Two Perfectly Marvellous Cats Author:Rosamond M. Young The Dickin Medal, created by Maria Dickin of the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals in London, was awarded to animals displaying conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty associated with the armed forces during WWII. The medal was awarded to 18 dogs, 3 horses, 31 pigeons, and 1 cat. That one cat was Simon, ship's cat of the British frigate, Am... more »ethyst.
In 1940, another special silver medal, also from Maria Dickin's organization, was awarded to Faith, a church cat, who demonstrated her courage in protecting her kitten during the Blitz.« less