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1914-1919: Did a goat really go to war?
Sergeant Billy
Why a Booktrail?
1914-1919: Did a goat really go to war?
What you need to know before your trail
A delightful tale inspired by the true story of a brave goat war hero. Perfect for fans of Finding Winnie and Rescue and Jessica. During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort. Billy…Trained with the soldiers. Was smuggled across the ocean. Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges. Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason. Got trench foot. Head -butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell.
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Travel with Sergeant Billy BookTrail style from Saskatchewan to France
During World War I, a goat named Billy was adopted by a platoon of soldiers and made his way across the ocean to be part of the war effort.
The 5th Battalion, CEF adopted a goat from Broadview as their mascot. The town now has a museum and exhibits dedicated to the remarkable true story and perhaps the most famous goat in the world.
Billy:
* Trained with the soldiers
* Was smuggled across the ocean
* Got snuck into the frontlines in a box of oranges
* Ate some secret documents and was arrested for treason
* Got trench foot
* Head-butted soldiers into a trench and saved them from a shell
* Came back home a decorated war hero
Booktrail Boarding Pass: Sergeant Billy
Destination: Saskatchewan, France Author/Guide: Mireille Messier Departure Time: 1914-1919
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