Theo and his handler Lance Corporal Liam Tasker were a familiar sight in Afghanistan. Using Theo's unbeatable nose the pair found a record 14 roadside bombs and weapon cache's left by the Taliban. In just a few months Theo and Tasker saved the lives of dozens of Coalition soldiers, but sadly it wasn't enough to save their own.
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In March 2011Tasker was shot dead by the Taliban, with in hours Theo had a fatal seizure and died. He was only 22-months old leaving little doubt that he died of a broken heart.
The bravery of both soldiers did not go unnoticed. Tasker received a Mention in Dispatches and Theo was awarded the Dickens Medal of Bravery. The highest honor for animals serving in a war zone.
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The medal was accepted on Theo's behalf by Tasker's friend Sgt Matt Jones and his search dog Grace, who have saved many lives themselves. Could there be a more fitting pair to stand in for the fallen Theo and Tasker?
Since 1943 the Dickens Medal of Bravery has been awarded to 32 Messenger Pigeons, 28 dogs, 3 horses and one cat.