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In 1943, Herman the cat would officially be commissioned by the military as an Expert Mouser. His primary duty was to control and extirpate the rodent population aboard the vessel.
Herman officially became a member of the U.S. Armed Forces at eight months old. Just like any other Coast Guardsman, Herman was issued an identification card for his hometown in Baltimore on January 12. His ID was as legit as anyone else’s, having a formal serial number of 05225058 authenticated by pertinent officials.