Soldiers preparing to release a carrier pigeon in the 3rd position during World War I. This image demonstrates the method of handling carrier pigeons for communication purposes. Photograph taken on November 22, 1919, by photographer Warner Note that the symbol "A" represents a red 11-22-19 date, issued notes on October 31, 1919.

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