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Simon, the on-board cat of the Royal Navy

2021-07-23T05:09:46.911Z


HEROIC ANIMALS (3/4) - Simon, a Hong Kong feline, was adopted by the British warship Amethyst in 1948. A year later, he received the Dickin Medal for his bravery and became a hero in the eyes of the British.


The

British pigeon Cher Ami

, the Hong Kong cat Simon, the Syrian brown bear Wojtek, the Tanzanian rat Magawa ... Decorated or ranked, they all took part in the last great modern conflicts, carrying out missions as dangerous as they are heroic.

Throughout the week, Le Figaro tells you the extraordinary story of these animals.

1948.

On the docks of Stonecutters Island, Hong Kong, a hungry little cat scours the corners in search of food.

Until he ran into George, a 17-year-old sailor who had recently joined the British warship the

Amethyst

.

The Royal Navy ship has just made a stopover for refueling after taking part in operations in Malaysia.

After glances and a few caresses, the young sailor decides to take the animal with him aboard the boat.

Ship cats are known for their pest control and the

Amethyst

is infested with rodents which threaten food stores.

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Source: lefigaro

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