Feathers of Honor: US Army Signal Corps Pigeon Service in World War 1, 1917-1918. Pdf file. By Frank A. Blazich Jr.
Source: Army History , Fall 2020, No. 117 (Fall 2020), pp. 32-51 Published by: U.S. Army Center of Military History
The article discusses the development of the pigeon service, training of pigeoneers, selection of the pigeons, and tactics used to bring pigeon communication as close as possible to the front lines.
Of course, you cannot mention pigeons in WW1 without a nod to Cher Ami, arguably the most famous pigeon ever. Cher Ami is credited with helping to relieve friendly fire on the Lost Battalion. Cher Ami is currently stuffed and on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington DC.
