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Maquis (pigeon)

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Pigeon receiver of the Dickin Medal

Maquis (NPSNS.42.36392) was a pigeon that received the Dickin Medal in 1945 from the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals for bravery in service during the Second World War. Maquis was cited for successfully delivering messages from enemy-occupied territory on three occasions. These were in May 1943, February 1944 and June 1944 while serving with the Special Service on the Continent.

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References

  1. "Dickin medal pigeons". PDSA. Archived from the original on 13 February 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  2. "Maquis (NPSNS.42.36392) - TracesOfWar.com". www.tracesofwar.com. Retrieved 2019-04-28.

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