Uploaded August 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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During World War II, the 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the 2nd Polish Corps had an unusual soldier among its ranks, a 440-pound Syrian bear named Wojtek.

Wojtek first came to the company as a cub, but over the course of the war he matured and was given the rank of corporal in the Polish army.

To read more about Corporal Wojtek, our furry 440-pound bear soldier check out this article: wearethemighty.com/articles/the-story-of-wojtek-the-440-pound-bear-that-drank-smoked-and-carried-weapons-for-the-polish-army-during-world-war-ii

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