There have been three equine recipients of the Dickin Medal since its creation in 1943: Regal, Olga and Upstart. All three received their awards at a ceremony on 11 April 1947 at Hyde Park in recognition of the courage they exhibited during World War II. All of the horses were mounts used by members of the Metropolitan Police Service during official duties and to aid civilians during the Blitz and later bombings from September 1940 to late 1944. Of the three recipients, two were honored for courage during active duty and one for remaining calm when his stable was bombed on two separate occasions. The horses were selected primarily as a way to honour the entire mounted police force instead of singling out any particular deed. Olga, Upstart and Regal are buried at the Metropolitan Police Mou