Staff Sergeant Reckless • Marine Corps War Horse - Hero

Staff Sergeant Reckless was a decorated war horse who held official rank in the United States Marine Corps. She was purchased in October 1952 for $250 In Seoul, Korea and trained to be a pack horse for the Recoilless Rifle Platoon, Anti-Tank Company, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. She served in numerous combat actions during the Korean War, carrying supplies and ammunition, and was also used to evacuate wounded. The highlight of her nine-month military career came in late March 1953 during the Ba