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Distinguished Service Order

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noun

British Military.
  1. a decoration awarded for distinguished service in action. D.S.O.


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Serving and former service personnel had become suspicious of the supposed rear admiral - the third highest rank in the Royal Navy - when they saw his sword and the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

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Serving and former service personnel had become suspicious of the supposed Rear Admiral - the third highest rank in the Royal Navy - when they saw his sword and the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

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Serving and former service personnel became suspicious when they saw him dressed as a rear admiral and wearing the rare Distinguished Service Order medal.

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During the Kosovo campaign he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for leadership.

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He received a number of accolades during his military career, including a Distinguished Service Order - an award given for highly successful command and leadership during active operations.

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