About me

I was found on the Yale campus in 1917 by the man I would spend the rest of my life with, J. Robert Conroy. He was a soldier in the US Army, preparing to go to what would be called World War I. When he and the rest of the men shipped out for the Western Front in France, I went with them, smuggled aboard the SS Minnesota.
I was not supposed to be there, but the generals saw how well I got on with the men and made them feel better. I learned how to salute, too.
In France I saw many battles, and was wounded by gas and grenades. I was always nursed back to health and returned to Robert. At night, I would leave the trenches to find wounded men, and one time caught a German spy.
I was awarded many medals which I wore on a coat the women of Chateau-Thierry made for me and met many generals. I was promoted to sergeant, though Robert was only a corporal!
When the war was over, I was smuggled home, and when Robert went to Georgetown University, I went with him and became the mascot. I was the Hoya. During half-time at the football games, I pushed the football all over the field.
During my life, I went from homeless dog to mascot of the 102nd Infantry, Yankee Division, traveled the world, was awarded medals, met three presidents, and attended Georgetown.

It was a good life for a brave stray.

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