2nd Lt. Charles E. Reiss of the Signal Corps photographed with a captured German prisoner pigeon at St. Mihiel, Fort Bonnelle, Pigeon Center in Langres, Haute Marne, France. This image was received on April 14, 1919 and is assigned the photographer number 52089. The description emphasizes Lt. Reiss' role with the captured pigeon, possibly for intelligence purposes. The date of issue for the image is not specified.

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