Dogs in the Civil War-- Part 3: More About Jack

Jack stayed with his regiment for all except six months when he was held by Confederates as a prisoner dog of war. While in prison he gave great cheer to other Union prisoners. Later, he was exchanged even up for a Confederate. (I have to wonder how that man felt about being exchanged for a dog?)

Jack was in many battles and was captured one other time, but escaped in six hours. He was severely wounded at Malvern Hill and received lesser wounds at other battles.

He reportedly also understood bugle calls, searched for comrades on battlefields and would follow only the 102nd.

On December 23, 1864, at Frederick City, Maryland, he disappeared and was never seen again. Most of the 102nd believe he was killed by someone for his collar.

Lousy Thing to Do. --Old Secesh