| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM30698.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Award |
| Physical description | Paper |
| Maker |
People's Dispensary For Sick Animals |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Dickin Medal Certificate : Pigeon Q879
Description
Certificate for Dickin Medal awarded to Blue Chequer Cock pigeon Q879. Front reads 'Awarded to Pigeon No D D43 Q879 for Gallantry carrying a message through heavy fire thereby bringing relief to a Patrol surrounded and attacked by the enemy without other means of communication.' Back gives donor/breeder of bird 'A.J. Flavell Esq 15 Vauntier Street, Elwood S3 Victoria'
History / Summary
As stated on certificate.