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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.
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