Distinguished Service Order
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The submarine's captain, Commander Richard Cayley, was one of the most highly-decorated submarine commanders of World War Two and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1941.
From BBC • May 26, 2016
Munro was among those who were awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his part in the attack.
From The Guardian • Aug. 4, 2015
This daring escapade, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order, was immortalised by Moss in his 1950 book Ill Met By Moonlight.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2011
As a matter of fact, the Distinguished Service Order is generally rated as lower than the Military Cross, which is the officer's decoration corresponding to the Military Medal for other ranks.
From Time Magazine Archive
He wondered if there were any other footmen who were also Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
From Anthony Lyveden by Yates, Dornford
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