A Mascot in Salonika, WW1
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A Mascot in Salonika, WW1
Tiny, a small donkey found dying by the roadside by the 26th Divisional Train in Salonika, was adopted as a mascot and has since used his liberty by breaking every known written or unwritten military law in the camp. He has also been known to drink nine mugs of tea in succession. Date: 1916
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26th Dardanelles Divisional Donkey Mascot Mascots Regimental Salonika Tiny
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In the chaotic and harsh conditions of the Salonika Front during World War I, a small donkey named Tiny brought a touch of warmth and joy to the soldiers of the 26th Divisional Train. Tiny was discovered by the soldiers, dying by the roadside in 1916. Compassionate and with a sense of humor, the soldiers adopted Tiny as their regimental mascot. Despite being a mascot, Tiny had a mischievous streak and a knack for breaking every known military law in the camp. He would wander freely around the camp, much to the amusement and frustration of the soldiers. His antics were a welcome distraction from the harsh realities of the war. One of Tiny's most notable feats was his tea-drinking ability. He was known to drink nine mugs of tea in succession, much to the astonishment and delight of the soldiers. The image captured here shows Tiny enjoying a well-deserved cup of tea, a small luxury in the harsh conditions of the Salonika Front. Tiny's story is a testament to the human-animal bond that existed during the Great War. He brought a sense of joy and companionship to the soldiers, and his antics provided a much-needed distraction from the horrors of the battlefield. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the unique and often unexpected ways that animals, like Tiny, contributed to the morale of the troops during World War I.
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