In 1917 Private Robert Conroy during training at Yale University found a stray dog who he adopted and would later be name Stubby. Even though there was a ban against pets in the camp, Conroy would smuggle Stubby onto a transport ship to France. In France he joined the 102nd “Yankee division” infantry Regiment. He became the 102nd infantry unofficial mascot. Stubby would heroically serve in 17 battles. Stubby would go on patrols helping in finding wounded soldiers. Stubby would warn soldiers of incoming gas attacks saving his regiment from surprise attacks. Stubby was famously known for holding a spy in no mans land until American Soldiers arrived, which lead to the capture of an American spy. For his bravery and service, Stubby was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, becoming the first dog to achieve military rank in the U.S. Army. After the war, Stubby became a national hero, meeting with Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, and Calvin Coolidge. Stubby died in 1926 in Conroy’s arms and is now honored with an exhibit at the National Museum of American History.