 On three documented occasions, Gander, the Newfoundland mascot of The Royal Rifles of Canada, engaged the enemy as his regiment joined The Winnipeg Grenadiers, members of Battalion Headquarters "C" Force and other Commonwealth troops in their courageous defence of the island.Twice Gander's attacks halted the enemy's advance and protected groups of wounded soldiers.In a final act of bravery, the war dog was killed in action gathering a grenade.