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#TodaysHeros are also known as Man's Best Friend Here are just 4 of the 36 furry hero's who have selflessly dedicated their loyalty to humans & been awarded The PDSA Dickin Medal for Conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving in military conflict. 
BOB the Dog: A Labrador/Collie Cross, worked on patrol at Green Hill, North Africa; served with the 6th Battalion Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, alongside Sergeant RE Cleggett. They carried out patrol work, Bob's warnings of enemy activity saving the lives of many soldiers
RIP the Dog: A Mixed breed Terrier, was found by an Air Raid Warden. He was adopted by the Southill Street Air Raid Patrol their mascot and very first Search and Rescue Dog. RIP led to over 100 lives being saved in a single year.
#TodaysHeros WHAT A WOMAN!
Daphne Pearson, was the first woman to win the George Cross
On the night of May 30, 1940, several aircraft had taken off to bomb enemy-held harbours in France.
One plane, R3389 MK-W, failed to release its bombs and turned back for Detling.
Daphne Pearson, was the first woman to win the George Cross
On the night of May 30, 1940, several aircraft had taken off to bomb enemy-held harbours in France.
One plane, R3389 MK-W, failed to release its bombs and turned back for Detling.
Bad weather closed in. The four-man crew became fearful they would not find the airfield. As they were crossing the English coast one of the Anson's twin engines began to stutter.
A break in the cloud suddenly revealed they were only a few miles from touchdown. But as they began their run-in, the stalled engine burst into flames and the second engine also began to stutter.
Pilot Officer David Bond dropped the aircraft onto the grass...
Pilot Officer David Bond dropped the aircraft onto the grass...
