Transcript PIGEON HEROES - American Racing Pigeon Union

PIGEON HEROES
BY NATALY , NATHAN ,
SIERRA.
PIGEONS IN THE WARS
During World War II ,a factory in
Monmouth, New Jersey made parachutes
for pigeons to enable them to be dropped
into France.
In the world wars ,flying pilots carried
pigeons in case they had to ditch their
plane, they would release the bird for
help. Many pilots owe their lives to a
pigeon.
DOGS
Some dogs also carried pigeons in small
pouches on their back. After the dog
delivered the message, a soldier would
write a reply . The reply was attached to
the pigeon that then flew back to home
base.
TRAINING IN ACTION
Pigeons were trained to fly at night at Ft.
Monmouth, NJ.
They also trained pigeons to fly 2 ways or
make a round trip.
WHAMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Parachuting
Pigeons
Spy
Pigeons
Tank
Pigeons
Navy
Pigeons
PIGEON
A pigeon being dropped
from a plane in World
War I
•200,000 pigeons
were used as
messengers in
WWII. Of the 17,000
that parachuted into
enemy territory,
fewer than one in
eight returned.
THE CROIX-DE-GUERRE
By: Jonnah M. and
Sierra B.
The Croix-de-Guerre was
Created on …
April 2nd 1915
And it is the best
known French
decoration
What the medal means and how its
pronounced
It means “war cross”
or “cross of war”
It is pronounced as
(kwa-de-ger)
Animals delivering messages!
This is the certificate!!!!
This medal is awarded to…
The French military
including pigeons like
Cher Ami. It is also,
awarded to allied
soliders fighting for
France.
The medal is awarded because
It recognizes bravery
in combat against
enemy forces.
The front and the back of the CroixDe-Guerre!!!
!!!The End !!!
World War I
By Jack and Tyler
Introduction
World War I was
called “The Great
War” or “The war to
end all wars”.
How Long Was the War
To begin with the war
took place from 1914
to 1918.
What countries were involved?
The Allies: in World
War I included
England Russia
France and America.
The Axis powers:
Germany Ottoman
Empire and Austrian
Hungary
Where Was it Fought?
The war took place in Europe on 2 fronts.
The Eastern Front was in Russia and the
Western Front was along the French
German border.
How the War Was Fought?
This war was fought in the trenches dug
along each front.
This is a picture of trenches in the
war.
Why did it began
In addition World War I started for many
reasons.
It began with the assassination of
Archduke Ferdinand who was to become
king of Austria Hungary, that the war
began.
25 years later, World War II began.
Conclusion
So you can see World
War I was not a war
to end all wars.
Cher Ami
By Morgan and Katie
Who is Cher Ami?
Cher Ami was a grey and black checkered
cock.
He was a great homing pigeon.
He was given to the army in 1917.
Cher Ami
Cher Ami means “Dear Friend”.
What Happened?
It was the fall of October 4, 1918 during
World War I. In the Argonne Forest, France,
the 77th Infantry Division was surrounded by
Germans while being bombed by Americans.
Cher Ami was the last pigeon the battalion
had. Since they had no radio contact Cher
Ami was their last hope.
Map Of Europe
Showing France
His Rough Flight
Cher Ami flew 25 miles in 25 minutes.
He flew through heavy enemy fire.
Cher Ami was wounded, but he was
determined to finish his mission.
When he returned to his loft, he had no
eye and his leg carrying the important
message was almost gone and he had
been shot in the chest
Cher Ami’s Arrival
When Cher Ami arrived he was wounded
in the torso and the leg with the message
on it.
Shortly after his arrival the bombing had
stopped. Cher Ami had saved over 200
lives.
The Medal Awarded to Cher Ami
Cher Ami was awarded the French Croix de
Guerre, a medal of bravery.
A Year After
In the year of 1919, a year after Cher
Ami’s big mission he died from the many
wounds he had suffered.
President Wilson is our
Pigeon Hero
By Taylor, Anna,
Scott and Dylan
What kind of bird?
