Rex was an Alsatian civil defence dog recorded for locating casualties in burning buildings during wartime rescue work.

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What Happened

Rex was an Alsatian civil defence dog recorded for locating casualties in burning buildings during wartime rescue work.

Why This Is Archived

This animal story records a documented moment in which training, duty, instinct, or long companionship helped protect human life. It stays within public sources and avoids inventing inner thoughts.

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Timeline

• 1940s Rex was an Alsatian civil defence dog recorded for locating casualties in burning buildings during wartime rescue work.

Public Source

• Wikipedia: Dickin Medal