00:00Did you know that in 1945, during World War II, a dog named Julius was awarded a medal for saving
00:07to its owner and other soldiers from a poison gas attack?
00:11Julius was a German Shepherd serving in the U.S. Army.
00:14Its owner, Private Robert H. Johnson, trained it to detect poison gas, a constant threat in the fields of
00:21Battle of Europe.
00:22In 1945, during a mission in Germany, Julius detected poison gas before human sensors.
00:29Thanks to his alert, Johnson and his unit had time to put on their masks and avoid poisoning.
00:35Julius also helped guide other soldiers to safety.
00:38For his bravery, he was awarded the Dickin Medal, the Victoria Cross for animals.
00:43The Dickin Medal recognizes the valor of animals in military conflicts.
00:47Julius continued serving with Johnson until the end of the war, returning home as heroes.
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