Cher Ami was a homing pigeon who served the Allied Forces in the First World War.
Born in England, he was sent to serve the 'Lost Battalion' on the Western Front where, on one occasion, the battalion was pinned down by advancing German forces and also being hit by friendly artillery strikes.
During the fight, Cher Ami was sent out with a message to stop the artillery strikes on their position- and was also heavily wounded by shrapnel hitting him in the chest.
Eventually, he bravely flew back to base and brought them the message while being badly wounded.
Although his message told the base about his battalion's current condition- and saved their lives, Cher Ami had his leg amputated and was severely weakened by the wounds from which he eventually succumbed.
Born in England, he was sent to serve the 'Lost Battalion' on the Western Front where, on one occasion, the battalion was pinned down by advancing German forces and also being hit by friendly artillery strikes.
During the fight, Cher Ami was sent out with a message to stop the artillery strikes on their position- and was also heavily wounded by shrapnel hitting him in the chest.
Eventually, he bravely flew back to base and brought them the message while being badly wounded.
Although his message told the base about his battalion's current condition- and saved their lives, Cher Ami had his leg amputated and was severely weakened by the wounds from which he eventually succumbed.
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