Heroic Korean War horse honored by Marines with bronze statue – IOTW Report

Heroic Korean War horse honored by Marines with bronze statue

What a tough little lady!

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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.

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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

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9 Comments on Heroic Korean War horse honored by Marines with bronze statue

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

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