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A list of awards and mentions given to war animals

Discussion in 'WWII General' started by mac_bolan00, Aug 27, 2014.

  1. mac_bolan00

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    i couldn't find a thread about it. i'm reminded of a british animated movie ("Valiant") that mentioned at the end that animals received awards or mentions for wartime service. these included horses, dogs, carrier pigeons, i think even a cat.
     
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    WWI rather than WWII, but in Brussels Belgium there is a large statue/monument to "the pigeon soldiers", honoring the carrier pigeons.
     
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    great material! thanks gents!
     
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    KodiakBear has a good read in his book " A Kodiak Bear Mauling " regarding the service a bear provided. One smart cookie. The bear I mean...Maybe KB could put a bit down here.
     
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