Smoky was a Yorkshire Terrier who served in World War II. In 1944, she was found in a foxhole in the jungles of New Guinea by an American soldier who brought her back to camp and sold her to Corporal William A. Wynne for $6.44. For the next 2 years Smoky lived a soldiers life - sharing Wynne's meals and sleeping beside him in his tent. Because she was not an official military dog, she did not get dog food or medical care. Instead, she flew 12 air/sea rescue and photo reconnaissance missions—secured in the soldiers backpack—surviving 150 air raids along the way! Like many Yorkies, Smoky also loved to learn tricks and preform; she trained with the Special Services - entertaining soldiers in hospitals throughout Europe. After the war Smoky was flown back to the US hidden in a oxygen mask carrying case. For the next 10 years she made television and public appearances in Veterans hospitals until her death in 1957 at age 15. Smoky is considered the first Therapy Dog. #ww2 #militarystorytime #militarydog