The Economic Times

This pigeon once carried messages for Germany in WWI. After being captured by America, his offspring served the US in WWII and received 32 medals for saving the lives of nearly 1000 soldiers

Once a German pigeon named Kaiser flew bravely during World War I, capturing the hearts of American forces upon his capture. His significance grew as he became a crucial breeding bird for the U.S. Armys communication initiatives. Subsequent generations of his lineage served valiantly alongside American troops in World War II.