U.S. Army Signal Corps Pigeon Program
Introduction to Pigeon Program
The U.S. Army Signal Corps Pigeon program was established in 1917 in France by General George Patton. At the conclusion of World War I, the program was established at what would become Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, and continued there until the program was disbanded in 1957. Hero pigeons valiantly served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
Historical Resources and Documents
Short histories covering the Pigeon Service, the Pigeon Service in World War I, and specific Pigeon Companies.
Brief articles prepared by CECOM History office focusing on various aspects of pigeon history.
- Army Pigeons in Peacetime
- Blog 1920s Era Pigeon Service
- Blog Dauntless combat pigeons SCM Dec 43
- Blog Doves of War
- BLOG pigeon appropriation 1921
- Blog Pigeons Carry a Different Message
- Blog Pigeons Find Careers 2
- Blog Pigeons Over Water
- Blog Teaming Pigeons and Dogs
- Pigeon as pure GI
- Pigeon Delivers Morning Report
- Pigeons War Records
- Scoop Distinguished Signal Corps Pigeon
- The Pigeon Service in War Time
Information on selected pigeons designated as "heroes" for their role in combat operations from World War I through the Korean War.
- AEF Pigeons Shipped Feb 1919
- Blog Hero Pigeon Burma Queen
- Blog Hero Pigeon Captain Lederman
- Blog Jungle Joe a Hero Pigeon
- Caesar
- Cher Ami bio
- Flipper
- Geronimo - Distinguished Signal Corps Pigeon
- Liles Boy, WWII Hero Pigeon
- Pigeon Heros in N Africa
- Pigeon Message Saves Flier
- Unsung Hero Pigeons Special Delivery
General materials related to the Pigeon Program.
Overview of the U.S. Army Signal Corps' Pigeon Program, including hero pigeons.