Distinguished Service Medal | |
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Type | Military decoration. |
Awarded for | Set an example of bravery and resource under fire at sea |
Presented by | UK and Commonwealth |
Eligibility | Royal and Commonwealth Naval ratings |
Status | Discontinued in 1993 |
Established | 14 October 1914 |
First awarded | 1914 |
Total | Circa 11,311 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Union of South Africa Queen’s Silver Medal for Bravery (de jure)[1] George Medal (de facto)[2] |
Next (lower) | Military Medal[1][2] |
Related | Distinguished Service Cross |
The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) was a military decoration awarded until 1993 to personnel of the British Armed Forces, and formerly to personnel of other Commonwealth of Nations, up to the enlisted grade of OR-6, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service.