A Signal Corps pigeon is placed into a cage with five other pigeons during maneuvers at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation on 22 March 1944
1855. '3-22-44. Freeney. A Sig Corps pigeon is placed into a cage with 5 other pigeons. These cages were dropped by a 9 foot parachute from an L5 plane to troops of the 71st Division operating on maneuvers at H L M R. This method is employed to supply troops operating in difficult terrain. Both the 71st and 89th Divisions as supplied by the 1st Combat Section, 1st Platoon, 263rd Sig Pigeon Company. HLMR Mtn. Man. 168-9-44-604.' Army Signal Corps photograph Photographer: Freeney. Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. 22 March 1944