| Other name(s) | NURP.39.SDS.39 |
|---|---|
| Species | Pigeon |
| Sex | Hen |
| Hatched | Staines |
| Nation from | British |
| Occupation | War Pigeon |
| Employer | National Pigeon Service |
| Notable role | French Resistance |
| Years active | 1943 and circa |
| Known for | Fast delivery of important message from agent in occupied France |
| Owner | J. W. Paulger, proprietor of the Blue Anchor Inn |
| Appearance | Blue |
| Awards | Dickin Medal 1946 "...for gallantry and devotion" |
All Alone (NURP.39.SDS.39) was a war pigeon who was decorated for bravery in service during the Second World War for delivering an important secret message in one day over a distance of 400 miles (640 km), while serving with the National Pigeon Service in August, 1943.[1]