Sergeant Reckless: The True Story of the Little Horse Who Became a Hero

This true account tells of Reckless, a young mare found by U.S. Marines during the Korean War. The Marines adopted her and trained her to carry ammunition as a packhorse. She repeatedly went into battle, showing bravery and devotion, and became the only animal ever to hold a military rank. The book follows Reckless’s service with the Marines and includes an author’s note and selected bibliography.