First known dog to serve NZ in war to be honoured today

By Pratika Mala

Monday 27/05/2019

Ceaser, first known dog to serve New Zealand in war [Photo:TVNZ]

The first known dog to serve New Zealand in war will be honoured at a ceremony at the New Zealand National Army Museum today.

Ceaser a bulldog will be posthumously awarded the Blue Cross medal for service and bravery during World War One.

He is New Zealand's first recipient of the Blue Cross medal, which will now become an annual award.

[Source: TVNZ]

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