Many will remember War Horse, the captivating WW1 tale by Michael Morpurgo. Narrated by Joey, a horse.The story follows his experiences as he is separated from his owner and forced to endure the horrors of war. The book powerfully explores themes of love, loyalty, and the bond between humans and animals.
The story of the 6th Battalion’s diversionary assault on Walcheren is equally emotionally engaging.
Can there be a better a way to involve future generations in the story of he Regiment and the courage of its members than through the exploits of Corporal Muldoon and Rifleman Khan?
With this in mind, a full-size bronze of Khan was commissioned by the Trustees in 2023
The statue will initially be be exhibited in Low Parks Museum, Hamilton and thereafter in the Liberation Museum in Nieuwdorp in the Netherlands, close to the spot where Rifleman Khan and his handler, Corporal Muldoon, crossed with the 6th Battalion, what was then, the then Sloe Channel during the Battle of the Scheldt in 1944. Khan’s actions led to his being awarded the Dickin Medal (the animal VC) for his bravery.
The erection of the statue of Kahn and Corporal Muldoon at Strathaven was an inspiration to Trustee action, as was the Scottish Police Dog Memorial in Pollok Park.
