onsidered the most decorated dog in World War II, Chips, a German Shepherd mix, saved his handler when Italian soldiers began shooting at the duo with a concealed machine gun during the July 1943 invasion of Sicily. Chips gallantly rushed the Italian stronghold and captured four Italian soldiers enduring powder burns and a scalp wound from the raid. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower personally thanked Chips for his bravery and loyalty to the soldiers.
Timeline
Other Facts
There are no other facts. Select Add to add facts or records.