This book has been out for a few years, but I don't think we've covered it before. Here's the product information form Amazon.
-Editor
The Animal Victoria Cross: The Dickin Medal
by Peter Hawthrone
Sixty-three animals have won the Dickin Medal, the highest award for animal bravery. Their inspiring stories are told, for the first time in one
book, The Animal Victoria Cross. Four types of animal have been honored, dogs, horses, pigeons and one cat. Simon, the feline, is credited with
saving an entire ship's crew. Canine breeds include Alsatians, Terriers, Collies and Spaniels. The majority of awards were related to war service and
the conflicts include the Second World War, Korea, Iraq, Yugoslavia and Afghanistan. The Al-Qaeda attack on the Twin Towers as well as the Blitz saw
great courage exhibited by animals such as Rip, the dog who saved many lives. In addition to British animals, there are American, Canadian,
Australian and Egyptian winners of this unique award. Animal lovers everywhere will treasure this delightful book. It is ideal to ‘dip' into or read
from cover to cover.
For more information, or to order, see:
The Animal Victoria Cross: The Dickin Medal
(https://www.amazon.com/Animal-Victoria-Cross-Dickin-Medal/dp/1781590427)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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