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NPS.42.NS.2780
Pigeon receiver of the Dickin Medal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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NPS.42.NS.2780 was a pigeon who received the Dickin Medal in October 1945 from the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals for bravery in service during the Second World War.[1] NPS.42 was cited after delivering important messages three times from enemy occupied territory, in July 1942, August 1942 and April 1943, while serving with the Special Service in Europe.[2]
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