Cher Ami: A homing pigeon who saved 194 lives in World War I. He was shot through the breast, blinded in one eye, and had a leg hanging only by a tendon, but still delivered the message!

@ickplant · 8 months ago

bane_killgrind · 8 months ago

This pigeon was referenced in “The gentleman”

@[email protected] · 8 months ago

What a bird. Thank you for your service, Cher Ami!

VaultBoyNewVegas · 8 months ago

There’s an animated movie about carrier pigeons in WW2. Think it’s called Valiant.

@kemsat · 8 months ago

This pigeon was more honorable than most recent US presidents.