Katonah, New York: Chips the War Dog
- Address:
- 2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY
- Directions:
- Part of the Veterans Memorial in Lasdon Park. Entrance is on the south side of NY-35, ether 2.5 miles east of Yorktown Heights, or two miles west of Whitehall Corners.
- Hours:
- Daily 8-4. Gated after hours.
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Bronze statue of the "Most Decorated K-9 of WWII," who was raised in nearby Pleasantville. Chips was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, and Purple Heart, but they were later revoked; the Army said that animals didn't deserve medals.
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The sculpture of war hero Chips can be found along the Trail of Honor. Walk the loop and you can see some really nice memorials.
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