大象传媒

Alongside the 32 messenger pigeons awarded the PDSA鈥檚 Dickin Medal for devotion to duty during wartime, sits just one cat.

Simon was the captain's cat on-board HMS Amethyst.

In 1949 he became caught up in what was to become known as the "Yangtze Incident" in China.

Dylan Winter finds out how, during the 100 days when the ship was held captive, Simon ensured himself a place in history and his medal.

Producer: Sheena Duncan

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in June 2004.