Frank, the Soldier Dog
Life on the Civil War Research Trail
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The lore of the Civil War is filled with the stories of mascot dogs who followed the armies on camp and campaign. One of these intrepid canines served in the Orphan Brigade, Frank was his name, and he followed the men of Company B of the 2nd Kentucky Infantry. Here's his story.
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