Distinguished Service Medal
Americannoun
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U.S. Military. a decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious performance of a duty of great responsibility.
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British Military. a decoration awarded for distinguished conduct in war. D.S.M.
Example Sentences
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His combat awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the highest noncombat award; the Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star with a V for combat valor, and a Purple Heart.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023
He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal as a retirement award.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023
For his service, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and made an officer of the Order of the British Empire.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2022
DeWine presented the 77-year-old Bluford with the Ohio Distinguished Service Medal at an Ohio Statehouse ceremony.
From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2020
Besides the Victoria Cross, received by Holbrook himself, his second in command, Lieutenant Sydney T. Winn, received the Distinguished Service Order, and each of the fourteen members of the crew received the Distinguished Service Medal.
From The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 8) History of the European War from Official Sources by Reynolds, Francis J. (Francis Joseph)
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