A heroic military dog is to be honoured with the animal version of the
Victoria Cross.
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Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador, saved countless lives in Afghanistan
last year by locating hidden roadside bombs.
The search dog twice saved soldiers and civilians from catastrophe while out
on patrol in Helmand province by sniffing out explosives which had been
wired together in a daisy chain and hidden in the path.
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Treo will be accompanied at the ceremony by his handler, Sergeant Dave Heyhoe.
The team have worked together for five years.
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“The medal is recognised throughout the world as the animals’ Victoria
Cross and is the highest award any animal can receive for bravery in the
line of duty. Treo is, without doubt, a worthy recipient.”
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The award was introduced by PDSA founder Maria Dickin in 1943.
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Treo will be the 63rd animal to receive the medal, following in the footsteps
of 26 other dogs, 32 Second World War messenger pigeons, three horses and
one cat.
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