5/29/2023 0 Comments Stubby the war dog by ann bausum![]() ![]() ![]() The Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery is patterned after the PDSA Dickin Medal, created in the United Kingdom in 1943 to honor exceptional bravery or devotion to duty by animals in wars and other conflicts. "He deserves to be retired," Schnell said. ![]() Last month, he and Schnell left active duty. In more than 400 searches, raids and other military operations, Bass never had a Marine die on his watch. He's playful at heart, but he can tell when it's 'game time.' " "He is by far the most intelligent, courageous and clearheaded dog I've ever worked with," said his handler, Staff Sergeant Alex Schnell. Marines in Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia from 2014 to 2019. In all, eight animals - a horse, two pigeons and five dogs - were honored for their service and sacrifice dating back more than 100 years, to the battlefields of World War I.īucca and the other living medal recipient, a dog named Bass, attended Thursday's ceremony.īass, an explosives detector, served four deployments with U.S. Bucca's actions and attention to duty led to his being among the first to receive a new award called the Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery. ![]()
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