Blitz dog hailed in hall of heroes: Pet that helped save more than 100 lives to be celebrated in new project... Daily Mail

Second World War rescue dog Rip, pictured here with his handler, is being celebrated as part of a project to remember little-known heroic figures throughout history. [photo]

By Daily Mail Reporter

A Second World War rescue dog credited with saving more than 100 lives is among a new 'Hall of Heroes' celebrating little-known heroic figures throughout history.

Rip, who searched for people buried in the rubble after bombing raids during the Blitz, is just one character included in the new collection aimed at celebrating everyone from unsung underdogs to wartime heroes.

Family history website Findmypast wants people to share stories about their own heroic family figures to help create the 'Hall of Heroes'. The site is to donate £10 to the British Red Cross for every real-life story published...Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk