20 reactions | Scrapper Shrapnel, Mascot of USS Yorktown, 1943 Meet “Scrapper Shrapnel,” or “Scrappy” for short—the beloved mascot of USS Yorktown during World War II. Between flight ops and air raids, this little dog lifted the crew’s spirits on the carrier’s long Pacific voyages, proving that even in war, loyalty and courage came in all sizes. #USSYorktown #WWII #NavyMascot #PacificWar #USNavy #WarDogs | The Reliable Narrator | Facebook

The USS Yorktown (CV-10), nicknamed the "Fighting Lady," was an Essex-class aircraft carrier that served the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1970. Renamed from the Bonhomme Richard to honor the carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) lost at the Battle of Midway, she participated in major campaigns of the Pacific War, earning 11 battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation. After the war, she served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, conducted atomic testing, and recovered the Apollo 8 crew. Today, Yorktown is a museu