Yorkie Doodle Dandy -- 7th edition
Yorkie Doodle Dandy is Corporal William A. Wynne's story about Smoky a tiny Yorkshire Terrier found in a New Guinea foxhole during World War II. Smoky helped save the lives of servicemen who were faced with imminent airfield attack. Wynne's own life was spared while under a shipboard kamikaze attack--led by Smoky. Smoky is credited internationally for her therapy work in hospitals and care facilities. Post-war Smoky continued therapy work and performed on live television with Bill as trainer. Smoky ultimately proved to the world the therapeutic value of dogs to people during war conflict and recovery as well as in friendship entertainment and hope. Author William A. Wynne is nationally recognized for his award-winning black and white photography. While specializing in horticulture during high school he took an elective course in photography which changed his life forever. In 1944 the 26th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron of the U.S. Army Air Force placed Wynne directly into the Pacific