Hawkeye60 Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 For the Love of Dogs! Hero WW2 dog given medal for running into hail of bullets and stopping enemy fire A US Air Force dog receives a posthumous award on behalf of Chips, who tackled enemy machine gunners during the Sicily landings. 18:23, UK, Monday 15 January 2018 Image: Chips was left with scalp wounds and powder burns after Operation Husky A US military dog who protected British and American soldiers during beach landings in the Second World War has been posthumously awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. The heroic husky-Alsatian cross - called Chips - was awarded a PDSA Dickin Medal for protecting the lives of his platoon as soldiers invaded Sicily in July 1943. The men and Chips, who once met then prime minister Winston Churchill, landed at dawn but came under fire from a machine gun nest as soon as they arrived. The dog escaped from his lead and ran towards the line of fire as the soldiers taking part in the US-led mission - Operation Husky - headed for cover. https://news.sky.com/story/hero-ww2-dog-given-medal-for-running-into-hail-of-bullets-and-stopping-enemy-fire-11209304 http://www.german-shepherd-lore.com/chips-the-dog.html "Yeah, and though I work in the valley of Death, I will fear no Evil. For where there is one, there is always three. I preparest my aircraft to receive the Iron that will be delivered in the presence of my enemies. Thy ALCM and JDAM they comfort me. Power was given unto the aircrew to make peace upon the world by way of the sword. And when the call went out, Behold the "Sword of Stealth". And his name was Death. And Hell followed him. For the day of wrath has come and no mercy shall be given." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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