When Conroy attended law school at Georgetown after the war, they made Stubby a mascot of the university and he participated in halftime shows at football games. Stubby began walking in many parades for the American Legion, proudly wearing the uniform shining with his awards.
Robert Conroy, who took care of him, brought Stubby back to the United States. Women in France sewed Stubby his own uniform and included medals for his various achievements, including a cheeky Iron Cross that someone found (which was typically a German award).Īfter one too many times in the hospital, the soldiers were concerned for Stubby’s safety. Despite these injuries, Stubby continued to help the soldiers. He got injured in the leg by a grenade and was hospitalized multiple times from gas attacks.
Stubby also went in the trenches in Europe, participating in 17 battles. One time, Stubby grabbed the pants of a German spy and refused to let him escape. They decided to name him “Stubby” and grew so attached to the dog that they smuggled him on a ship when they were deployed to France.Įven without any proper military dog training, Stubby was immediately an asset to the soldiers, barking warnings of German attacks. A curious bull-Boston terrier mix wandered into the encampment and became friends with the men. During World War I, a group of American soldiers were training in Connecticut at Camp Yale.
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