1946 A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME
GI Joe may be in a cage at the Tower of London, but he is being hailed as a hero rather than a villain. During World War II, the blue-check carrier pigeon had flown 20 miles in as many minutes over the battlegrounds of Italy to deliver a vital message, saving up to 100 soldiers of the 56th (London) Division. For his “outstanding flight”, Joe is brought to this special ceremony on 4 November 1946 to receive the animal-only Dickin Medal for gallantry.
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