pigeon heroes

PIGEON HEROESPIGEON HEROES

BY NATALY , NATHAN , BY NATALY , NATHAN , SIERRA.SIERRA.

PIGEONS IN THE WARSPIGEONS IN THE WARS

During World War II ,a factory in During World War II ,a factory in Monmouth, New Jersey made parachutes Monmouth, New Jersey made parachutes for pigeons to enable them to be dropped for pigeons to enable them to be dropped into France.into France.In the world wars ,flying pilots carried In the world wars ,flying pilots carried pigeons in case they had to ditch their pigeons in case they had to ditch their plane, they would release the bird for plane, they would release the bird for help. Many pilots owe their lives to a help. Many pilots owe their lives to a pigeon.pigeon.

DOGSDOGS

Some dogs also carried pigeons in small Some dogs also carried pigeons in small pouches on their back. After the dog pouches on their back. After the dog delivered the message, a soldier would delivered the message, a soldier would write a reply . The reply was attached to write a reply . The reply was attached to the pigeon that then flew back to home the pigeon that then flew back to home base. base.

TRAINING IN ACTIONTRAINING IN ACTION

Pigeons were trained to fly at night at Ft. Pigeons were trained to fly at night at Ft. Monmouth, NJ.Monmouth, NJ.

They also trained pigeons to fly 2 ways or They also trained pigeons to fly 2 ways or make a round trip.make a round trip.

WHAMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WHAMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Parachuting

Pigeons

SpyPigeons

NavyPigeons

TankPigeons

PIGEON

A pigeon being droppedA pigeon being droppedfrom a plane in Worldfrom a plane in World

War IWar I

•200,000 pigeons 200,000 pigeons were used as were used as messengers in messengers in WWII. Of the 17,000 WWII. Of the 17,000 that parachuted into that parachuted into enemy territory, enemy territory, fewer than one in fewer than one in eight returned.eight returned.

THE CROIX-DE-THE CROIX-DE-GUERREGUERRE

By: Jonnah M. andBy: Jonnah M. and

Sierra B.Sierra B.

The Croix-de-Guerre was The Croix-de-Guerre was Created on …Created on …

April 2nd 1915April 2nd 1915

And it is the best And it is the best known French known French decorationdecoration

What the medal means and how its What the medal means and how its pronouncedpronounced

It means “war cross” It means “war cross” or “cross of war”or “cross of war”

It is pronounced as It is pronounced as (kwa-de-ger)(kwa-de-ger)

Animals delivering messages!Animals delivering messages!

This is the certificate!!!!This is the certificate!!!!

This medal is awarded to…This medal is awarded to…

The French military The French military including pigeons like including pigeons like Cher Ami. It is also, Cher Ami. It is also, awarded to allied awarded to allied soliders fighting for soliders fighting for France.France.

The medal is awarded becauseThe medal is awarded because

It recognizes bravery It recognizes bravery in combat against in combat against enemy forces.enemy forces.

The front and the back of the Croix-The front and the back of the Croix-De-Guerre!!!De-Guerre!!!

!!!!!!The EndThe End !!! !!!

World War IWorld War I

By Jack and TylerBy Jack and Tyler

IntroductionIntroduction

World War I was World War I was called “The Great called “The Great War” or “The war to War” or “The war to end all wars”.end all wars”.

How Long Was the WarHow Long Was the War

To begin with the war To begin with the war took place from 1914 took place from 1914 to 1918.to 1918.

What countries were involved?What countries were involved?

The Allies: in World The Allies: in World War I included War I included England Russia England Russia France and America.France and America.

The Axis powers: The Axis powers: Germany Ottoman Germany Ottoman Empire and Austrian Empire and Austrian HungaryHungary

Where Was it Fought?Where Was it Fought?The war took place in Europe on 2 fronts.The war took place in Europe on 2 fronts.

The Eastern Front was in Russia and the The Eastern Front was in Russia and the Western Front was along the French Western Front was along the French German border.German border.

How the War Was Fought?How the War Was Fought?

