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1. Brave Beginnings

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Considered the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross - Dylan Winter traces the history of the PDSA Dickin Medal. From 2004.

Since 1943, 60 animals have been awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal.

This is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.

Dylan Winter traces the history of the award and hears the extraordinary stories of its first recipients - some plucky pigeons during the Second World War.

Producer: Sheena Duncan

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in June 2004.

15 minutes

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  • Mon 26 Nov 2007 15:45
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