🐶 General Patton's Dog: Meet Willie, the Loyal Bull Terrier! 🌟

Explore the heartwarming tale of General George S. Patton, a decorated combat general with a profound love for dogs! 🐾 Originally known as 'Punch,' discover how Willie, the bull terrier, became Patton's devoted companion during World War II. 🛩️ After a touching origin tied to an RAF pilot, Patton's staff acquired Willie on March 4, 1944, in England. 📅 Patton, in his diary, expressed, "My bull pup took to me like a duck to water."
Named after a boy Patton fed during the Depression, Willie faithfully accompanied Patton in England, even alerting soldiers to the General's approach. 🏴󠁵󠁳󠁥󠁮󠁿 Join us on a journey through Patton's European campaigns, where Willie shared the mobile van with the General during rest. 🚐 Patton's gestures went beyond, with G.I. dog tags and a birthday party for Willie, his "second in command."
Discover how Willie continued his loyalty after Patton's passing in 1955, buried on the Patton Family's property. 🌳 Cartoonist Bill Mauldin vividly captures the essence: "If ever a dog was suited to a master, this one was." 🎨🐕 Embrace this heartwarming tale of a general's love for his faithful companion, Willie, in our video! 🎬

[@gawainethefirst]

Good boy, Willy.

[@SuperGreatSphinx]

All Dogs Go To Heaven

[@Sterling2016]

Willie went to war 💪

[@Sterling2016]

Willie was older than my mom and died 10 years before I was born. This video really choked me up. I love dogs.

[@Steven-p1o]

Willie what a name.The General what a gifted man. Where ever you are Patton and Willie have fun.

[@gloriagruca8290]

A best friend for sure.