Black cock
When did this happen?
November 5, 1918 in
WW I
Releasing
a pigeon.
Where did this happen?
Argonne Sector, Cuisy
France.
Where Is He Now?
President Wilson may be seen today in the
Smithsonian Museum of History in
Washington, D.C.
What happened?
President Wilson saved many lives of American
Infantry men who were surrounded by the
enemy. Carrying an important message,
President Wilson was severely injured by enemy
fire. He flew through heavy fog, and did not stop
until he reached his loft. He fell limp and
exhausted. He reached the loft at Ramport after
flying 24 miles in 25 min. that means he flew 57
mph. while he was badly hurt.
SPIKE
BY: KIERA, SYDNEY
AND ARI
WHY SPIKE IS A PIGEON
HERO
FIRST, SPIKE WAS A GRIZZLED GRAY COCK
HOMING PIGEON WHO WAS BORN JANUARY
1918.
NEXT, SPIKE DELIVERED 52 MESSAGES
WITHOUT BEING WOUNDED EVEN THOUGH
THE FIGHTING WAS DANGEROUS ON THE
WAY TO HIS LOFT CARRYING MESSAGES
WITH VITAL INFORMATION.
TWO OTHER REASONS
ADDITIONALLY HIS BRAVERY WON
HIM “THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
MEDAL”.
HE HAS COME A LONG WAY, AND WILL
BE REMEMBERED FOREVER! AND
YOU MIGHT THINK HE’S NOT COOL,
BUT HE WORKED HIS TAIL OFF IN
WORLD WAR TWO……
YOU CAN SEE HIM NOW
in the Electronics Museum in Ft.
Monmouth, NJ
THE PASSION FOR THE
COUNTRY
SPIKE IS VERY COOL. HE DIED ON
APRIL 11, 1935.
HE WILL BE KNOWN
FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU CAN SEE HIM IN THE
COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS
MUSEUM AT FT. MONMOUTH, NJ.
"Spike" was born in
January 1918. He flew 50
missions and was never
injured. Spike died on
April 11, 1935.
World War II
By Brandon, Logan and Chad
World War II Affected More Countries
and People in History
The European
Theater
When the war started.
The war started on September 1, 1939
and ended on September 2, 1945.
It started when Germany invaded Poland.
The U.S. joined the war on December 7
1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
The Pacific
Theater
The Axis and Allies
The Allies of World War II were U.S.,Russia,
England, and France. The Axis powers were
Germany, Japan,and Italy.
The Theaters of World War II
World War II was fought in Pacific and
European theaters.
Why the war started.
The war was caused by problems
left over from World War I.
Also Adolf Hitler and Japan wanted
more land and power.
When it became a World War.
It became a world war when
Japan bombed Pearl Harbor
and the U.S. joined the war.
The Dickin Medal
By Maggie, Jenna, Zach and
Bryce
What is it?
A special medal
awarded just to
animals that showed
their devotion to man
and their duty by
displaying incredible
bravery while serving
in the British Armed
Forces.
Who or what was awarded this
medal?
It was awarded just to
animals. Between
1943-1949 it was
awarded 54 times.
These animals
included 32 pigeons,
18 dogs,3 horses,
and one cat.
Who was the medal named after?
Why?
The medal was
named after Maria
Dickin.
She was the founder
of the Peoples
Dispensary for Sick
Animals, or the
PDSA. She
introduced this medal.
Other interesting information.
Many human lives
were saved by these
brave animals.
This medal is referred
to as the animals’
Victoria Cross.
The Dickin medal was awarded to animals
in World War II. First, the Medal is an award
given to animals that showed courage in
World War II.
Second, the medal was named after Maria
Dickin because she was the founder of the
Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals.
Third, in World War II 54 Dickin Medals were
awarded to animals, 32 to pigeons. Next,
the Dickin Medal was known as the animals’
“Victoria Cross”. Last, these pigeons saved
many human lives. In conclusion, those are
important reasons why the Medal was
awarded to animals.
