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Sgt. Stubby, a stray dog turned World War I hero, is being remembered 100 years after his death.
Found on the streets of New Haven, Stubby bonded with Pvt. James Conroy and was secretly taken to France with the 102nd Infantry Regiment. Discovered aboard the ship, he avoided removal by saluting an officer — a moment credited with saving his place.
During the war, Stubby warned troops of gas attacks, located wounded soldiers, and helped capture a German spy, later becoming the first dog promoted to sergeant. Commemorations are underway across Connecticut, including at the Connecticut State Library, where a new statue honors Sgt. Stubby and visitors can touch a replica of the coat he wore during his service. Additional memorial statues in Hartford and Middletown continue to preserve the legacy of Connecticut’s first military working dog.
