
15/07/2025
Meet Judy, the brave Pointer who made history as the only official canine POW of World War II. Captured alongside her ship’s crew in 1942, Judy formed a remarkable bond with Aircraftsman Frank Williams in a Japanese prison camp. She wasn’t just a companion—she was a protector, warning prisoners of danger and offering hope in the darkest of times. 🐾
Smuggled between camps in a rice sack, surviving a torpedo strike, and even rescuing drowning sailors—Judy’s story reads like a legend, and yet every part is true. Her incredible reunion with Frank at another camp remains one of WWII’s most heartwarming moments.
After the war, Judy was awarded the Dickin Medal, often called the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. She brought comfort to grieving families and lived out her final years with Frank, who honored her memory with a heartfelt memorial after her passing at 13.
Judy’s legacy is one of courage, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between a dog and her human. 🐶💛