Canine warrior
Subtitle: how a Vietnam scout dog inspired a national monument
By: John C. Burnam
Publisher: Lost Coast Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Fort Bragg, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 385
ISBN-13: 9781935448242
Subjects: History; Dogs; War use; Soldiers' monuments; Vietnam War, 1961-1975; American Personal narratives; U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument; United States. Army. Infantry Scout Dog Platoon, 44th; United States; Vietnam War (1961-1975) fast (OCoLC)fst01431664
Description: During his second tour as a US Army infantryman in the Vietnam War, John Burnam became a scout-dog handler. On combat missions, he learned of the dogs amazing ability to find enemy caches of ammunition and supplies, hidden base camps, and concealed tunnel entrances; saving countless lives by enabling American troops to avoid booby traps and ambushes. After retirement from the military, he became passionate about the idea of a national monument to honor them. Thanks to his efforts, the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument has been built at Lackland Air Force Base, where all of America's military dog teams are trained.--Publisher.
Notes: "Portions of this book were previously published in 'Dog tags of courage: combat infantrymen and war dog heros in Vietnam.' 2nd edition."--Title page verso.