This war was fought in the trenches dug This war was fought in the trenches dug along each front. along each front.

This is a picture of trenches in the This is a picture of trenches in the war.war.

Why did it beganWhy did it began

In addition World War I started for many In addition World War I started for many reasons.reasons.

It began with the assassination of It began with the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand who was to become Archduke Ferdinand who was to become king of Austria Hungary, that the war king of Austria Hungary, that the war began.began.

25 years later, World War II began.25 years later, World War II began.

ConclusionConclusion

So you can see World So you can see World War I was not a war War I was not a war to end all wars.to end all wars.

Cher AmiCher Ami

By Morgan and KatieBy Morgan and Katie

Who is Cher Ami?Who is Cher Ami?

Cher Ami was a grey and black checkered Cher Ami was a grey and black checkered cock. cock.

He was a great homing pigeon.He was a great homing pigeon.

He was given to the army in 1917.He was given to the army in 1917.

Cher AmiCher Ami

Cher Ami means “Dear Friend”.

What Happened?What Happened?

It was the fall of October 4, 1918 during It was the fall of October 4, 1918 during World War I. In the Argonne Forest, France, World War I. In the Argonne Forest, France, the 77the 77thth Infantry Division was surrounded by Infantry Division was surrounded by Germans while being bombed by Americans. Germans while being bombed by Americans. Cher Ami was the last pigeon the battalion Cher Ami was the last pigeon the battalion had. Since they had no radio contact Cher had. Since they had no radio contact Cher Ami was their last hope. Ami was their last hope.

Map Of EuropeMap Of EuropeShowing FranceShowing France

His Rough FlightHis Rough Flight

Cher Ami flew 25 miles in 25 minutes.Cher Ami flew 25 miles in 25 minutes.He flew through heavy enemy fire. He flew through heavy enemy fire. Cher Ami was wounded, but he was Cher Ami was wounded, but he was determined to finish his mission.determined to finish his mission.When he returned to his loft, he had no When he returned to his loft, he had no eye and his leg carrying the important eye and his leg carrying the important message was almost gone and he had message was almost gone and he had been shot in the chestbeen shot in the chest

Cher Ami’s Arrival Cher Ami’s Arrival

When Cher Ami arrived he was wounded When Cher Ami arrived he was wounded in the torso and the leg with the message in the torso and the leg with the message on it. on it.

Shortly after his arrival the bombing had Shortly after his arrival the bombing had stopped. Cher Ami had saved over 200 stopped. Cher Ami had saved over 200 lives.lives.

The Medal Awarded to Cher The Medal Awarded to Cher AmiAmi

Cher Ami was awarded the French Croix de Cher Ami was awarded the French Croix de Guerre, a medal of bravery. Guerre, a medal of bravery.

A Year AfterA Year After

In the year of 1919, a year after Cher In the year of 1919, a year after Cher Ami’s big mission he died from the many Ami’s big mission he died from the many wounds he had suffered.wounds he had suffered.

President Wilson is our President Wilson is our Pigeon HeroPigeon Hero

By Taylor, Anna,By Taylor, Anna,

Scott and DylanScott and Dylan

What kind of bird?What kind of bird?

Black cockBlack cock

When did this happen?When did this happen?

November 5, 1918 in November 5, 1918 in WW IWW I

Releasinga pigeon.

Where did this happen?Where did this happen?

Argonne Sector, Cuisy Argonne Sector, Cuisy France. France.

Where Is He Now?Where Is He Now?

President Wilson may be seen today in the President Wilson may be seen today in the Smithsonian Museum of History in Smithsonian Museum of History in Washington, D.C.Washington, D.C.

What happened?What happened?

