Newfoundland Dog Hero of World War II from Canada #dogs

Have you heard about the dog who became a World War II hero? Gander, a Newfoundland dog, was originally a family pet before being given to the Royal Rifles of Canada. He accompanied the soldiers to Hong Kong in 1941, where he played an important role during the Battle of Hong Kong. Gander bravely charged at enemy soldiers and, most heroically, grabbed a grenade that had landed near Canadian troops, saving their lives at the cost of his own. For his courage, Gander was posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal, honoring his sacrifice and the lives he saved.

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