D.C.M.
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Multiple ambassadors said the relationship between Kate and her No. 2 in the embassy, the deputy chief of mission, was accurate — along with the show’s use of the acronym D.C.M.
From New York Times • May 14, 2023
Webb, who on several occasions had given proof of remarkable courage and coolness, got the D.C.M., as also did Lance-Corpl.
From The First Seven Divisions Being a Detailed Account of the Fighting from Mons to Ypres by Hamilton, Ernest W.
"If any fellow deserves the D.C.M. it's he."
From Wilmshurst of the Frontier Force by Prater, Ernest
Private Richardson won the D.C.M. by bombing feats, but the supply of bombs ran out early.
From With Manchesters in the East by Hurst, Gerald B. (Gerald Berkeley), Sir
"Bombardier G. Dougherty, R.A.M.C. ... has been given the D.C.M. ... for twice repairing telephone wires under a terrific storm of fire."
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, March 22, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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