A true equine war horse and hero....

http://www.horsenation.com/2013/07/24/in-the-news-real-war-horse-reckless-honored-with-statue-at-marine-museum-in-quantico/

It really leaves a warm spot in my heart to think that this little mare will be forever memorialized in Virginia as the true hero that she was.  Although there were many "war horses" in many wars, she showed the bravery and resilience that many people, let alone a prey animal like a horse would.  My father fought in this war and although he was in a different branch of the Military, and had been gone from service before Sgt. Reckless was in her prime, he can recall many a Mongolian pony setting the bar for bravery and endurance in such a troubled time as war.