Thanksforyourservice Podcast 87- Animals at War- Purple Poppy Day

Welcome to our 87th  podcast for Thanks for your Service and our first for 2026 Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military. You can find us on Facebook, X and Youtube.  Just search for Thanks For Your Service.  Our website is www.thanksforyourservice.net  .  You can also email us at [email protected] Each year, on 24 February, is National Day for War Animals in Australia.  A day where we commemorate the deeds and sacrifices of animals in war.   Nigel Allsopp, President of the Australian War Animals Memorial Organisation joins us to tell us more about the roles of animals at war, and the organisation. The website of he Australian War Animals Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) can be found at www.awamo.org.au We are keen to hear your feedback by leaving a review on your podcast app.   Your reviews helps new listeners find our podcast.  If you have any special requests or suggestions for our podcast, please get in touch. You can help support this podcast via Patreon or Buymeacoffee.  The links are on our website and facebook page. Your support helps us with the production of this podcast. Do you have a relative who has served in the Australian military? Our family military history research packages sources records to better understand the service and experience of those who served.  You can find out more information on our website. Thanks for listening and thanksforyourservice.