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Six questions about the four-legged, finned, and feathered recruits who served their country — and earned medals, ranks, and a few statues for it.

Your first question:

Every army runs on rank — privates, corporals, sergeants. During World War I, a stray dog named Stubby joined an American infantry unit, survived 17 battles, and even sniffed out incoming gas attacks. His unit thought he’d earned something. What did Stubby officially become?

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