Treo was a crossbreed black Labrador English Springer Spaniel crossbreed, who retired in August 2009 after seven years as an Arms and Explosives Search dog with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
He was awarded the Dickin Medal, the equivalent of a Victoria Cross for animals, in February 2010. This was in recognition of his help uncovering a number of improvised explosive devices (IED) during his time serving in Helmand Province, during 2008. Treo becoming the 63rd recipient of the medal.
Treo retired to live at home with his handler Sergeant Dave Heyhoe, until his death in October 2015 when he was buried with his Dickin Medal and a Union Jack.
His memorial is on Lawson street in Congleton near the towns war memorial.
Search
& Secure
DEDICATED
TO THE MEMORY OF
TREO 63 DM
AND OTHER SERVICE
ANIMALS WHO LOYALLY
SERVED US
The plaque reads.
"Treo 63 DM"
Sculptured by Amy Goodman
Unveiled on 26th October 2017
By his comrade and 'dad' Dave Heyhoe. Together saved
many lives
in Afghanistan and Founder Steven Ashton
With thanks to contibutors WJ Group
And all the other generous members of the public and local
businesses
Without whom this Memorial would not have been possible
