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Sgt. Reckless : America's war horse Cover Image Book Book

Sgt. Reckless : America's war horse / Robin Hutton.

Hutton, Robin L. (Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781621572633 (hbk.)
  • ISBN: 1621572633 (hbk.)
  • Physical Description: xviii, 346 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
  • Publisher: Washington, DC : Regnery History, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Issued with 4 punch-out Sgt. Reckless trading cards.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-333) and index.

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Subject: Sergeant Reckless (Horse), approximately 1948-1968.
United States. Marine Corps. Marine Regiment, 5th > Biography.
United States. Marine Corps > History > 20th century.
Korean War, 1950-1953 > Campaigns.
War horses > United States > History > 20th century.
Korean War, 1950-1953 > Artillery operations.
War horses > Korea (South) > History > 20th century.

Available copies

  • 3 of 3 copies available at Skagit Evergreen Libraries. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Burlington Public Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Burlington Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Burlington Public Library 951.9042 HUTTON 2014 39851001578138 Non-fiction Copy hold Available -

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