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{{Short description|British regimental mascot dog}}
{{about|the British regimental dog involved in the Battle of Maiwand|the American dog that walked 2,800 miles to find its owners|Silverton Bobbie}}
{{about|the British regimental dog|the legendary Scottish dog|Greyfriars Bobby|the American dog that walked 2,800 miles to find its owners|Bobbie the Wonder Dog}}
'''Bobbie''' was the name of a [[United Kingdom|British]] regimental mascot dog, a mongrel from [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]], who accompanied his regiment to [[Afghanistan]] and became involved in the disaster of [[Battle of Maiwand|Maiwand]]. He survived and upon his return to England was presented to [[Queen Victoria]], along with several of his human colleagues.
'''Bobbie''' was the name of a [[United Kingdom|British]] regimental mascot dog, a mongrel from [[Reading, Berkshire|Reading]], who accompanied his regiment to [[Afghanistan]] and became involved in the [[Battle of Maiwand]]. He survived, and upon his return to England he and several of his human colleagues were presented to [[Queen Victoria]] and received honours.


==Life==
==Life==
Bobbie belonged to Lance-Sergeant Peter Kelly of the [[66th Regiment of Foot]] (the [[Berkshire Regiment]]). He was initially stationed at [[Brock Barracks]], and went overseas with the regiment in the late 1870s.<ref name=bob>[http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/10460_memorial_for_dog_hero_of_maiwand Reading Evening Post: Memorial for dog hero of Maiwand]</ref>
Bobbie belonged to Lance-Sergeant Peter Kelly of the [[66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot|66th Regiment of Foot]] (the Berkshire Regiment). He was initially stationed at [[Brock Barracks]], then went overseas with the regiment in the late 1870s.<ref name=bob>[http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/10460_memorial_for_dog_hero_of_maiwand Reading Evening Post: Memorial for dog hero of Maiwand]</ref>


In 1880 the regiment was stationed at the fort in [[Kandahar]], [[Afghanistan]], which had been occupied by the British since January 1879, just after the start of the [[European influence in Afghanistan|Second Anglo-Afghan War]].
In 1880 the regiment was stationed at the fort in [[Kandahar]], [[Afghanistan]], which had been occupied by the British since January 1879, just after the start of the [[European influence in Afghanistan|Second Anglo-Afghan War]].


On 3 July 1880 a column of some 2,700 troops under Brigadier George Burrows set out from Kandahar to assist friendly tribesmen in putting down a rebellion by [[Ghazi Ayub Khan|Ayub Khan]]. Bobbie accompanied the troops.<ref>{{cite book | title = Animals in war | isbn = 0-552-99091-4 | last = Cooper | first = Jilly | year=2000 | publisher = Corgi}}</ref> For ten days Burrows searched for the rebel force. Meanwhile, the friendly tribesmen turned out not to be so friendly, leaving Burrows' force to face an ever-increasing rebel army in countryside where every man's hand was ready to turn against them.<ref>{{cite book | title = The North-West Frontier | isbn = 0-7137-1133-7 | page = 86| last = Barthorp | first = Michael | year=1982 | publisher = Blandford Press}}</ref>
On 3 July 1880, a column of about 2,700 troops under Brigadier [[George Burrows (Indian Army officer)|George Burrows]] set out from Kandahar to assist friendly tribesmen{{Clarify|reason=What tribe? How and why were they considered "friendly"?|date=May 2024}} in putting down a rebellion by [[Ayub Khan (Emir of Afghanistan)|Ayub Khan]]. Bobbie accompanied the troops.<ref>{{cite book | title = Animals in war | isbn = 0-552-99091-4 | last = Cooper | first = Jilly | year=2000 | publisher = Corgi}}</ref> For ten days, Burrows searched for the rebel force. Meanwhile, the friendly tribesmen turned out not to be so friendly, leaving Burrows' force to face an ever-increasing rebel army in countryside where every man's hand was ready to turn against them.<ref>{{cite book | title = The North-West Frontier | isbn = 0-7137-1133-7 | page = 86| last = Barthorp | first = Michael | year=1982 | publisher = Blandford Press}}</ref>


Eventually the British force was surrounded and attacked by the much larger Afghan force. Along with a line of Indian regiments and cavalry, the 66th Foot made a determined stand while the guns were evacuated, Bobbie barking furiously at the attackers. The British were overrun, over half of the 66th regiment being wiped out, while the survivors had no option but to get back as best they could to Kandahar. In the confusion Bobbie got lost, but the following day, survivors making their way back to the fort spotted him trying to catch up, though he was wounded. He was re-united with his owner, who was also on the wounded list.<ref name="bob"/>
Eventually, the British force was surrounded and attacked by a much larger Afghan force. Along with a line of Indian regiments and cavalry, the 66th Foot made a stand while the guns were evacuated. Bobbie was reported to have barked furiously at the attackers. The British were overrun; over half of the 66th Regiment was wiped out, and the survivors were forced to retreat to Kandahar.


