Sarbi, Purple Cross Recipient
Animal Bravery Awards
Dickin Bravery Award for Animals
The PDSA Dickin Medal, recognised worldwide as the animals’ Victoria Cross, is awarded to animals displaying conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty while serving or associated with any branch of the Armed Forces or Civil Defence Units. The PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award any animal can receive whilst serving in military conflict.
Source: PDSA.ork.uk, 2014
Animals in War
Animals are often the forgotten army of War. Millions of animals gave their lives to help the forces on all sides. They were selected for their variety of natural skills and instincts and they displayed unwavering courage even when exposed to extreme conditions. Animals were put to many uses in war and sometimes they had jobs to do: the horses, camels, mules, and donkeys were used to transport soldiers and equipment, as well as carrier pigeons and tracker dog with their special talents. Often animals are used as mascots and pets, or as symbols on badges and flags.
Useful General Resources: eBooks
Look for this button (above) on the READ page of "Find Information", then search for the eBooks shown below:
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Light Horse Boy
by ISBN: 9781922089137Publication Date: 2014-04-01In 1914 Jim and Charlie abandon the Australian outback for the excitement and adventure of the war to end all wars. But in the Light Horse they quickly discover the brutal realities of life on the frontline.
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M is for Mates
Call Number: PN 355.424 MWithout the service of animals, many more Australians would have lost their lives during wartime.
WASLA Teacher Librarian of the Year- 2017: Jo-Anne Urquhart
- 2016: Lise Legg
WASLA Library Officer of the Year- 2012: Karen Notley