distinguished service order
Definition
Noun: A British military decoration awarded for meritorious or distinguished service by officers of the armed forces during wartime, typically in combat.
Usage
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a specific award. It is used to refer to the decoration itself or to the honor of receiving it. - The medal was established in 1886. - He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his leadership during the battle. - Her father's Distinguished Service Order was displayed in a glass case.
Advanced Usage
- Post-nominal letters: Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "DSO" after their name.
- General Sir John Smith, DSO, addressed the troops.
- Hierarchy of awards: It is typically awarded for service under fire or in the presence of the enemy, ranking below the Victoria Cross but above other service medals.
Variants and Related Words
- Distinguished Service Cross (DSC): A British award for gallantry at sea, originally for junior officers.
- Distinguished Service Medal (DSM): A British award for gallantry or distinguished service, originally for petty officers and other ranks.
Synonyms
- Military decoration
- Service medal
- Honor
Idioms and Phrases
- To be decorated with the DSO: To receive the Distinguished Service Order.
- He was decorated with the DSO for his valor.
Noun
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a British military decoration for special service in action
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