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Mali – The PDSA Centenary Dickin
IMedal winner dies
t is with great sadness that we announce
the death of Military Working Dog Mali.
Mali was another RAVC dog that was awarded the PDSA Dickin Medal during their centenary year in 2018. Mali’s citation is repeated below for those who had not seen it previously.
PDSA Press
Release for Mali in 2018
We’re thrilled to announce that Mali, a British Military Working Dog (MWD) who helped save the lives of troops in Afghanistan has received the prestigious PDSA Dickin Medal – the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross.
Eight-year-old Belgian Malinois Mali was part of a British Military unit deployed to Afghanistan in 2012. During his tenure, Mali was deployed to assist in an operation to secure an enemy stronghold, situated in a multi-storey building.
Mali was sent through direct fire on two separate occasions to conduct searches for explosives. He also indicated the presence of insurgents numerous times, giving the assault force vital milliseconds to engage the enemy in close quarter combat.
Mali was seriously injured by three grenade blasts; the first two explosions caused injuries to his chest, front and rear legs. A further blast detonated close
to his face, causing the loss of Mali’s front tooth and damage to his right ear.
Mali’s gallantry and devotion to duty makes
him a worthy recipient of the PDSA Dickin Medal. His medal was presented by PDSA on Friday 17 November at The People’s Palace, London, just a few yards from the site of PDSA’s first ever permanent dispensary.
The PDSA Dickin Medal was introduced by the charity’s founder, Maria Dickin CBE, in 1943. It is the highest award any animal can achieve while serving in military conflict. Mali’s Medal is particularly unique because it bears a commemorative ‘Centenary’ bar, to mark its presentation on the charity’s 100th birthday.
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