Staff Sergeant Reckless: No Greater Love
Dr. William F. Holland Jr. Ph.d.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
This is a true story about a war hero named Reckless who served in numerous combat operations during the Korean War. Whats unusual about this? Reckless was a horse who carried supplies and ammunition, and was also used to evacuate the wounded. We often do not consider the intelligence of God’s creation and how loving and loyal they can be. She was chestnut colored with a blaze and three white stockings. Her bloodline is unconfirmed but was thought to be primarily Mongolian. However, she did have some features, particularly the shape of her head, that were similar to horses of Thoroughbred lineage. She was small, standing only 14 hands and weighing 900 pounds. She was estimated to be around three or four years old when she was purchased by Marine Lieutenant Eric Pedersen in October 1952 for $250.