Distinguished Service Medal

Distinguished Service Medal

n. Abbr. DSM1. A US military decoration awarded for distinguished performance in a duty of great responsibility.2. A British military decoration awarded to noncommissioned officers and men in the Royal Navy and Royal Marines for distinguished conduct in war.

Distin′guished Serv′ice Med`al

n. 1. a U.S. military decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious performance of a duty of great responsibility. 2. a British military decoration awarded for distinguished conduct in war. Abbr.: D.S.M.

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Distinguished Service Medal - a United States military decoration for meritorious service in wartime duty of great responsibilitylaurel wreath, medal, decoration, ribbon, medallion, palm - an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event