President Wilson saved many lives of American President Wilson saved many lives of American Infantry men who were surrounded by the Infantry men who were surrounded by the enemy. Carrying an important message, enemy. Carrying an important message, President Wilson was severely injured by enemy President Wilson was severely injured by enemy fire. He flew through heavy fog, and did not stop fire. He flew through heavy fog, and did not stop until he reached his loft. He fell limp and until he reached his loft. He fell limp and exhausted. He reached the loft at Ramport after exhausted. He reached the loft at Ramport after flying 24 miles in 25 min. that means he flew 57 flying 24 miles in 25 min. that means he flew 57 mph. while he was badly hurt. mph. while he was badly hurt.

SPIKE SPIKE

BY: KIERA, SYDNEY BY: KIERA, SYDNEY AND ARIAND ARI

WHY SPIKE IS A PIGEON WHY SPIKE IS A PIGEON HEROHERO

FIRST, SPIKE WAS A GRIZZLED GRAY COCK FIRST, SPIKE WAS A GRIZZLED GRAY COCK HOMING PIGEON WHO WAS BORN JANUARY HOMING PIGEON WHO WAS BORN JANUARY 1918.1918.

NEXT, SPIKE DELIVERED 52 MESSAGES NEXT, SPIKE DELIVERED 52 MESSAGES WITHOUT BEING WOUNDED EVEN THOUGH WITHOUT BEING WOUNDED EVEN THOUGH THE FIGHTING WAS DANGEROUS ON THE THE FIGHTING WAS DANGEROUS ON THE WAY TO HIS LOFT CARRYING MESSAGES WAY TO HIS LOFT CARRYING MESSAGES WITH VITAL INFORMATION. WITH VITAL INFORMATION.

TWO OTHER REASONSTWO OTHER REASONS

ADDITIONALLY HIS BRAVERY WON ADDITIONALLY HIS BRAVERY WON HIM “THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE HIM “THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL”. MEDAL”.

HE HAS COME A LONG WAY, AND WILL HE HAS COME A LONG WAY, AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER! AND BE REMEMBERED FOREVER! AND YOU MIGHT THINK HE’S NOT COOL, YOU MIGHT THINK HE’S NOT COOL, BUT HE WORKED HIS TAIL OFF IN BUT HE WORKED HIS TAIL OFF IN WORLD WAR TWO……WORLD WAR TWO……

YOU CAN SEE HIM NOWYOU CAN SEE HIM NOWin the Electronics Museum in Ft. in the Electronics Museum in Ft.

Monmouth, NJMonmouth, NJ

THE PASSION FOR THE THE PASSION FOR THE COUNTRYCOUNTRY

SPIKE IS VERY COOL. HE DIED ON SPIKE IS VERY COOL. HE DIED ON APRIL 11, 1935.APRIL 11, 1935.

HE WILL BE KNOWN HE WILL BE KNOWN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!

YOU CAN SEE HIM IN THECOMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS MUSEUM AT FT. MONMOUTH, NJ.

"Spike" was born in January 1918. He flew 50 missions and was never injured. Spike died on April 11, 1935.

World WarWorld War IIIIByBy BrandonBrandon, , Logan Logan and and ChadChad

World War World War II Affected More Countries II Affected More Countries and People in Historyand People in History

The EuropeanTheater

When the war started.When the war started.

The war started on September 1, 1939 and The war started on September 1, 1939 and ended on September 2, 1945.ended on September 2, 1945.

It started when Germany invaded Poland. It started when Germany invaded Poland.

The U.S. joined the war on December 7 The U.S. joined the war on December 7 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. .

The Pacific Theater

The Axis and AlliesThe Axis and Allies

The Allies of World War The Allies of World War II were U.S.,Russia,II were U.S.,Russia,

England, and France. The Axis powers were England, and France. The Axis powers were

Germany, Japan,and Italy.Germany, Japan,and Italy.

The Theaters of World War The Theaters of World War IIII

World War World War II was fought in Pacific and II was fought in Pacific and European theaters.European theaters.

Why the war started.Why the war started.

The war was caused by problems The war was caused by problems left over from World War left over from World War I. I.

Also Adolf Hitler and Japan wanted Also Adolf Hitler and Japan wanted more land and power.more land and power.

When it became a World War.When it became a World War.

