Sgt. Reckless

By Robin L. Hutton

Subjects: Biography, United States. Marine Corps, New York Times bestseller, Artillery operations, nyt:animals=2014-09-07, War horses, Korean war, 1950-1953, campaigns, United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th, United States, United states, marine corps, Korean War, 1950-1953, History, Campaigns, Animals, war use

Description: 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.