Snowy (Military dog)

Snowy(S/080) RWP, also known as Commando Snowy, was a Golden Labrador Retriever, who served as a tracking dog for the Sri Lankan Army during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Snowy was attached to the 4th Commando regiment and handled by, Lance Corporal D.H.P. Sampath. After serving in various fronts, on 15 March 2008, Snowy was injured by a grenade while tracking a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) infiltration unit in Kambilioya, Welioya. Snowy received a Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal for his actions, the first dog to receive such an honour in Sri Lankan military history. He later died on 24 May 2011 while recuperating from the injuries.

Snowy (Military dog)

Snowy(S/080) RWP, also known as Commando Snowy, was a Golden Labrador Retriever, who served as a tracking dog for the Sri Lankan Army during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Snowy was attached to the 4th Commando regiment and handled by, Lance Corporal D.H.P. Sampath. After serving in various fronts, on 15 March 2008, Snowy was injured by a grenade while tracking a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) infiltration unit in Kambilioya, Welioya. Snowy received a Rana Wickrama Padakkama medal for his actions, the first dog to receive such an honour in Sri Lankan military history. He later died on 24 May 2011 while recuperating from the injuries.