Distinguished Service Order
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The Distinguished Service Order is a military decoration of the United Kingdom, as well as formerly of other parts of the Commonwealth, awarded for operational gallantry for highly successful command and leadership during active operations,... Wikipedia
Awarded for: "Distinguished services during active operations against the enemy."
Eligibility: Members of the armed forces
Established: 6 September 1886
Grades: Companion
Next (higher): Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
Next (lower): Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
Total inductees: Victoria: 1,646; Edward VII: 78; George V: 9,900; George VI: 4,943;