Rags the Terrier

Rags the Terrier became the U.S. 1st Infantry Division’s dog mascot in World War I. He learned to run messages between the headquarters and the front lines-despite being bombed, gassed and one time even when he was blinded in one eye after being hit by a car. He also provided early warnings of incoming shells, saving many lives. Rags was presented with a number of medals and awards.