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Lex (dog)
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Lex (1999 – March 25, 2012) was the first active duty, fully fit military working dog to be granted early retirement in order to be adopted. Working for his United States Marine Corps handler Corporal Dustin J. Lee in the Iraq War, he was wounded in an attack that killed Lee, and subsequently was awarded an honorary Purple Heart.
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![]() Dustin Lee and Lex in Iraq | |
Born | 1999 Lackland AFB, Texas |
Died | March 25, 2012(2012-03-25) (aged 12–13) Starkville, Mississippi |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 2002–2007 |
Rank | SSG |
Service number | E132 |
Unit | MCLB Albany |
Battles/wars | Iraq War (WIA) |
Awards | honorary Purple Heart |
Other work | therapy dog |
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