. It’s spectacular whether you served or not.
I did not. Give yourself plenty of time. Museum is free. Parking is free. But hit the donation box.
I wish she were alive in 2008 to run for president. 😉
In Korea the 5th Marines were deployed to the Pusan Perimeter. From there, they participated in the Inchon Landing, Battle of Chosin Reservoir and fighting on the East-Central Front and Western Front until the end of hostilities.
5th Marine Regiment, “The Fighting Fifth” ! OooRah !
The more I read and learn of the Korean War, the greater respect I have for those who served in every branch of our Military during that time period.
Salute.
Great story … Semper Fi Reckless
Most Americans have no idea what has been done on their behalf. The suffering and maiming and death incurred so they can enjoy a comfortable life and even middle finger America by burning the flag and taking a knee during the Anthem.
I didn’t have to do it because rough men did it for me.
Graduated from HS in 72. Dems and Cronkite told me that Vietnam was a lost cause. I believed them because they were the authorities back then. Draft number was very low (24) but was never called.
I suffer cowards guilt to this day but thank god that I was spared being sent to the ugliness of war. Volunteer for that? No.
But my original point is that I have immense respect for those that weren’t as lucky as me and went into the shit.
I can’t even begin to express my gratitude and sorrow and respect for you all
She was a pretty girl.
I wonder if my 3 Marine uncles saw her . . .
Cato, I had the honor of meeting some of those Marines of the Fighting 5th a few years ago at their Frozen Chosin reunion in Reno. it was an honor to shake their hands.