DD.43.T.139

DD.43.T.139 was a pigeon who received the Dickin Medal in February 1947 from the People's [Dispensary for Sick Animals] for bravery in service during the World [War II]. Serving with the Royal [Australian Corps of Signals|Australian Army Signal Corps], DD.43.T.139 was cited for homing to Madang, Papua New Guinea during a heavy tropical storm after being released from an Australian army boat that was foundering. The message allowed a rescue ship to be sent in time to salvage the craft and its cargo of stores and ammunition.