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Rob (1939 – 18 January 1952) was a Collie dog who in 1945 was awarded the Dickin Medal, considered to be the animals' Victoria Cross. He was alleged to have made over 20 parachute descents during the North African Campaign, serving with the SAS. However in 2006, his actions were revealed as being a possible hoax perpetrated by members of his regiment in order to prevent Rob leaving after his original owners requested his return.

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  • Rob (dog)
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  • Rob (1939 – 18 January 1952) was a Collie dog who in 1945 was awarded the Dickin Medal, considered to be the animals' Victoria Cross. He was alleged to have made over 20 parachute descents during the North African Campaign, serving with the SAS. However in 2006, his actions were revealed as being a possible hoax perpetrated by members of his regiment in order to prevent Rob leaving after his original owners requested his return.
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Birth Date
  • 1939(xsd:integer)
death place
  • Tetchill, Shropshire
Role
Name
  • Rob
Caption
  • Rob receiving his Dickin Medal in 1945
Employer
Species
  • Dog
Awards
death date
  • 1952-01-18(xsd:date)
Image size
  • 200(xsd:integer)
Breed
Gender
  • Male
Owner
  • Basil and Heather Bayne
Nationality
  • British
abstract
  • Rob (1939 – 18 January 1952) was a Collie dog who in 1945 was awarded the Dickin Medal, considered to be the animals' Victoria Cross. He was alleged to have made over 20 parachute descents during the North African Campaign, serving with the SAS. However in 2006, his actions were revealed as being a possible hoax perpetrated by members of his regiment in order to prevent Rob leaving after his original owners requested his return.
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