Homing or Carrier pigeons were used to carry messages from place to place. In World War 1 a homing pigeon named Cher Ami was donated and trained by the U.S.He saved the lives of nearly 200 men. While carrying a message enemy soldiers shot at Cher Ami. Although the poor bird was tragically injured (shot in the breast, blinded in an eye, and losing aleg) he returned to his hhome where people seeked help. The bird was given medals of honor for its loyalty.
The story of Cher Ami is most definitly interesting. It goes to show what effect animals can have on our lives.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cher_Ami
http://www.suite101.com/content/cher-ami-and-the-lost-battalion-a68995
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