Simon’s Origins
This British sailor found Simon the Cat while stationed in Hong Kong.
Who is George Hickinbottom?
In April of 1949, the Amethyst found itself in the middle of a conflict along the Yangtze River. Who fired upon the HMS Amethyst?
Who are Chinese forces?
Chinese Civil War - The People's Liberation Army
After the attack, Simon continued to protect the ship’s supplies from these destructive pests.
What are rats?
Simon became the first cat to receive this prestigious medal for bravery.
What is the Dickin Medal?
Simon was these two colors.
What is black and white?
What was Simon's role (job) on the HMS Anethyst before the dangerous conflict?
What is hunting rats?
This happened to Simon the Cat during the artillery attack by Chinese forces.
What is he was injured by shrapnel and burns?
Simon received this prestigious award for his courage during the conflict in 1949.
What is the Dickin Medal?
After the Amethyst was freed, Simon’s story was widely celebrated in this country, where the ship returned.
What is Britain?
UK
Great Britain
England
True or False
Even though he was injured, Simon helped the crew feel better during the daily rounds.
What is true?
In what year was Simon the Cat born?
What is 1948?
This HMS Amethyst officer was killed when the ship was hit by artillery fire.
Who is Lieutenant Commander Skinner?
This medical professional helped treat Simon’s injuries after the attack.
Who is Dr. Michael Fearnley?
Simon’s bravery in the face of danger and his loyalty to the crew of the Amethyst make him a true example of this quality.
What is bravery, courage?
Simon protected these important things the sailors needed to survive.
What are the food supplies?
Simon was smuggled aboard this British ship, where he became a beloved member of the crew.
What is the HMS Amethyst?
After the attack, How was Simon found?
What is Petty Officer George Griffiths finding him staggering on the ship's deck?
Even though Simon was injured, he continued to fight this particularly vicious rat, which repeatedly attacked food supplies.
What is the "big rat"?
The Dickin Medal, awarded to Simon, is often called the "animal" version of this human military honor.
What is the Victoria Cross?
Simon liked to sleep here.
What is in the sailors' hats?
What is in the cat hammock?
Before being rescued by George Hickinbottom, Simon was scavenging for food on this location.
What is a dock?
Simon’s injuries from the attack included this.
What are sharpnel fragments and burns to his face?
In recognition of his bravery and success in fighting rats, Simon was promoted to this naval rank.
What is Able Seaman?
Simon’s role in lifting the spirits of the crew helped him become a symbol of hope, especially for those in this condition.
What is being injured, sick, and/or depressed?
For almost 10 weeks, Simon and the crew were stuck in this river.
What is the Yangtze River?