Lots of different animals went to war and all did different things such as donkeys carrying supplies cats caught rats in the trenches and some went as mascots.
A mascot can be many things like a teddy or a animal and people believe that they bring good luck.Many nz troops had mascots the soldiers kept mascots for lots of reasons a mascot was a friend and companion like a pet. A mascot gave them positive to think about. It was a reminder of home and normal life.
Some soldiers had mascots while they were in new Zealand some had mascots when they were overseas sailors in the navy had them too. Pelorus jack was a bulldog that lived on the ship HMS new zealand.
When the first pelorus jack died in an accident (he fell down a funnel) a second bulldog with the same name took his place.
Not all mascots survived the war some died in the fighting. A dog named Freda the mascot of the nz rifle brigade has a gravestone at cannock chase in england. lots of mascots had to be left behind lots animals were given to cairo zoo when the troops left the city
Fantastic summary Brooke. It is to the point and clear.
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Great story Brooke. Remember after a full stop you put two spaces before starting another sentence in the same paragraph. Love, Mummy
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