Who was Smoky the War Dog? (presented by Genealogy Club)

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This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 pm. Learn about using different online databases, breaking through “brick walls,” obtaining vital records, and documenting and organizing your family research. Come share your family research success stories and continue to increase the “branches” on your family tree! 

Monthly Topic: Smoky the War Dog

From a lucky chance discovery at the bottom of an abandoned fox hole in Papua New Guinea during WWII to becoming a famous entertainer, a decorated war hero and the world’s first official Therapy Dog of record Smoky’s story is nothing short of amazing. After being rescued in the jungle she went on to be named the number one mascot in the South Pacific, she earned eight battle stars for her bravery and the lives she saved, and she was the dog that inspired the creation of today’s therapy dog programs. Please join us for this one of a kind Genealogy Program about a Hero War Dog!

View more Genealogy resources on the library's website: https://www.newlenoxlibrary.org/books-services/genealogy