The World War I Donkey: Jimmy "The Sergeant"

From the April 2012 Mail Online "The donkey born in a First World War trench which became a mascot for British troops."

** Jimmy "The Sergeant" donkey was born at the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

** Wounded by shellfire three times in two years on the frontlines.

** Taught to raise a hoof in salute by the soldiers who raised him.

** After the war, he raised thousands of pounds for the RSPCA.

** Was weaned on cans of condensed milk.

** Carried equipment and soldiers.

The Long-Eared, Braying Soldier. --DaCoot