Distinguished Service Order (Noun)
Meaning
A British military decoration for special service in action.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The Distinguished Service Order is a British military decoration awarded to officers for distinguished service in action.
- He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his bravery during the Battle of the Somme.
- The Distinguished Service Order is considered a prestigious award in the British military, second only to the Victoria Cross.
- She was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Service Order for her service as a nurse during World War I.
- The Distinguished Service Order was established in 1886 to recognize exceptional service by officers in the British military.