Archive documents up for auction tell how US soldiers were rescued by carrier pigeon
British carrier pigeon, named Cher Ami, delivered life-saving message to troops Battalion of 700 men was cut off from troops in France during First World War Unaware of their position, Allied troops began bombing area killing hundreds Hero carrier pigeon flew 25 miles to deliver location despite being badly injured Although 194 men were saved after the location was learned, 150 were captured Now rare account from PoW soldier revealed in archived documents and letters
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