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Staff Sergeant Reckless (c. 1948 – May 13, 1968), a decorated warhorse who held official rank in the United States military, [1] was a mare of Mongolian horse breeding. Out of a racehorse dam, [a] she was purchased in October 1952 for $250 (equivalent to $2,900 in 2023) [2] from a Korean stableboy at the Seoul racetrack who needed money to buy an artificial leg for his sister. [3]
The first three were British horses Regal, Olga, and Upstart, followed by the Canadian Corps Cavalry horse Warrior and the American Sergeant Reckless. [1] The first three received their awards at a ceremony on 11 April 1947 [ 2 ] at Hyde Park in recognition of the courage they exhibited during World War II.
The horse, Sergeant Reckless, served with the U.S. Marines in numerous combat actions during the Korean War, carrying supplies and ammunition, and was also used to evacuate wounded. "Let the record show: Sergeant Reckless was a lot more courageous than I," said former senator John Warner in presenting the award in honor of the revered horse. [2]
Alford L. McMichael – first African American Marine to serve as Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Samuel Nicholas – first Commandant of the Marine Corps [ 8 ] Presley O'Bannon – first to raise the U.S. Flag over foreign soil as a result of combat, "Hero of Derna" which are the "shores of Tripoli" in the Marine hymn
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The next morning on the 26th, as the 5th Marines recovered from the previous day's fighting, Reckless was readied for her duties as ammunition carrier. [1]: 78–80 Before dawn Reckless was fitted with 8 recoilless rifle projectiles, 192 pounds of weight distributed across her back. Reckless was then led by the other Marines in her platoon to ...