It became a world war when It became a world war when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor Japan bombed Pearl Harbor and the U.S. joined the war.and the U.S. joined the war.

The Dickin MedalThe Dickin Medal

By Maggie, Jenna, Zach and By Maggie, Jenna, Zach and BryceBryce

What is it?What is it?

A special medal A special medal awarded just to awarded just to animals that showed animals that showed their devotion to man their devotion to man and their duty by and their duty by displaying incredible displaying incredible bravery while serving bravery while serving in the British Armed in the British Armed Forces.Forces.

Who or what was awarded this Who or what was awarded this medal?medal?

It was awarded just to It was awarded just to animals. Between animals. Between 1943-1949 it was 1943-1949 it was awarded 54 times. awarded 54 times. These animals These animals included 32 pigeons, included 32 pigeons, 18 dogs,3 horses, 18 dogs,3 horses, and one cat.and one cat.

Who was the medal named after? Who was the medal named after? Why?Why?

The medal was The medal was named after Maria named after Maria Dickin.Dickin.

She was the founder She was the founder of the Peoples of the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Dispensary for Sick Animals, or the Animals, or the PDSA. She PDSA. She introduced this medal.introduced this medal.

Other interesting information.Other interesting information.

Many human lives Many human lives were saved by these were saved by these brave animals.brave animals.

This medal is referred This medal is referred to as the animals’ to as the animals’ Victoria Cross.Victoria Cross.

The Dickin medal was awarded to animals The Dickin medal was awarded to animals in World War II. First, the Medal is an award in World War II. First, the Medal is an award given to animals that showed courage in given to animals that showed courage in World War II. World War II. Second, the medal was named after Maria Second, the medal was named after Maria Dickin because she was the founder of the Dickin because she was the founder of the Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals. Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals. Third, in World War II 54 Dickin Medals Third, in World War II 54 Dickin Medals were awarded to animals, 32 to pigeons. were awarded to animals, 32 to pigeons. Next, the Dickin Medal was known as the Next, the Dickin Medal was known as the animals’ “Victoria Cross”. Last, these animals’ “Victoria Cross”. Last, these pigeons saved many human lives. In pigeons saved many human lives. In conclusion, those are important reasons conclusion, those are important reasons why the Medal was awarded to animals.why the Medal was awarded to animals.

Pigeon Heroes Pigeon Heroes

Our Pigeon Hero is: Our Pigeon Hero is:

Blackie HalliganBlackie Halligan

By: Kassidy, Emma, Jason and By: Kassidy, Emma, Jason and MikeyMikey

Kind of BirdKind of Bird

Blackie Halligan was an American black Blackie Halligan was an American black cock homing pigeon.cock homing pigeon.

What Blackiemight have looked like

When it HappenedWhen it Happened

19431943

World War II World War II

Pacific TheaterPacific Theater

Where It HappenedWhere It Happened

GuadalcanalGuadalcanal

What HappenedWhat Happened

While carrying a message that gave the While carrying a message that gave the location of 300 Japanese troops, Blackie location of 300 Japanese troops, Blackie Halligan was badly wounded by the Halligan was badly wounded by the Japanese, but kept flying. Even though Japanese, but kept flying. Even though part of his chest was missing, Blackie part of his chest was missing, Blackie helped save hundreds of Marines.helped save hundreds of Marines.

Geronimo Geronimo

By Abbey, Paige andBy Abbey, Paige and

IanIan

Geronimo is a pigeon hero.Geronimo is a pigeon hero.

