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KING OLLIE HOUSE of BULLDOG

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Dec 29, 2016
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King Ollie
The first mascot of the USMC was an English Bulldog named Jiggs. Jiggs enlisted in the Marines in 1922 and quickly climbed through the ranks, attaining the rank of Sergeant Major in 1925. Sgt. Maj. Jiggs died in 1928 and his death was mourned throughout the Marine Corps.

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Oh, look at those stylish hats! Thanks for sharing the picture.
 
What a great photo and history lesson!
 
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