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  1. Dickin Medal (PDSA)

    Dickin Medal (PDSA)

    The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals in World War II. It is a bronze medallion, bearing the words "For Gallantry" and "We Also Serve" within a laurel wreath, carried on a ribbon of striped green, dark brown, and pale blue.
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  2. Simon the cat

    Simon the cat

    HMS Amethyst
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  3. Simon the cat HMS Amethyst Grave

    Simon the cat HMS Amethyst Grave

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  4. Simon the cat HMS Amethyst

    Simon the cat HMS Amethyst

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    Other Post Navy's greatest rat-catcher is remembered at Pet Cemetery

    The life of a Royal Navy cat, who gained fame for his exploits in helping to save the lives of the crew of HMS Amethyst in 1949, was commemorated at a special ceremony in East London yesterday, 1 November 2007. Former Royal Navy officers paid tribute to famous rat catcher 'Simon the Cat', who...
  6. Dickin Medal

    Dickin Medal

    This is the animal version of the V.C.
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