troops. He was observed doing this at Forts Sheridan and Hamilton. Another lifelong activity was Rags' daily tour of whatever army base at which he was living. Early on, he would identify the mess halls with the best food and most hospitable staff. He would visit them each day for treats, and most had a special water bowl placed out for him. See also Chips (dog) Lex (dog) Philly (dog) List of individual dogs Notes References External links Rags: Dog Hero of World War I. St. Petersburg Times Rags First Division Rags Facebook page Military animals Individual dogs 1936 animal deaths 1916 animal births Military animals of World War I