Sgt Reckless - A Korean War Horse Hero
The story of Sgt Reckless, a horse so heroic during the Korean war she was
promoted to Staff Sergeant by the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps,
and is listed alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Martin
Luther King, Mother Teresa and John Wayne as one of our all-time heroes.
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A horse owner
As a combat vietnam vet, I'm proud to hear her story. I was leaving from Pendleton when she passed away to a better place.
RECKLESS
WHERE CAN I GET THE FULLY STORY ON RECKLESS THE HORSE?
Just discovered this amazing creature.. question..
Is the recent movie based, or loosely based on Sgt Reckless? I had heard it was a "true story".
SSgt Reckless
The animals are here to teach us how to treat others, and occasionaly how to fight. That little sorrel knew how to "take it to town". RIP SSgt. Reckless--may you spend eternity in "Semper Fi Heaven".
Reckless the original War Horse
With War Horse, the movie, just coming out, it's nice to be reminded of Reckless.
Well done
From one old mud marine to another well done SSgt Reckless! Johnny Allred Abq, NM
SSgt Reckless
SSgt Reckless is the real war horse not some mivie and a marine also! simpher fi reck less!
a friend sent this to me
I just read all the account of Reckless. It takes a devoted animal to do the things she did for our Marines during battle. All I can say from a daughter of a former marine, now deceased, is Semper Fi to Sgt. Reckless !
SGT. RECKLESS
Awesome story! Semper Fi, OOHRAW!
Horse lover to the bone
I just read about Sgt Reckless. WoW. -she was so faithful & seemed to know what she was doing there. This animal deserved all the love & honor she got. All animals are truly underestemated for their intelligence , love & loyalty. No one Will ever hurt an animal where I happen to be. Their a beautiful gift from our creator. I truly was touched when I s aw the story about Reckless and will never forget it. yours truly , Lou .
I just recently read an
I just recently read an account on Reckless that, though longer, was identical in it's content. I love horses, but more importantly, I am amazed and proud of this little horse. I am so glad that she was honored anf brought to the states and given good care and honored for her service to our country. Her story is inspiring and is another reason we should appreciate all animals.
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