General George S. Patton's Dog “Willie Mourns the Loss of his Master. Image size: 1600 x 1241 pixel. General George S. Patton’s dog “Willie,” mourns the loss of his master and friend after his death in an automobile accident in occupied Germany, 1946. General George S. Patton led U.S. armies in World War II. He was notorious for his strong opinions and inability to avoid controversies.