Question: Which animal received the most medals for bravery during World War II?
Answer: The pigeon. Of the 54 Dickin Medals awarded during and just after World War II, 32 went to carrier pigeons that flew messages through enemy fire, including Winkie, who crossed 120 miles of the North Sea to save a downed bomber crew. Dogs have since overtaken them overall, with 38 medals to the pigeons’ 32, but during the war itself, the birds had no equal.
