Wardog Memorial Page

Taps
Day is Done
Gone the Sun
From the Hills
From the Plains
From the Sky
All is Well
Safely Rest
God is Nigh

This Page is dedicated to the Dobermans that served with the Marines,
in 1944 and who courageously and valiantly gave their lives , and saved Many Marines.

"Always Faithful"

The Wardog Memorial at Guam, in Honor of the Doberman Wardogs

Many Thanks goes to Gina Austin, of Vista, Calif, who did a tour of duty in Guam, and very Kindly supplied me with the photos, inscriptions and article to make this page happen.
Thank You Very Much Gina!

This is the walkway leading to the Memorial with
the graves of the 25 Dobermans that gave their lives there.

This is the pedestol leading to the memorial telling of the cemetary of the wardogs.

This is the front view of the memorial

The Inscription on the front reads as follows:

25 Marine War Dogs gave their lives liberating Guam
in 1944. They served as sentries, messengers, scouts.
They explored caves, detected mines and booby traps.
SEMPER FIDELIS

Kurt	Yonnie	Koko	Bunkie
Skipper	Poncho	Tubby	Hobo
Nig	Prince	Fritz	Emmy
Missy	Cappy	Duke	Max
Blitz	Arno	Silver	Brockie
Bursch	Pepper	Ludwig	Rickey
Tam (buried at sea off Asan Point)

Given in their memory and on behalf of the surviving
men of the 2nd and 3rd marine war dogs platoons, many
of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice
of these gallant animals.

By William W. Putney DVM C.O. 3rd Marine WarDog Platoon
Dedicated this day 21 July 1994.

This is the backside with this inscription.

"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic
dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion
Sculptress
Susan Bahary
Susans Contact Information on Page 2 of this Wardog Memorial.
To honor the working dog heritage of the
doberman pincher, the United Doberman
Club dedicated this statue to the
courageous doberman pinscher that
valiantly served during the war in the pacific

Go To War Dogs Memorial Page Two!

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