Pigeons and parachuting dog decorated as D-Day heroes
by Samuel Montgomery
Jun 01, 2024
3 minutes
Pigeons and a parachuting dog were among those to perform acts of valour while deployed to the frontline during D-Day.
Their heroics have been immortalised through the PDSA Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
The Dickin Medal, named after the veterinary charity’s founder, has been awarded 75 times since it was founded in 1943.
Recipients comprise 38 dogs, 32 pigeons, four horses and one cat.
Brian was awarded the in 1947 🎖️While parachuting into France, Brian faced severe
— PDSA (@PDSA_HQ)
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