Irma, was a German Shepherd Dog who assisted in the rescue of 191 people trapped under blitzed buildings while serving with London's Civil Defence Services during the Second World War.

During this period she worked with her handler and owner, Mrs Margaret Griffin, and another dog named Psyche.

This included one occasion when Irma signalled with an "alive" bark and rescuers dug out a victim who was apparently dead.

[9] She was awarded the Dickin Medal on 12 January 1945 with a citation that read "For being responsible for the rescue of persons trapped under blitzed buildings while serving with the Civil Defences of London.

[11] Irma's owner, Mrs Margaret Griffin, was awarded the British Empire Medal for her work in training her dogs and accompanying them on rescue missions.