204 British War Dogs 



Chislehurst 



I have the honour to report that war dogs which were 

 under my command at Chislehurst were invaluable in the 

 work they were used for. 



They were taken on patrol work, and used to search 

 undergrowth and dene holes where it was impossible for 

 a man to obtain a foothold. 



In this case they did not release any men, the guard 



having been reduced before the dogs arrived. 



(Signed) E. H. Rinsey, Lieut., 



For O.C. No. 103 Protection Coy., R.D.C. 

 Chislehurst. 



It was found that these dogs very quickly distinguish 

 between soldiers and civilians. 



Report on Watch Dog at Verwood 

 This dog was on duty from dark to daylight, working 

 on a steel wire 140 yards in length ; he took the place of 

 one sentry by night. He was a very valuable dog in his 

 services, being very dangerous to civilians and not allowing 

 anyone in or near the magazine. 



(Signed) Pte. Gow, 



For O.C. 254th Protection Coy., R.D.C. 

 Verwood. 



Ratby, Leicester 

 Three dogs were used for guarding the munition dump ; 

 they were on wires during the night, but taken off during 

 the day and fed once in the morning. If any civilians 

 came near, they always gave the alarm, and would have 

 attacked. Two sentries patrolled alongside the dogs at night. 



(Signed) Pte. , 



For O.C. 156th Protection Coy., R.D.C. 

 Ratby, near Leicester. 



