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Published Date: 25 April 2009
A MEDAL for gallantry awarded to a stray dog at the end of the Second World War fetched £24,250 at a London auction yesterday. The mongrel, called Rip, was awarded a Dickin Medal in 1945 after sniffing out air raid victims during the Blitz.
The winning bidder chose to remain anonymous.


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  • Last Updated: 24 April 2009 10:00 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: World War II
 
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drunken proffet,

Tassy 25/04/2009 08:52:43
Can we assume that the dogs who work within the armed forces may get a T bone steak?

 

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