A military medal, which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War, has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.
A pigeon unintentionally became a hero during World War II and was awarded The Bravery Medal. It has been reported that the medal the pigeon was awarded has gone up for auction for £10,000. Tommy, a ...
A military medal awarded to a Second World War racing pigeon from Dalton is set to be auctioned in Carlisle. The Dickin Medal, considered the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross, will be part of a ...