There have been five equine recipients of the Dickin Medal since its creation in 1943. The first three were British horses Regal, Olga, and Upstart, followed by the Canadian Corps Cavalry horse Warrio
Sergeant Reckless
Statue with Warrior and Seely
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The PDSA Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 in the United Kingdom by Maria Dickin to honour the work of animals in World War II. It is a bronze medallion, bearing the words "For Gallantry" and "We Al
Equine recipients of the Dickin Medal
…There have been five equine recipients of the Dickin Medal since its creation in 1943. The first three were British horses Regal, Olga, and Upstart, followed by the Canadian Corps Cavalry horse Warrior and the…
The PDSA Dickin Medal (obverse)
Rob the Collie, receiving his medal
Dickin Medal and Certificate for the pigeon Royal Blue
Rip helped locate a number of victims of The Blitz.