Traditionally, St George is a symbol of England’s chivalry and bravery.
But he’s also the namesake of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers’ pet dog, a young Otterhound right at the start of his military career.
![The Fusiliers' Regimental pet dog, George the Otterhound](https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/APOSW-2016-025-0009-300x221.jpg)
The 18-month-old pup has been involved in military operations including deploying on Exercise Tractable on Salisbury Plain with thousands of troops and 1200 military vehicles including tanks and warrior armoured vehicles.
![Regimental pet dog, George the Otterhound](https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/APOSW-2016-024-0069-300x216.jpg)
And today George is marching in full uniform with the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers as they mark St George’s Day as their birthday – they were formed on 23 April 1963 – with a parade at their home base of Tidworth.
![The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers' colours on parade](https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/APOSW-2016-024-0090-300x191.jpg)
This parade is a particularly special occasion for the Fusiliers, as it also marks the retirement of their regimental colours, which commemorate their battle honours over their many years of service.
![Royal Regiment of Fusiliers marking St George's Day, the day they were formed.](https://www.armedforcesday.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/APOSW-2016-024-0099-300x195.jpg)