Wojtek 1942

1942

Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear bought, as a young cub, in the mountains of Iran, by Polish II Corps soldiers who had been evacuated from the Soviet Union. In order to provide for his rations and transportation, he was eventually enlisted officially as a soldier with the rank of private, and was subsequently promoted to corporal.

1943

Wojtek enlisted in the army as a private..

1947

Wojtek enlisted in the army as a private..

1947

Wojtek enlisted in the army as a private..

1963

Wojtek died 2 December 1963, aged 21, weighing nearly 500 kg (1,100 lb), and over 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.

1963

Wojtek died 2 December 1963, aged 21, weighing nearly 500 kg (1,100 lb), and over 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) tall.

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