Woodbridge Town Library Purves Lecture: They Called her Reckless, a true story of love, war, and one extraordinary horse

When the U.S. Marine Fifth Regiment’s Recoilless Rifle Platoon acquired a small Korean pony to haul ammunition up the steep hills to the front lines, what they got was a real-life hero, Reckless, the courageous and indomitable warhorse who stood with her buddies for two years during the Korean War, saving many lives, raising spirits, and winning the love and respect of all who knew her. She came on base in October 1952, disrupting a softball game and capturing the attention of everyone around. Immediately named for the ”reckless” rifles she would supply, she began life with the Marines as Private First Class Reckless.

Join Connecticut author Janet Barrett to hear her story, made possible by the contributions of more than 60 marines, who shared their memories of Reckless from Korea and thereafter. This heart-warming, awe-inspiring, and downright funny story, tells of an incredible human-horse connection, and the power it unleashed.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Woodbridge Library. Refreshments will be served.

The Woodbridge Town Library is located at 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525

Registration is required. Please register online here.