Siwash, the Duck Who Fought with the Marines in WWII

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Did Siwash actually have a little tailored uniform? Because that would be the greatest thing ever.

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Posted By: Paul - Wed Aug 05, 2015
Category: Animals | War | 1940s

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Luckily those were better times for our men and women (and critters) than today when protecting yourself, other members of the uniformed services, and their county could get you brought up on charges.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/05/15 at 09:54 AM

Siwash was not the only military duck; meet Eleanor, who "fought" on Iwo Jima.
http://historicperiodicals.princeton.edu/historic/cgi-bin/historic?a=d&d=MarineCorpsChevron19450908-01.2.31&e=-------en-20--1--txt-IN-----#

Posted by Frank on 08/05/15 at 12:17 PM

True patriots! They did not duck their duty! :cheese:

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 08/05/15 at 08:30 PM

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