PCT4295139 Animals during the First World War 1914-1918: The famous Vaillant Vaillant pigeon (number 787.15), last pigeon at Fort de Vaux (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: The famous Vaillant pigeon (number 787.15), the last pigeon of Fort de Vaux, released on June 4, 1916 to bring to Verdun a final message from Commander Raynal. He had the privilege of being quoted to the order of the Nation for carrying through poisonous gas smokes and enemy fire the following message (Colombogram): ???e still hold, but we are under attack by very dangerous gases and smokes. There\'s an urgent need to get us off. Let us follow up any optical communication by Souville, who does not respond to our calls. This is my last pigeon. Sign: Raynal. ??????; by Patrice Cartier.