Pigeon Heroes
Our Pigeon Hero is:
Blackie Halligan
By: Kassidy, Emma, Jason and
Mikey
Kind of Bird
Blackie Halligan was an American black
cock homing pigeon.
What Blackie
might have
looked like
When it Happened
1943
World War II
Pacific Theater
Where It Happened
Guadalcanal
What Happened
While carrying a message that gave the
location of 300 Japanese troops, Blackie
Halligan was badly wounded by the
Japanese, but kept flying. Even though
part of his chest was missing, Blackie
helped save hundreds of Marines.
Geronimo
By Abbey, Paige and
Ian
Geronimo is a pigeon hero.
He was a blue checked
male
When did this happen
1943 in WWll
Where did it happen
In Italy North of
Naples
What Happened?
Geronimo completed 30 important missions in the
European Theater. Without injury he delivered several
messages during the 7-Day battle crossing the
Volturno River north of Naples, Italy . He flew under
the most hazardous war conditions. This is how
Geronimo is a pigeon hero!
Geronimo is a pigeon hero. To start with he was a blue
check male who served during WWII it was in 1943 in
Italy . Also Geronimo completed 30 important missions
in the European Theater. Without injury he delivered
several messages during the 7- Day battle crossing
the Volturno River north of Naples, Italy. Additionally
he flew under the most hazardous war time conditions.
Geronimo is in the Hall of Fame in Fort Monmouth ,
New Jersey . In conclusion this is why Geronimo is a
pigeon hero.
Mary of Exeter
By Vince, Lucas, Ashley and
Tayler
Kind of pigeon
She was a gray
hen racing pigeon.
When it happened
It happened in 1940-1945.
She served for 5 years in France.
Where it happened
It happened in France when she was
parachuted in to carry messages in WW II.
What Happened?
She was dropped into France to carry top
secret messages.
She was attacked by a hawk in 1942 and
needed 7 stitches.
Missing for 10 days, Mary was picked up
nearly dead and wounded from head to back.
She was hurt so badly she had to have a collar
to hold her head up and then went on to do
another two years of service.
She won the Dickin Medal.
This is why Mary of Exeter is a
pigeon hero.
She got shot under her wing and a bomb
exploded near her loft blowing her basket
to bits but Mary stayed to wait for her
owner.
Mary of Exeter,
recognized for five
years of service
carrying top secret
messages during
WWII
[Picture: PDSA]
Scoop the Hero Pigeon
By Brittany, Cara, and Kelly
Facts about Scoop….
He is a black checked cock
Scoop was hatched in Morocco 1943
He was an Army pigeon
When things happened…
He fought in World War II
Where things happened…
Mateur-Bizerte Front
Algiers North Africa
What happened…
He flew many of the 72 messages sent by
Army pigeons during the 16 days of battle
on the Mateur-Bizerte Front.
Scoop completed over 20 combat missions
for American troops in Algiers
Fun facts about Scoop…
His name was due to
his eagerness,
courage and unusal
speed
He was put in the
pigeon hall of fame in
Ft. Monmouth N.J.
Tyke, a Pigeon Hero
By Mark, David ,Seth, and Austin
What Kind of bird?
A male, also known
as a cock
Is a A Homing pigeon
When did this happen?
June 1943
World War II
Where did this happen?
This happened in the Mediterranean Sea
What happened?
Tyke delivered a
message under
difficult weather
conditions
Rescued an American
air crew while with the
RAF (Royal Air Force)
For his bravery, he
was awarded the
Dickin medal
Tyke is a pigeon hero for these reasons.
First, Tyke was a male homing pigeon.
Second, Tyke delivered a very important
message in June 1943 during WWII.
Third, under extremely difficult weather
conditions Tyke flew his message to his
loft which helped in the rescue of an
American air crew while serving in the
RAF (Royal Air Force). This earned him
the Dickin medal. So you can see this is
why Tyke is a pigeon hero.
