Army Dog Kuno

During a raid Kuno charged through enemy gunfire and tackled a gunman to save the lives of British soldiers fighting al-Qaeda.

Army dog kuno. A hero dog who charged through enemy gunfire to save the lives of British soldiers has been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Kuno a Belgian Malinois was working alongside. UK military dog to receive PDSA Dickin Medal after tackling Al Qaeda insurgents 29 August 2020 Retired military dog Kuno is to receive the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal for valour the animal Victoria Cross after he was wounded in action while heroically saving the lives of British Forces fighting Al Qaeda. Kuno leapt into action when his team were.

Kuno is the 72nd recipient of the Dickin Medal since it was created in December 1943 at the height of World War II. A dog who charged through a hail of Al-Qaeda gunfire to save British special forces soldiers has been given the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Kuno a Belgian shepherd malinois was shot several times during the operation at the heavily- fortified terrorist base. Kuno will be awarded the Dickin Medal in November.

Kuno received the PDSA Dickin Medal - the animal equivalent to the Victoria Cross - for his bravery and. But he showed extraordinary bravery to still take down the sniper with a. The military dog has now been awarded a special medal which is the highest award an animal can receive for bravery in the army. The heroic dog supported his handler during a 2019 operation in which he was deployed in a bid to support specialist UK forces during a raid - having to navigate mountainous unforgiving and dangerous terrain.

He then became the first UK military working dog to be. Kuno has become the 72nd recipient of the prestigious honour Credit. Kuno was hit by bullets in both hind legs during the assault and parts of its back-left leg had be amputated before he was flown back to the UK. Belgian Shepherd Malinois Kuno four suffered life-changing injuries while supporting British Forces fighting Al-Qaeda.

A retired military dog who was injured in action while tackling an al-Qaeda gunman in Afghanistan is to be awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Kuno is a 4 year old Belgian Shepherd Malinois who is a retired Military Working Dog During a dangerous operation in 2019 three-year-old Belgian Shepherd Malinois Kuno and his handler were. A military dog is to receive the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross for tackling al-Qaeda insurgents in Afghanistan as part of a special forces raid. Kuno has completed two deployments to Afghanistan A military dog who charged through enemy gunfire to save the lives of British soldiers fighting al-Qaeda in Afghanistan is to be awarded the animal.

Kuno will receive the PDSA Dickin. Kuno became the first military working dog to be fitted with prosthetic legs. He was hit by bullets in both back legs and lost one of his paws. Other Dickin Medal medal.

Fearless military dog Kuno has been honoured with an award for tackling an al Qaeda gunman. To date its recipients include 35 dogs 32 WW2 messenger pigeons four horses. Military Dog Treated by Army Docs Receives Top UK Honors for Performance Under Fire The 149th Veterinary Detachment Forward 2 treated Military Working Dog Kuno for injuries received in the. Kuno was hit by bullets in both back legs during the assault with part of one limb having to be amputated before he was flown back to the UK.

While British troops were under attack Kuno who is a Belgian. Kuno took on the enemy without fear or hesitation. Kuno a three-year-old Belgian Malinois.