Rob was sold into the war effort for five shillings by his owners near Ellesmere - but the medal he earned went for £140,000! Read his story via BBCNews here:
Basil Bayne said Rob's presence behind enemy lines saved lives which led to him getting the PDSA Dickin Medal for Gallantry
Basil Bayne, the son of Rob's owner, said his presence behind enemy lines saved lives, which led to him getting the PDSA's Dickin Medal for Gallantry. His parents heard a radio appeal for dogs to be "submitted to the war effort" for guard duty and they volunteered him in 1942, he said. The Dickin Medal was established in 1943 by the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals founder Maria Dickin, and is the highest award an animal can receive while serving in military conflict.Mr Bayne said he was stunned by the amount the memorabilia sold for.
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