File:A Sig Corps pigeon has a message capsule attached to its leg. (50835862797).jpg

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This bird was placed in a small cage with 5 other pigeons and parachuted to the troops of the 71st Div by use of a 9 foot parachute during maneuvers at HLMR. This method is used to supply troops operating in difficult terrain. Pigeons are supplies to both the 71st and 89th Divisions by the 1st Combat Section, 1st Platoon, 263rd Sig Pigeon Company. Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. 22 March, 1944.

Army Signal Corps photograph Photographer: Freeney

Photo Source: National WWII Museum
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Author Signal Corps Archive from Ireland and United States

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Signal Corps Archive at https://flickr.com/photos/186360156@N02/50835862797. It was reviewed on 8 December 2021 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the Public Domain Mark.

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