DD.43.Q.879 was the only survivor of three pigeons released to warn of an impending attack, reaching headquarters in time to help extract a U.S. Marine patrol.

Manus Island campaign area | Australian signals pigeon DD.43.Q.879

Ce qui s'est passé

DD.43.Q.879 was the only survivor of three pigeons released to warn of an impending attack, reaching headquarters in time to help extract a U.S. Marine patrol.

Pourquoi l'archiver

This animal story records a documented moment in which training, duty, instinct, or long companionship helped protect human life. It stays within public sources and avoids inventing inner thoughts.

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Chronologie

• 1944 DD.43.Q.879 was the only survivor of three pigeons released to warn of an impending attack, reaching headquarters in time to help extract a U.S. Marine patrol.

Source publique

• Wikipedia: Dickin Medal