He was a blue checked He was a blue checked malemale

When did this happenWhen did this happen

1943 in WWll1943 in WWll

Where did it happenWhere did it happen

In Italy North of In Italy North of NaplesNaples

What Happened?What Happened?Geronimo completed 30 important missions in the Geronimo completed 30 important missions in the European Theater. Without injury he delivered several European Theater. Without injury he delivered several messages during the 7-Day battle crossing the messages during the 7-Day battle crossing the Volturno River north of Naples, Italy . He flew under Volturno River north of Naples, Italy . He flew under the most hazardous war conditions. This is how the most hazardous war conditions. This is how Geronimo is a pigeon hero!Geronimo is a pigeon hero!Geronimo is a pigeon hero. To start with he was a Geronimo is a pigeon hero. To start with he was a blue check male who served during WWII it was in blue check male who served during WWII it was in 1943 in Italy . Also Geronimo completed 30 important 1943 in Italy . Also Geronimo completed 30 important missions in the European Theater. Without injury he missions in the European Theater. Without injury he delivered several messages during the 7- Day battle delivered several messages during the 7- Day battle crossing the Volturno River north of Naples, Italy. crossing the Volturno River north of Naples, Italy. Additionally he flew under the most hazardous war Additionally he flew under the most hazardous war time conditions. Geronimo is in the Hall of Fame in time conditions. Geronimo is in the Hall of Fame in Fort Monmouth , New Jersey . In conclusion this is Fort Monmouth , New Jersey . In conclusion this is why Geronimo is a pigeon hero.why Geronimo is a pigeon hero.

Mary of ExeterMary of Exeter

By Vince, Lucas, Ashley and By Vince, Lucas, Ashley and TaylerTayler

Kind of pigeonKind of pigeon

She was a gray She was a gray hen racing pigeon.hen racing pigeon.

When it happenedWhen it happened

It happened in 1940-1945.It happened in 1940-1945.

She served for 5 years in France.She served for 5 years in France.

Where it happenedWhere it happenedIt happened in France when she was It happened in France when she was parachuted in to carry messages in WW II.parachuted in to carry messages in WW II.

What Happened?What Happened?

She was dropped into France to carry top She was dropped into France to carry top secret messages.secret messages.She was attacked by a hawk in 1942 and She was attacked by a hawk in 1942 and needed 7 stitches.needed 7 stitches.Missing for 10 days, Mary was picked up nearly Missing for 10 days, Mary was picked up nearly dead and wounded from head to back. She dead and wounded from head to back. She was hurt so badly she had to have a collar to was hurt so badly she had to have a collar to hold her head up and then went on to do hold her head up and then went on to do another two years of service.another two years of service.She won the Dickin Medal.She won the Dickin Medal.

This is why Mary of Exeter is a This is why Mary of Exeter is a pigeon hero.pigeon hero.

She got shot under her wing and a bomb She got shot under her wing and a bomb exploded near her loft blowing her basket exploded near her loft blowing her basket to bits but Mary stayed to wait for her to bits but Mary stayed to wait for her owner.owner.

Mary of Exeter, recognized for five years of service carrying top secret messages during WWII[Picture: PDSA]

Scoop the Hero PigeonScoop the Hero Pigeon

By Brittany, Cara, and KellyBy Brittany, Cara, and Kelly

Facts about Scoop….Facts about Scoop….

He is a black checked cockHe is a black checked cock

Scoop was hatched in Morocco 1943Scoop was hatched in Morocco 1943

He was an Army pigeonHe was an Army pigeon

When things happened…When things happened…

He fought in World War IIHe fought in World War II

Where things happened…Where things happened…

Mateur-Bizerte FrontMateur-Bizerte Front

Algiers North AfricaAlgiers North Africa

What happened…What happened…

He flew many of the 72 messages sent by He flew many of the 72 messages sent by Army pigeons during the 16 days of battle Army pigeons during the 16 days of battle on the Mateur-Bizerte Front.on the Mateur-Bizerte Front.

Scoop completed over 20 combat missions Scoop completed over 20 combat missions for American troops in Algiersfor American troops in Algiers

Fun facts about Scoop…Fun facts about Scoop…

His name was due to His name was due to his eagerness, his eagerness, courage and unusal courage and unusal speedspeed

He was put in the He was put in the pigeon hall of fame in pigeon hall of fame in Ft. Monmouth N.J.Ft. Monmouth N.J.

TykeTyke, a Pigeon Hero, a Pigeon Hero

By Mark, David ,Seth, and AustinBy Mark, David ,Seth, and Austin

What Kind of bird?What Kind of bird?

