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Becoming a Marine
William Fredrick Nice became a Marine in 1905, ending his career in 1919. Nice was the second lieutenant of the 49th company of the 5th regiment marines and was station in France during World War 1. During his time as a Marine he had earned the nickname "Gunner Nice of The Devil-Dogs". -
Animals used in World War 1
In World War 1, they used a multitude of different animals, such as horses, pigeons, and cats. 16 million animals served in World War 1, with many of them dying, either from getting shot or from poison gas. Horses, Camels, and similar animals were used for transporting items such as guns, ammunition, water, and food. Dogs and Cats were also used, but while both were used for exterminating rats in the trenches, dogs had another use, transporting letters to allies. -
Animals used in World War 1
During the first World War. over 16 million animals served in the battles, with many of them dying from either gunfire or the tests we used them for. A multitude of animals, such as horses and camels, were used for transportation of things like food, water, ammunition, and weaponry. Some animals also had multiple purposes, similar to how dogs were both courier along with courier pigeons, and how they also helped cats exterminate rats in the trenches. -
His Leadership
On the 22nd of June, in 1917, the ship named DeKalb faced enemy submarines of which fired torpedoes at them. Nice was in charge during this time and took open fire upon the submarines and hit them directly. They soon arrived to France with no other inconveniences and were the first U.S. marine unit in France. -
Being a Hero, Even If He Fails
During battle against the Germans, Nice ran toward them in order to save a Lieutenant, but on his way back he was shot in the back and rushed to a nearby first aid station. Somers, the Lieutenant, sadly didn't make it, but Nice continued to live and fight. Nice ran from the first aid station just the day after for fear of being transferred. -
Pushing through the Fight
Whilst fighting in France, Nice was shot in the arm, but claimed it as a flesh wound and kept fighting through the battle. This was one in many instances where Nice had been injured and wanted to continue fighting and had been forced to retreat to a hospital. -
The Fight
Nice fought in the Battle of Liberation in 1918.
