Reckless: The Horse That Became A War Hero

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

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10/20/2024 02:00 PM 10/20/2024 03:15 PM America/Anguilla Reckless: The Horse That Became A War Hero The horse’s name was Reckless, and she was trained to carry ammunition and transport wounded Marines from the battlefield. The highlight of her nine-month military career came in March 1953 when, during one battle, she made 51 trips to resupply front-line units. Twice wounded, she was awarded two Purple Hearts - and earned the gratitude of the Marines who served with her. In this program, speaker Janet Barrett, who has written a book about Reckless, will describe how this incredible horse earned the rank of sergeant, was featured in popular American magazines and became a national hero.Event LinksWebsite: https://go.evvnt.com/2673073-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/new-haven/events/seymour-historical-society/reckless-the-horse-that-became-a-war-hero-314657?ref=uceaddevent Seymour Historical Society, 59 West Street, Seymour, CT, 06483

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The horse’s name was Reckless, and she was trained to carry ammunition and transport wounded Marines from the battlefield. The highlight of her nine-month military career came in March 1953 when, during one battle, she made 51 trips to resupply front-line units. Twice wounded, she was awarded two Purple Hearts - and earned the gratitude of the Marines who served with her. In this program, speaker Janet Barrett, who has written a book about Reckless, will describe how this incredible horse earned the rank of sergeant, was featured in popular American magazines and became a national hero.

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