A male, also known A male, also known as a cockas a cock

Is a A Homing pigeonIs a A Homing pigeon


June 1943June 1943

World War IIWorld War II

Where Where did this happen?did this happen?

This happened in the Mediterranean Sea This happened in the Mediterranean Sea

What What happened?happened?

Tyke delivered a Tyke delivered a message under message under difficult weather difficult weather conditionsconditionsRescued an American Rescued an American air crew while with the air crew while with the RAF (RAF (RRoyal oyal AAir ir FForce)orce)For his bravery, he For his bravery, he was awarded the was awarded the Dickin medal Dickin medal

Tyke is a pigeon hero for these reasons. First, Tyke was a male homing pigeon. Second, Tyke delivered a very importantmessage in June 1943 during WWII. Third, under extremely difficult weather conditions Tyke flew his message to his loft which helped in the rescue of anAmerican air crew while serving in the RAF (Royal Air Force). This earned him the Dickin medal. So you can see this is why Tyke is a pigeon hero.

MOCKERMOCKER

BY NICO, COLTEN, BY NICO, COLTEN, CHRISTIAN AND BRADENCHRISTIAN AND BRADEN

Where did it happenWhere did it happen

Alsacce - Lorraine in FranceAlsacce - Lorraine in France

WHAT KIND OF PIGEONWHAT KIND OF PIGEONHe was a red speckled cock.He was a red speckled cock.

The Mocker

WHEN DID IT HAPPENWHEN DID IT HAPPEN

September 12, 1918September 12, 1918During World War IIDuring World War II

What happened?What happened?

On his 52On his 52ndnd mission he carried a message mission he carried a message that helped American artillery destroy that helped American artillery destroy enemy guns. Then our troops could go enemy guns. Then our troops could go into the Alsacc-Lorraine and capture into the Alsacc-Lorraine and capture Beaumont (in France). He was wounded in Beaumont (in France). He was wounded in action losing his left eye from a machine action losing his left eye from a machine gun bullet and had a gash on the top of his gun bullet and had a gash on the top of his head. The Mocker was wounded two head. The Mocker was wounded two more times as he flew for the military.more times as he flew for the military.

HonorsHonors

The Mocker was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.

His body was mounted and is in a museum at FortMonmouth, New Jersey.

White Vision is a Pigeon White Vision is a Pigeon HeroHero

By Brayden, Hunter, Robin, By Brayden, Hunter, Robin, and Gillian and Gillian

Where It HappenedWhere It Happened

Shetland Islands•North Sea, west of the Shetland Islands.

What Kind of Bird?What Kind of Bird?

A white HenA white Hen


World War II World War II

October 1943October 1943

A CatalinaFlying Boat

What happenedWhat happened

White Vision was aboard an RAF Catalina White Vision was aboard an RAF Catalina Flying Boat that ditched into the North Flying Boat that ditched into the North Sea. The crew could not get out an SOS. Sea. The crew could not get out an SOS. White Vision was released carrying a White Vision was released carrying a message of where the location of the message of where the location of the plane was. She flew 60 miles into 25 mph plane was. She flew 60 miles into 25 mph winds in the dark for 9 hours. All 11 crew winds in the dark for 9 hours. All 11 crew members were rescued.members were rescued.

DICKEN MEDALDICKEN MEDALWhite Vision won the Dickin Medal for her bravery.

White VisionWhite Vision

White Vision was renamed “What Savior”.

Winkie: A Pigeon HeroWinkie: A Pigeon Hero

By Brandon, Nevada, and By Brandon, Nevada, and CarolynCarolyn

Maria Dickin Presents Winkie With the Dickin Medal

Kind of birdKind of bird

She was a grey hen from Scotland.She was a grey hen from Scotland.

When it happenedWhen it happened

Feb. 23 1942 Feb. 23 1942

During World War IIDuring World War II

A Beaufort Bomber

Where it happenedWhere it happenedNorth Sea off the coast of Norway.North Sea off the coast of Norway.

