World War I 1914 1918 was raging across Europe The Central Powers led by Germany had attacked the Allied Powers which included France Great Britain and Russia
In April of 1917 the United States entered the war siding with the Allies Private J Robert Conroy came to New Haven Connecticut He was training in the 102nd Infantry Regiment in the Army’s 26th Yankee Division
A young dog was often seen trotting proudly behind Private Conroy The shabby stray had been shadowing him for weeks ever since Conroy had tossed the pup a few scraps to eat
One day Conroy brought his canine friend back to his barracks He made a bed for him under his bunk
