Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery
| Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery | |
|---|---|
Lucca with her handler, Cpl Juan M Rodriguez | |
| Awarded for | Conspicuous gallantry or devotion to duty in war and peace |
| Country | United States |
| First award | 2019 |
| Website | animalsinwarandpeace |
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The Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery was instituted in 2019 in the United States by Robin Hutton and Mari Lou Livingood to honor the work of American animals in war and peace. The medal was created to be the American equivalent of the Dickin Medal, awarded in the UK for any animal displaying conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty particularly in the armed forces or civil emergency services.