D.S.O.
abbreviation
D.S.O.
Americanabbreviation
DSO
British
abbreviation
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He served in the East Africa operations, won the Military Cross and D.S.O.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Colonel's Adventures Sir: Allow me to recall only two of the early adventures of Colonel Richard Meinertzhagen, D.S.O., featured in your July 2 issue as the world's leading bird-lice catcher.
From Time Magazine Archive
Under Dorati, who arrived three years ago, the D.S.O. has become one of the crown jewels of the struggling "Detroit renaissance."
From Time Magazine Archive
Both his parents were Scottish, and his father, Major Valentine Fleming, D.S.O., was a Conservative Member of Parliament killed in battle in 1916 on the Somme River.
From Time Magazine Archive
For this action the commanding officer of the Fanning, Lieutenant-Commander Carpender, was recommended by the Admiralty for the D.S.O., which was subsequently conferred upon him by the King at Buckingham Palace.
From The Victory At Sea by Hendrick, Burton J.
“Increasingly, DSOs are offering less cash and more equity in the DSO itself. A typical offer might be 20 percent cash, 80 percent shares,” said Williams.
From Slate ● Mar. 17, 2026
He said the DSO medal was an "easy spot" because it is such an exceptional award, and said only a small percentage of those who join the navy reach rear admiral.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2026
At one point in the DSO rehearsal, guest conductor John Storgards paused the orchestra and pivoted on the podium.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 27, 2021
Great chance to shine, and let’s hope Johnny gets Johnson’s equivalent of a DSO for it.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 21, 2019
The adventurous program of his inaugural DSO concert in the fall seemed designed to show off the orchestra, and its new maestro, in their chameleonlike diversity.
From New York Times ● Jan. 19, 2018
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