Knoxville in Knox County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

War Dog Memorial

Photographed by Tom Bosse, March 28, 2018

1. War Dog Memorial Marker

Inscription. This War Dog Memorial is an exact replica of the original erected in Guam in 1994, was donated by Dr. Maurice Acree as a tribute to the unique bond between dogs and humans. Dr. Acree became a major benefactor to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine as an expression of his love for the Doberman Pinscher and in recognition of the exceptional patient care provided by the college.

Dedicated
July 17, 1998

Erected 1998.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Animals • War, World II.

Location. 35° 56.731′ N, 83° 56.486′ W. Memorial is in Knoxville, Tennessee, in Knox County. It is on Neyland Drive SW, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Knoxville TN 37996, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in East Tennessee. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Votes for Women (approx. half a mile away); 2111 Terrace Avenue (approx. half a mile away); Bleak House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Longstreet's Headquarters (approx. 0.9 miles away); Fort Sanders U.D.C. Monument (approx. one mile away); Fort Higley (approx. one mile away); The Assault Upon Fort Sanders (approx. one mile away); Fort Sanders (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knoxville.

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marker is no longer nearby. Death of Gen. William P. Sanders (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Tom Bosse

2. War Dog Memorial Marker

Photographed by Tom Bosse, March 28, 2018

3. War Dog Memorial Marker

"Always Faithful" was inspired by the spirit of these heroic dogs who are the embodiment of love and devotion. Sculptress: Susan Bahary To honor the working heritage of the Doberman Pinscher, the United Doberman Club dedicated this statue to the courageous Doberman Pinscher that valiantly served during the War in the Pacific.

Photographed by Tom Bosse, March 28, 2018

4. War Dog Memorial Marker

25 Marine War Dogs gave their lives liberating Guam in 1944. They served as sentries, messengers, scouts. They explored caves, detected mines and booby traps. Semper Fidelis.

Kurt · Yonnie · Koko · Bunkie · Skipper · Poncho · Tubby · Hobo · Nig · Prince · Fritz · Emmy · Missy · Cappy · Duke · Max · Blitz · Arno · Silver · Brockie · Bursch · Pepper · Ludwig · Rickey · Tam (Buried at sea off Asan Point)

Given in their memory and on behalf of the surviving men of the 2nd and 3rd Marine War Dog Platoons, many of whom owe their lives to the bravery and sacrifice of these gallant animals.

By William W. Putney DVM C.O. 3rd Dog Platoon
Dedicated this day 21 July 1994

Photographed by Tom Bosse, March 28, 2018

5. War Dog Memorial Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 21, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.