distinguished service cross
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Definition
- Noun:
- A United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy: The Distinguished Service Cross is a military award, second only to the Medal of Honor, given to members of the United States Army for acts of extraordinary heroism in combat.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The soldier was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his valor during the battle.
- Receiving the Distinguished Service Cross is a tremendous honor for any service member.
Advanced Usage
- "To be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross": To receive this decoration as formal recognition for an act of heroism.
- He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously.
Variants and Related Words
- DSC: A common abbreviation for the Distinguished Service Cross.
- His citation for the DSC was read aloud at the ceremony.
Synonyms
- Military decoration: A general term for an award given for military service or valor.
- Combat award: An award specifically for actions performed in combat.
Related Phrases
- Distinguished Service Medal: A different U.S. military award given for exceptionally meritorious service, not necessarily involving combat heroism.
- He later received the Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership.
Noun
- a United States Army decoration for extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy