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Description:Marine Devil Dogs and their handlers join infantry units in the track to the fighting front at Guam. Trained as messengers and sentries, the animals are uncanny at spotting snipers and several members of their unit have been commended by the Marine Corps Commandant for outstanding performance in Pacific Action. July 22, 1944. (National Archives).
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