AWAMO would like to invite schools to participate in supporting Australia’s official war animal memorial in Pozieres, France.
Over 9 million animals died during WWI including many thousands of Australian war horses, mules, donkeys, pigeons and dogs. No Australian war animals were returned home due to quarantine restrictions. On the 21st of July 2017 we will be opening Australia’s official war animal memorial in Pozieres, France. How can you help? AWAMO hopes to display, at the ceremony, both art work and purple poppies from Australian school children. We invite children of all ages to participate by: drawing a war animal colouring in a purple poppy make your own purple poppy donate a gold coin and a poppy with your personalised message will be laid at the memorial in France. ...
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The aim of this information is to recognize the deeds of animals during Australian military service and to educate generations to follow of the sacrifices of four legged diggers have made. Military service is defined by the AWAM as peace or war operations or employment. War Animals are defined by the AWAM as any animal breed used by the ADF or used in ADF service. This will include all past and present conflicts and operational roles such as: Military Working Dogs ADF Mascots Equines Pigeons Camels Marine Mammals Other native and exotic animal used in aid or comfort of defence personnel. Throughout history, in war and in peacetime, animals and mankind have worked alongside each other. As beasts of burden, messengers, protectors, mascots, and friends, these war animals have demonstrated true valour and an enduring partnership with humans. The...
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