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To look at Lt. Alexander R. "Sandy" Nininger when he began his plebe year at the U.S. Military Academy, one might never have ...

A military medal which was awarded to a Cumbrian racing pigeon who assisted the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War has been sold at auction and will return to his local area.

A 103-year-old veteran has received his medals 80 years after leaving the Royal Air Force. Basil Smith, from Upper Tumble, Carmarthenshire, served during World War Two but never received his ...

A military medal awarded to a racing pigeon for his heroic wartime exploits is coming home to Furness after it was bought on behalf of the ...

The medals of a fearless Second World War airman who survived a “suicidal dash” over the English Channel have been put up for sale for £100,000. Chief Petty Officer Donald “Don” Bunce had ...