Have you ever heard of Wojtek the Soldier Bear? He was a Syrian Brown bear who enlisted in the Polish army during World War II and served as an honorary soldier. Not only did he serve as a mascot for the 22nd Transport Company, but he also helped move crates of ammunition while serving in the Middle East and Europe. Read on to learn more about this unique and inspiring story. How Wojtek Became a Soldier Nestled in the Zagros Mountains of Persia, members of the Polish II Corps discovered an unexpected ally during their 1942 expedition: a bear named Wojtek. Affectionately known as “The Soldier Bear,” Wojtek quickly became…