The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 51, December 16, 2007, Article 24

DICKIN ANIMAL HERO CEMETARY RESTORED

"Recipients of the PDSA Dickin Medal, recognised as the animals'
equivalent of the Victoria Cross, were afforded full military
honours during an event to mark the restoration at the charity's
animal cemetery at Ilford, Essex. The cemetery contains the
graves of a dozen recipients of the award, which has been
bestowed 62 times since its inception in 1943.

"The Ilford cemetery also contains the remains of 3,000 other
military animals and family pets. It was restored with the
help of a National Lottery grant.

"PDSA director general, Marilyn Rydström said: 'Many lives
were saved as a result of the courage and dedication to
duty of the animals buried at Ilford.

"'Sadly, over the years, the animal graves had weathered
and broken.

"'So we decided to embark on the restoration project as a
mark of respect for the PDSA Dickin Medal recipients and
the 3,000 other military animals and family pets buried there.' "

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  Wayne Homren, Editor

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