Title:GOC NORTHERN IRELAND, LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR ROGER WHEELER, IN PORTADOWN, PRESENTS A CITATION TO COBB, THE EXPLOSIVES SEARCH DOG [Allocated Title]
Film Number:BFB 28
Other titles:NORTHERN IRELAND ARMY INFORMATION SERVICES COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
Summary: In a ceremony at the headquarters of the Royal Irish Regiment, Sir Roger Wheeler presents a special commendation to "Lance Corporal" Cobb of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, an explosives search dog with an excellent record - "many lives have been saved by this remarkable animal. This was "the first award since 1918" to a dog, according to Cobb's handler, Corporal Rob Andrew, who is interviewed. Cobb is seen going through his paces, retrieving a concealed hand gun.
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Alternative Title:NORTHERN IRELAND ARMY INFORMATION SERVICES COLLECTION [Allocated Series Title]
