They’re referred to as man’s best friend, known for being loyal, and have even risked their lives to save others. In this installment, we’re going to look at some truly memorable pooches throughout history. These aren’t your morning cartoon canines, either; these are true tales of unforgettable hounds, and whether their story is heroic, tragic, or intriguing, they all earned their place in this video! Bust out the box of tissues, you might be blubbering at the end of this one!
5. Sinbad
For a period of eleven years, the USCGC Campbell was home to a very special animal that left behind a legacy that warranted the very first biography to be written about a member of the United States Coast Guard.
At the time of Sinbad service, between 1937 and 1948, military animals were considered
property of the branch they served for, but Sinbad was one of only two at the time to be promoted to a Non Commissioned Officer, earning the rank of Canine C, the canine equivalent of Chief Petty Officer.
Sinbad had originally been an intended gift for a sailor’s girlfriend, but her apartment complex didn’t allow animals, and while no crewmen on board wanted the dog, most wished for him to remain, so to enlist the animal it was stated he displayed attributes of a
sailor by drinking coffee. So Sinbad became a valuable member of the United States Coast Guard, assigned to damage control to avoid the sounds of gunfire.
Sinbad survived his scraps with German submarines and passed away peacefully on
December 30th 1951.
