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At least 14 Indian officers of the British Indian Army (i.e., until 1947) were awarded the DSO, with one in the First World War and 13 in the Second World War. The higher number awarded during the latter was due to the gradual Indianization of the British Indian Army from 1923 (see: South Asian Companions of the Distinguished Service Order).
Companion of the Distinguished Service Order: DSO: 9 November 1886 [10] 1885 – present [11] From October 1993 awarded for leadership only. Replaced for gallantry in October 1993 by the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross. [10] Orders – Fourth Class: Officer of the Order of the British Empire (Military Division) OBE: 24 August 1917 [8] [9] 4 June ...
For example, the British Empire Medal temporarily ceased to be awarded in the UK in 1993, as was the companion level award of the Imperial Service Order (although its medal is still used). The British Empire Medal was revived, however, in 2012 with 293 BEMs awarded for the 2012 Birthday Honours , and has continued to be awarded in some other ...
D. Roderic Dallas; Rowan Daly; David Davies (test pilot) Peter George Davis; Harold Day (Royal Navy officer) Jeffery Day; Daya Shankar (admiral) Emile Dechaineux
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Lanoe George Hawker, VC, DSO (30 December 1890 – 23 November 1916) was a British flying ace of the First World War.Having seven credited victories, he was the third pilot to receive the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry awarded to British and Commonwealth servicemen.
The CGC also replaced the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), in its role as an award to officers for gallantry. The DSO was retained as an award for outstanding leadership. The CGC now serves as the second level award for gallantry for all ranks across the whole armed forces. It was designed and sculpted by Michael Rizzello for the Royal Mint.