William of Orange (NPS.42.NS.15125)
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Dickin Medal
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The pigeon "William of Orange" was released from Arnhem, with a message fixed to his leg, at 1030 hours on 19th September 1944 and arrived at his loft in England at 1455 hours having flown over 250 miles. It was one of few messages to make its way back to UK.
The pigeon "William of Orange" was released from Arnhem, with a message fixed to his leg, at 1030 hours on 19th September 1944 and arrived at his loft in England at 1455 hours having flown over 250 miles. It was one of few messages to make its way back to UK.
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- - British Army
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