This Twitter Thread TellsThe Incredible Story Of Bamse, The Dog Who Fought In WWII

Bamse was a St. Bernard from Norway who was awarded with a medal and a statue for his efforts during the Second World War. This twitter thread tells his extraordinary story. 

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    Text - Äs... Follow @merryme300 We don't often hear about animals that have served in war & throughout history there have been tales of bravery & valour. I came across this story today & thought I'd share it here. A thread about Bamse the St Bernard #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #TheyServedToo 2:46 PM - 10 Nov 2018
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    Text - Äs... Follow @merryme300 Bamse means 'teddy bear' in Norwegian. He belonged to the captain of a ship (Thorod) that was requistioned by the navy as a coastal patrol vessel. After the occupation of Norway the ship escaped to the UK 2:46 PM 10 Nov 2018
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    Dog breed - A.. Follow @merryme300 Bamse took his duties seriously standing guard at the forward gun turret even during heated battle. He was fitted with a special helmet for protection. 2:46 PM - 10 Nov 2018
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    Dog - As... Follow @merryme300 Bamse was so adept at his duties that he would instantly know when a sailor was missing & even saved the life of two sailors, one from being attacked by a knife wielding assailant and another who had fallen overboard. He kept the peace. NORSKE MARINE
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    Text - A... Follow @merryme300 He was rewarded with a full induction as one of the official crew members of the Thorod in 1940. The ship also served as a minesweeper during the war. 2:46 PM 10 Nov 2018
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    Text - A... Follow @merryme300 Bamse was one of the most popular crew members & because of his devotion he was also made the official mascot of the Royal Norwegian Navy. On 22nd July 1944, Bamse the St Bernard succumbed to a heart attack while the ship was docked at Montrose which was a huge blow to the crew. 2:47 PM - 10 Nov 2018
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    Text - Äs... Follow @merryme300 They had just lost their greatest friend & guardian. Bamse was given a full military burial with honours which was also attended by hundreds of sailors and residents of Dundee & Montrose. BAMSE 22 7 44 ST. BERNARD ATH Ee OF AL RBORDe THE THOROD g LARGES BOg oF HE ALLED
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    Text - %Äs... Follow @merryme300 After much lobbying and campaigning, the Norwegian Navy were able to honour him by erecting a life-sized statue which was unveiled in Montrose on 17th October 2006. In1984, Bamse was awarded the Norges Hundeorden & the PDSA gold medal for service & Gallantry in duty. 2:47 PM - 10 Nov 2018
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    Adaptation - ÄS.. Follow @merryme300 He is the only WW2 animal to have received such an honour, Bamse the St Bernard has never been forgotten by the Norwegian Navy and every ten years a navy ship is sent to Montrose to observe a commemorative ceremony in his honour. 2:47 PM - 10 Nov 2018
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