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Michael and Tich
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BRAVEHOUNDS are usually named after dogs awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal “for gallantry”. However, we must also remember the human handlers. Their bravery and dedication for the welfare of others is given in full knowledge of the risks. For their courage and commitment, we are eternally grateful.
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The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals in World War. It is a bronze medallion, bearing the words “For Gallantry” and “We Also Serve” within a laurel wreath, carried on a ribbon of striped green, dark brown, and pale blue. It is awarded to animals that have displayed “conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving or associated with any branch of the Armed Forces or Civil Defence Units”. The award is commonly referred to as “the animals’ Victoria Cross”.
SASHA (Mouseover image for DM recipient)
DM citation: “For outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty while assigned to 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, in Afghanistan 2008.”
Afghanistan. 24.07.2008. Killed in Action • Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe (24) and his search dog Sasha – Royal Army Veterinary Corps attached to 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment.
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REX
DM citation: “For outstanding good work in the location of casualties in burning buildings. Undaunted by smouldering debris, thick smoke, intense heat and jets of water from fire hoses, this dog displayed uncanny intelligence and outstanding determination in his efforts to follow up any scent which led him to a trapped casualty.”
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ROB
DM citation: “Took part in landings during North African Campaign with an Infantry unit and later served with a Special Air Unit in Italy as patrol and guard on small detachments lying-up in enemy territory. His presence with these parties saved many of them from discovery and subsequent capture or destruction. Rob made over 20 parachute descents.”
SASHA (Mouseover image for DM recipient)
DM citation: “For outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty while assigned to 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, in Afghanistan 2008.”
Afghanistan. 24.07.2008. Killed in Action • Lance Corporal Kenneth Rowe (24) and his search dog Sasha – Royal Army Veterinary Corps attached to 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment.
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REX
DM citation: “For outstanding good work in the location of casualties in burning buildings. Undaunted by smouldering debris, thick smoke, intense heat and jets of water from fire hoses, this dog displayed uncanny intelligence and outstanding determination in his efforts to follow up any scent which led him to a trapped casualty.”
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ROB
DM citation: “Took part in landings during North African Campaign with an Infantry unit and later served with a Special Air Unit in Italy as patrol and guard on small detachments lying-up in enemy territory. His presence with these parties saved many of them from discovery and subsequent capture or destruction. Rob made over 20 parachute descents.”
TICH
DM citation: “For loyalty, courage and devotion to duty under hazardous conditions of war 1941 to 1945, while serving with the 1st King’s Rifle Corps in North Africa and Italy.”
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ANTIS
DM citation: “Served in the French Air Force and RAF from 1940 to 1945, both in N. Africa and England. Returning to Czechoslovakia after the war, he substantially helped his master’s escape across the frontier when after the death of Jan Masaryk, he had to fly from the Communists.”
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MR CHIPS
DM citation: “For bravery and devotion to duty during the US Army’s invasion of Sicily on 10 July 1943.”
TICH
DM citation: “For loyalty, courage and devotion to duty under hazardous conditions of war 1941 to 1945, while serving with the 1st King’s Rifle Corps in North Africa and Italy.”
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ANTIS
DM citation: “Served in the French Air Force and RAF from 1940 to 1945, both in N. Africa and England. Returning to Czechoslovakia after the war, he substantially helped his master’s escape across the frontier when after the death of Jan Masaryk, he had to fly from the Communists.”
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MR CHIPS
DM citation: “For bravery and devotion to duty during the US Army’s invasion of Sicily on 10 July 1943.”
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