What happenedWhat happened

Winkie was aboard a (Beaufort) bomber Winkie was aboard a (Beaufort) bomber which was on a mission off the coast which was on a mission off the coast Norway. The plane ditched into the sea. Norway. The plane ditched into the sea. Winkie broke free from her cage and flew Winkie broke free from her cage and flew 129 miles through the night, wet and oil 129 miles through the night, wet and oil soaked to her base. Although her soaked to her base. Although her message capsule was empty, her message capsule was empty, her condition, plus other information, led to the condition, plus other information, led to the rescue of the crew.rescue of the crew.

Winkie and HerGrateful Crew

YankYank

Yank was a pigeon hero. Yank was a pigeon hero.

By Izabella, Kassie, and Kyle By Izabella, Kassie, and Kyle

What War Was He In?What War Was He In?

He was in WW II. He was in WW II.

Yank flew in two Yank flew in two campaigns in campaigns in Northern Africa on Northern Africa on March 17March 17thth 1943 in 1943 in French Morocco and French Morocco and on April 1, 1943 in on April 1, 1943 in Tunisia. Tunisia.

Pictures of YankPictures of Yank

What Type of a Pigeon is Yank?What Type of a Pigeon is Yank?

Yank was a gray cock.Yank was a gray cock.

What Happened.What Happened.On March 17, 1943 Yank flew 90 miles in 115 On March 17, 1943 Yank flew 90 miles in 115 minutes or about 47 mph carrying the news of the minutes or about 47 mph carrying the news of the fall of Gafsa.fall of Gafsa.

On April 1, 1943 he carried a message from Lt. On April 1, 1943 he carried a message from Lt. General George Patton 90 miles in 100 minutes or General George Patton 90 miles in 100 minutes or 54 mph.54 mph.

A messagefastened toa pigeon inWW II.

G.I. Joe, A Pigeon HeroG.I. Joe, A Pigeon Hero

By, Tayler, Savanna, Ashley By, Tayler, Savanna, Ashley and Ericaand Erica

G.I. Joe’s StoryG.I. Joe’s Story

G.I. Joe is a pigeon hero. He was a dark G.I. Joe is a pigeon hero. He was a dark checker patterned cock pigeon, who flew checker patterned cock pigeon, who flew an important message in World War II. an important message in World War II.


This took place in Colvi Vecchia, Italy. The This took place in Colvi Vecchia, Italy. The British 56British 56thth Brigade entered the town of Brigade entered the town of Colvi Vecchia expecting to find German Colvi Vecchia expecting to find German troops.troops.


The Germans deserted the town leaving The Germans deserted the town leaving only the civilians. The British troops knew only the civilians. The British troops knew the town would be bombed soon by the the town would be bombed soon by the Allies.Allies.


The bombing needed to be stopped. But The bombing needed to be stopped. But there was no radio communication signals. there was no radio communication signals. G.I. Joe was given a message and was G.I. Joe was given a message and was sent to bring it to The Air Support Base, sent to bring it to The Air Support Base, and did this in 20 minutes. and did this in 20 minutes.


G.I. Joe arrived just in time to stop the G.I. Joe arrived just in time to stop the planes from taking off, saving 1,000 British planes from taking off, saving 1,000 British lives and lives of the civilians. Hence, this lives and lives of the civilians. Hence, this is why G.I. Joe is the most famous pigeon is why G.I. Joe is the most famous pigeon of World War II.of World War II.

Fun Fact (s)Fun Fact (s)

G.I. Joe was the only G.I. Joe was the only American bird to earn American bird to earn the Dickin Medal!!§♥§the Dickin Medal!!§♥§

He is a very brave He is a very brave and courageous birdand courageous bird

Photograph of G.I. JoePhotograph of G.I. Joe

Here is a picture of G.I. Here is a picture of G.I. Joe.♪♪Joe.♪♪

Map ShowingMap Showing Colvi Vecchia, Colvi Vecchia, ItalyItaly

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