Bobbie got lost in the confusion, but the following day, British survivors making their way back to the fort spotted a wounded Bobbie trying to catch up with them. He was reunited with his owner, who had also been wounded.<ref name="bob" />
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Upon arrival back in England Bobbie was presented to Queen Victoria along with several soldiers of the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment who received their Distinguished Conduct Medals.


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Upon arrival back in England, Bobbie was presented to [[Queen Victoria]] alongside several soldiers of the regiment. The soldiers received [[Distinguished Conduct Medal]]s, while Bobbie was awarded his own [[Afghanistan Medal (United Kingdom)|Afghanistan Medal]].<ref name="Exhib" />
A year later, Bobbie was accidentally run over and killed by a [[hansom cab]] in [[Gosport]]. He was stuffed and can be seen today at the regimental museum in Salisbury, decorated with an unknown soldier's Afghan War medal.<ref name="bob"/>

In 1882–just a year later–Bobbie was accidentally run over and killed by a [[hansom cab]] in [[Gosport]], Hampshire. He was stuffed and can be seen today at [[The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum]] in [[Salisbury]].<ref name="bob" /> He was loaned to [[Reading Museum]] for a World War One exhibition.<ref name="Exhib">{{Cite web|url=https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/gallery/6951227|title=Reading Museum launch|date=11 April 2014}}</ref>

==Memorials==
As well as the display in the Regimental Museum at Salisbury, Bobbie is featured on a commemorative coin given to those who attended the 2004 opening of the [[Animals in War Memorial]] in [[Hyde Park, London|Hyde Park]] in London.<ref>garenewing.co.uk/angloafghanwar/articles/dogs.php</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.angloafghanwar.info/articles/dogs.php Dogs in the Second Anglo-Afghan War]
* [http://www.angloafghanwar.info/articles/dogs.php Dogs in the Second Anglo-Afghan War]
*[http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/10460_memorial_for_dog_hero_of_maiwand] Picture of Bobbie
* [http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/s/10460_memorial_for_dog_hero_of_maiwand] Picture of Bobbie
*[http://www.britishbattles.com/most-massacred.htm] Two paintings of Bobbie in the thick of the fight
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080921074821/http://www.britishbattles.com/most-massacred.htm] Two paintings of Bobbie in the thick of the fight
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Latest revision as of 20:02, 15 August 2024

This article is about the British regimental dog. For the legendary Scottish dog, see Greyfriars Bobby. For the American dog that walked 2,800 miles to find its owners, see Bobbie the Wonder Dog.

Bobbie was the name of a British regimental mascot dog, a mongrel from Reading, who accompanied his regiment to Afghanistan and became involved in the Battle of Maiwand. He survived, and upon his return to England he and several of his human colleagues were presented to Queen Victoria and received honours.

Life

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Bobbie belonged to Lance-Sergeant Peter Kelly of the 66th Regiment of Foot (the Berkshire Regiment). He was initially stationed at Brock Barracks, then went overseas with the regiment in the late 1870s.[1]

In 1880 the regiment was stationed at the fort in Kandahar, Afghanistan, which had been occupied by the British since January 1879, just after the start of the Second Anglo-Afghan War.

On 3 July 1880, a column of about 2,700 troops under Brigadier George Burrows set out from Kandahar to assist friendly tribesmen[clarification needed] in putting down a rebellion by Ayub Khan. Bobbie accompanied the troops.[2] For ten days, Burrows searched for the rebel force. Meanwhile, the friendly tribesmen turned out not to be so friendly, leaving Burrows' force to face an ever-increasing rebel army in countryside where every man's hand was ready to turn against them.[3]

Eventually, the British force was surrounded and attacked by a much larger Afghan force. Along with a line of Indian regiments and cavalry, the 66th Foot made a stand while the guns were evacuated. Bobbie was reported to have barked furiously at the attackers. The British were overrun; over half of the 66th Regiment was wiped out, and the survivors were forced to retreat to Kandahar.

Bobbie got lost in the confusion, but the following day, British survivors making their way back to the fort spotted a wounded Bobbie trying to catch up with them. He was reunited with his owner, who had also been wounded.[1]

Upon arrival back in England, Bobbie was presented to Queen Victoria alongside several soldiers of the regiment. The soldiers received Distinguished Conduct Medals, while Bobbie was awarded his own Afghanistan Medal.[4]

In 1882–just a year later–Bobbie was accidentally run over and killed by a hansom cab in Gosport, Hampshire. He was stuffed and can be seen today at The Rifles Berkshire and Wiltshire Museum in Salisbury.[1] He was loaned to Reading Museum for a World War One exhibition.[4]

Memorials

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As well as the display in the Regimental Museum at Salisbury, Bobbie is featured on a commemorative coin given to those who attended the 2004 opening of the Animals in War Memorial in Hyde Park in London.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Reading Evening Post: Memorial for dog hero of Maiwand
  2. ^ Cooper, Jilly (2000). Animals in war. Corgi. ISBN 0-552-99091-4.
  3. ^ Barthorp, Michael (1982). The North-West Frontier. Blandford Press. p. 86. ISBN 0-7137-1133-7.
  4. ^ a b "Reading Museum launch". 11 April 2014.
  5. ^ garenewing.co.uk/angloafghanwar/articles/dogs.php
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