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twitter thread about the HMS Amethyst ship cat | thumbnail includes a black and white picture of a cat and a tweet 'Cat - John Bull ... @garius Sod it. Have a Friday history thread. Let's talk about Simon. Ship's cat for HMS Amethyst. Survivor of the 1949 Yangtse Incident and the only cat ever to be awarded the Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. 2:47 PM Jul 16, 2021 - Twitter Web App'

Twitter Thread: The Incredible Story Of Simon, The HMS Amethyst Ship Cat
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