Sgt. Reckless : America's war horse /
Hutton, Robin L.
Sgt. Reckless : America's war horse / Sergeant Reckless : America's war horse Robin Hutton. - xviii, 346 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-333) and index.
Preface: Remembering Sergeant Reckless -- Introduction -- Korea -- A hero's journey -- Life at Camp Pendleton -- In memoriam and more -- Epilogue: The making of the monument: "Operation Reckless".
The story of the Mongolian mare, who, despite only measuring about thirteen hands high, became an American hero for her actions during the Korean War, being awarded two Purple Hearts for her valor and being officially promoted to staff sergeant twice, a distinction never bestowed upon an animal before or since.
1621572633 (hbk.) 9781621572633 (hbk.)
2014019750
Sergeant Reckless (Horse), approximately 1948-1968.
United States. Marine Corps --History--20th century.
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th --Biography.
Korean War, 1950-1953--Artillery operations.
Korean War, 1950-1953--Campaigns.
War horses--History--Korea (South)--20th century.
War horses--History--United States--20th century.
Sgt. Reckless : America's war horse / Sergeant Reckless : America's war horse Robin Hutton. - xviii, 346 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-333) and index.
Preface: Remembering Sergeant Reckless -- Introduction -- Korea -- A hero's journey -- Life at Camp Pendleton -- In memoriam and more -- Epilogue: The making of the monument: "Operation Reckless".
The story of the Mongolian mare, who, despite only measuring about thirteen hands high, became an American hero for her actions during the Korean War, being awarded two Purple Hearts for her valor and being officially promoted to staff sergeant twice, a distinction never bestowed upon an animal before or since.
1621572633 (hbk.) 9781621572633 (hbk.)
2014019750
Sergeant Reckless (Horse), approximately 1948-1968.
United States. Marine Corps --History--20th century.
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th --Biography.
Korean War, 1950-1953--Artillery operations.
Korean War, 1950-1953--Campaigns.
War horses--History--Korea (South)--20th century.
War horses--History--United States--20th century.