Snowy (military dog)
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Snowy RWP, also known as Commando Snowy (service number S/080), was a Golden Labrador Retriever who served as a tracking dog for the Sri Lanka Army during the Sri Lankan Civil War.[1] Snowy was attached to the 4th Commando regiment and handled by Lance corporal D. H. P. Sampath. After serving in various fronts of the war, Snowy was injured by a grenade on 15 March 2008 while tracking an LTTE infiltration unit in Kambilioya, Weli Oya.[2] Snowy received a Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal for his actions, the first dog to receive such an honour in Sri Lankan military history.[3] He died on 24 May 2011 while recuperating from injuries received during a mission.
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Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
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Breed | Golden Labrador Retriever |
Sex | Male |
Born | 2 March 2004 Commando Regiment Headquarters, Ganemulla |
Died | 24 May 2011(2011-05-24) (aged 7) Commando Regiment Headquarters |
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Notable role | Tracking dog |
Years active | 2004 – 2011 |
Owner | Sri Lanka Army Commando Regiment |
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