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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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File:Hero Military Working Dog Awarded Animals Victoria Cross MOD 45167434.jpg
The (retired) Military Working Dog (MWD), who suffered life-changing injuries while supporting British Forces fighting Al Qaeda, was awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal for his bravery and devotion to duty.

During the 2019 operation, four-year-old Belgian Shepherd Malinois, Kuno, and his handler were deployed in support of specialist UK and host nation forces on a compound raid against a well-armed and aggressive enemy when they came under attack.

His injuries were so severe he required several operations before he was stable enough to fly back to the UK. Sadly, part of one of Kuno’s rear paws had to be amputated to prevent life-threatening infection.

But now he is thriving in retirement after becoming the first UK MWD to be fitted with custom-made prosthetic limbs.

  • Organization: MOD
  • Object Name: DDC-24112020-crop
  • Keywords: Gallantry Awards, Medal, Decoration, Awards, Medals, Parade, Army, MWD, Military Working Dog, Canine, Dog, Animal, Royal Navy, Belgian Shepherd, Malinois, Kuno, Dickin Medal, bravery, Prosthetic limb, Artificial Limb
  • Country: UK
Date 08:25:02.89+01:00 Source Author Sgt Jimmy Wise Permission
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