Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1775 -. General Photograph File of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1927 - 1981. Photograph of Ernie Pyle Talking to Jeep, a Scout and Security Patrol Doberman Pinscher, 1/24/1945.

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Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1775 -. General Photograph File of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1927 - 1981. Photograph of Ernie Pyle Talking to Jeep, a Scout and Security Patrol Doberman Pinscher, 1/24/1945.

Records of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1775 -. General Photograph File of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1927 - 1981. Photograph of Ernie Pyle Talking to Jeep, a Scout and Security Patrol Doberman Pinscher, 1/24/1945.

1945

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Original Caption 1: "Guam...Ernie Pyle, the celebrated journalist, recently visited leathernecks of the 3rd Marine Division, where along with talking to the veterans of the fighting on Bougainville and Guam, he observed the famous Marine Corps war dogs for the first time. Shown here talking to "Jeep", a scout and security patrol Doberman Pinscher, Ernie was impressed with the high standards set by the dogs and their oustanding battle records to date in the Pacific fighting. "Jeep" is 18 months old and has been overseas only a short time." Original Caption 2: "The picture of the day was taken at regular guard watch, with his handler, Private Louie E. White (RR#2, Box 353-A, Austell, Georgia), near the command post of Major General Graves Erskine, commanding officer of the Third Marine Division. "Jeep" has proven highly dependable while on guard duty with his handler, sensing any irregularity near the command post, and barking the alarm. Off duty, he is a very mild-tempered dog. From left to right: Mr. Pyle and Jeep; Private First Class James R. Jerele (24240 Webber Road, Euclid, Ohio); Private First Class John R. Brunner (412 W. 33rd Street, Kansas, Missouri); and Private White." Photographer: TSgt. J. Mindell

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