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My god. Someone give this pigeon a medal
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They did. Her name was “Cher Ami.” She was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Oak Leaf Clusters.
She also lived for half a year after...

capriceandwhimsy:

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My god. Someone give this pigeon a medal

They did. Her name was “Cher Ami.” She was awarded the Croix de Guerre with Oak Leaf Clusters.

She also lived for half a year after the battle of Verdun, with a wooden leg.

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