MOCKER
BY NICO, COLTEN,
CHRISTIAN AND BRADEN
Where did it happen
Alsacce - Lorraine in France
WHAT KIND OF PIGEON
He was a red speckled cock.
The Mocker
WHEN DID IT HAPPEN
September 12, 1918
During World War II
What happened?
On his 52nd mission he carried a message
that helped American artillery destroy
enemy guns. Then our troops could go
into the Alsacc-Lorraine and capture
Beaumont (in France). He was wounded in
action losing his left eye from a machine
gun bullet and had a gash on the top of his
head. The Mocker was wounded two
more times as he flew for the military.
Honors
The Mocker was awarded the Distinguished Service
Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.
His body was mounted and is in a museum at Fort
Monmouth, New Jersey.
White Vision is a Pigeon
Hero
By Brayden, Hunter, Robin,
and Gillian
Where It Happened
•North
Sea, west
of the
Shetland
Islands.
Shetland Islands
What Kind of Bird?
A white Hen
When did this happen?
World War II
October 1943
A Catalina
Flying Boat
What happened
White Vision was aboard an RAF Catalina
Flying Boat that ditched into the North
Sea. The crew could not get out an SOS.
White Vision was released carrying a
message of where the location of the
plane was. She flew 60 miles into 25 mph
winds in the dark for 9 hours. All 11 crew
members were rescued.
DICKEN MEDAL
White Vision won the Dickin Medal for her bravery.
White Vision
White Vision was renamed “What Savior”.
Winkie: A Pigeon Hero
By Brandon, Nevada, and
Carolyn
Maria Dickin Presents Winkie With the Dickin Medal
Kind of bird
She was a grey hen from Scotland.
When it happened
Feb. 23 1942
During World War II
A Beaufort Bomber
Where it happened
North Sea off the coast of Norway.
What happened
Winkie was aboard a (Beaufort) bomber
which was on a mission off the coast
Norway. The plane ditched into the sea.
Winkie broke free from her cage and flew
129 miles through the night, wet and oil
soaked to her base. Although her
message capsule was empty, her
condition, plus other information, led to the
rescue of the crew.
Winkie and Her
Grateful Crew
Yank
Yank was a pigeon hero.
By Izabella, Kassie, and Kyle
What War Was He In?
He was in WW II.
Yank flew in two
campaigns in
Northern Africa on
March 17th 1943 in
French Morocco and
on April 1, 1943 in
Tunisia.
Pictures of Yank
What Type of a Pigeon is Yank?
Yank was a gray cock.
What Happened.
On March 17, 1943 Yank flew 90 miles in 115
minutes or about 47 mph carrying the news of the
fall of Gafsa.
On April 1, 1943 he carried a message from Lt.
General George Patton 90 miles in 100 minutes or
54 mph.
A message
fastened to
a pigeon in
WW II.
G.I. Joe, A Pigeon Hero
By, Tayler, Savanna, Ashley
and Erica
G.I. Joe’s Story
G.I. Joe is a pigeon hero. He was a dark
checker patterned cock pigeon, who flew
an important message in World War II.
G.I. Joe’s Story
This took place in Colvi Vecchia, Italy. The
British 56th Brigade entered the town of
Colvi Vecchia expecting to find German
troops.
G.I. Joe’s Story
The Germans deserted the town leaving
only the civilians. The British troops knew
the town would be bombed soon by the
Allies.
G.I. Joe’s Story
The bombing needed to be stopped. But
there was no radio communication signals.
G.I. Joe was given a message and was
sent to bring it to The Air Support Base,
and did this in 20 minutes.
G.I. Joe’s Story
G.I. Joe arrived just in time to stop the
planes from taking off, saving 1,000 British
lives and lives of the civilians. Hence, this
is why G.I. Joe is the most famous pigeon
of World War II.
Fun Fact (s)
G.I. Joe was the only
American bird to earn
the Dickin Medal!!§♥§
He is a very brave
and courageous bird
Photograph of G.I. Joe
Here is a picture of G.I.
Joe.♪♪
Map Showing Colvi Vecchia,
Italy