The PDSA Dickin Medal is the highest award an animal can receive for service in conflict. Created in 1943 by Maria Dickin, ...

Animals have been used in war for centuries by man but only recently has there been recognition for their bravery and extraordinary commitment to duty in wartime. Since 1943, 60 animals have been ...

When military dog Kuga and his special operations handler Sergeant J were choppered into Khaz Uruzgan in Afghanistan on a mission to locate a high-value Taliban target, they didn't know they were ...

Mike Dickin, who died on Monday aged 63, was the robustly outspoken host of a popular three-hour weekend phone-in show on the Talksport radio station. Affectionately known as "The King" by his fans, ...

A BRAVE horse who survived gas attacks, shelling and near-drowning in mud during the First World War is being honoured with the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Did you know with a Digital ...

A medal awarded to a dog who completed 20 parachute jumps in World War II has sold for £140,000 at auction. Rob was volunteered to help with the war effort by his Shropshire owners and was sent to ...

Robert Michael Dickin, broadcaster and journalist: born Reading 28 September 1943; twice married (two sons, three daughters); died Bodmin, Cornwall 18 December 2006. One of the most challenging nights ...