The Dickin Medal. The PDSA Dickin Medal is awarded to animals for conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving in military conflict. Here, Rob the Collie is receiving his Dickin Medal in 1945. Rob made over 20 parachute descents during the North African Campaign; serving with the Special Air Service .

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