The Kaiser......................................

[george simon]

Most AMERICANS never heard of the pigeon named the Kaiser.Who was this bird,and why is he so importent? He was a captured German pigeon during World War 1.The Signal Corps adopted him,and he was used in their breeding program.But what makes this pigeon special, he sired over 100 childern ,during his life. This in it self is not very special.The thing that makes the KAISER special is ,he was hatched in the year 1917,as shown on his band,he died in October 1949. This makes him the oldest pigeon on record,33 years old.Just an old soldier!!At last report his mounted remains are in the National Museum in Washington DC. ::::::::::::::::More to come on the FORGOTTEN HERO'S OF WW1 AND WW2 GEORGE SIMONps.I just reaized that the KAISER served in the ARMY during 2 wars ww1 and ww2 this makes him the only pigeon to have served in both world wars.