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Only one cat was awarded the PDSA’s Dickin Medal for war service - captain’s cat Simon living aboard HMS Amethyst. From 2004. Show more
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4 Extra Debut. Considered the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross - Dylan Winter traces the history of the PDSA Dickin Medal. From 2004. Show more
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The history of the PDSA Dickin Medal. 2/5: The Cat among the Pigeons. Simon was the cat onboard HMS Amethyst, which was held captive on the Yangtze River for a hundred days in 1949.
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Dylan Winter hears amazing tales of the 24 dogs awarded the PDSA's Dickin Medal for Second World War service. From 2004. Show more
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Dylan Winter learns about the bravery back in 1941 of life-saving Gander the Newfoundland dog in Hong Kong. From 2004. Show more
