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Kuno and his handler had been deployed to support the SBS forces during a night raid targeting al-Qaeda extremists in Afghanistan last year when they came under attack.
The forces, pinned down by grenade and machine-gun fire from an insurgent, were unable to advance.
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Kuno was sent in to break the deadlock. Without hesitation, he charged through a hail of bullets while wearing night-vision goggles to tackle the gunman, wrestling him to the ground and halting his attack.
Kuno ultimately changed the course of the mission and helped the forces successfully complete it.
But during the assault, he was shot in both his hind legs and was treated by his handler and medics in the back of a helicopter as they made their way to safety.
He suffered severe injuries - including a bullet narrowly missing the main artery - and needed several life-saving operations before he could be flown back to the UK for further treatment.
Vets had to amputate part of one of his rear paws to prevent a life-threatening infection taking hold.
After returning to the UK on an RAF plane, he underwent extensive reconstructive surgery.
Just like injured soldiers, Kuno began a lengthy rehabilitation program to restore function to his nerves and muscles and is said to have particularly enjoyed his sessions on the hydrotherapy treadmill.
Within months, he was fitted with a custom-made prosthesis to replace his missing paw and an orthotic brace to help his injured limb.
Kuno, who was on his second deployment when he was injured, is the first UK military dog to be fitted with such devices, which allow him to run and jump unencumbered - giving him many more happy years in retirement.
PDSA director-general Jan McLoughlin said: “Kuno’s heroic actions undoubtedly changed the course of the mission and saved lives.
“He took on the enemy without fear or hesitation, never faltering from his duty despite being seriously injured.
“For his bravery and devotion to duty, he is a thoroughly deserving recipient of the PDSA Dickin Medal and we look forward to formally presenting his award later this year.”
The forces, pinned down by grenade and machine-gun fire from an insurgent, were unable to advance.
UK:
Kuno was sent in to break the deadlock. Without hesitation, he charged through a hail of bullets while wearing night-vision goggles to tackle the gunman, wrestling him to the ground and halting his attack.
Kuno ultimately changed the course of the mission and helped the forces successfully complete it.
But during the assault, he was shot in both his hind legs and was treated by his handler and medics in the back of a helicopter as they made their way to safety.
He suffered severe injuries - including a bullet narrowly missing the main artery - and needed several life-saving operations before he could be flown back to the UK for further treatment.
Vets had to amputate part of one of his rear paws to prevent a life-threatening infection taking hold.
After returning to the UK on an RAF plane, he underwent extensive reconstructive surgery.
Just like injured soldiers, Kuno began a lengthy rehabilitation program to restore function to his nerves and muscles and is said to have particularly enjoyed his sessions on the hydrotherapy treadmill.
Within months, he was fitted with a custom-made prosthesis to replace his missing paw and an orthotic brace to help his injured limb.
Kuno, who was on his second deployment when he was injured, is the first UK military dog to be fitted with such devices, which allow him to run and jump unencumbered - giving him many more happy years in retirement.
PDSA director-general Jan McLoughlin said: “Kuno’s heroic actions undoubtedly changed the course of the mission and saved lives.
“He took on the enemy without fear or hesitation, never faltering from his duty despite being seriously injured.
“For his bravery and devotion to duty, he is a thoroughly deserving recipient of the PDSA Dickin Medal and we look forward to formally presenting his award later this year.”
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During World War two, in February 1942, an American G.I. discovered a small terroir dog in a fox hole in New Guinea. He named her Smokey. The soldier sold Smoky to another American G.I. William Wynne for two dollars. Over the next two years Wynne carried Smoky in his back pack.
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Smoky flew in 12 air/ sea rescue missions. Smoky survived 150 air raids on New Guinea. Smoky survived a typhoon in Okinawa.
Smoky jumps in a specially made parachute designed for her.
Bill Wynne (left) and linesman Bob Gapp send Smoky into a pipe to help string telephone wire beneath an airstrip heavily targeted by the Japanese. She is credited with saving 250 men and 40 U.S. planes from possible destruction over a three-day period.
Smoky visited hospitals in Australia and Korea. Smoky became the very first recorded 'Therapy Dog'.
After World War Two Smoky was taken to the United States as a therapy dog and was discovered by a television producer, and she was given her own television show and she became famous. She stayed with William Wynne and she worked for the next 12 years.
After 14 years Smoky the wonder dog died and William Wynne buried her in an old cartridge box.
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Indian Paramilitary CRPF's COBRA Unit with their Belgian Malinois K9
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