Despatch rider
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despatch-rider-265-6287946
title:
Despatch rider
text:
A despatch rider is a military messenger, mounted on horse or motorcycle. In the UK 'despatch rider' is also a term used for a motorcycle courier. Despatch riders were used by armed forces to deliver urgent orders and messages between headquarters and military units. They had a vital role at a time when telecommunications were limited and insecure. They were also used to deliver carrier pigeons.
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description:
Military messenger
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despatch_rider
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date modified:
2024-04-27T07:39:03Z
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