Gander was a Newfoundland dog posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal, the "animals' Victoria Cross", in 2000 for his deeds in World War II, the first such award in over 50 years.
Gander var en Newfoundlænder, der posthumt blev tildelt Dickin Medal, "dyrenes Victoriakors " i 2000 for sine handlinger under 2. verdenskrig, den første pris i over 50 år.