Always Faithful: A Memoir of the Marine Dogs of WWII

As a twenty-three-year-old veterinarian, William W. Putney enlisted in the Marine Corps during the height of World War II. His journey led him to command the Third Dog Platoon during the battle for Guam, and later, he assumed the role of chief veterinarian and commanding officer of the War Dog Training School. There, he played a crucial role in preparing former pets to become wartime heroes in the Pacific. After the war, he dedicated himself to the cause of reuniting USMC war dogs with their civilian owners. "Always Faithful" is Putney's heartfelt tribute to the four-legged soldiers he both led and followed. It's a story of remarkable courage and sacrifice, a real-life tale that rivals the best of fiction. For those who have cherished stories like "Old Yeller" or the works of Jack London, this book offers a captivating, true-life account that stands among the greatest animal stories of all time.