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Distinguished Service Medal

–noun
1. U.S. Military. a decoration awarded for exceptionally meritorious performance of a duty of great responsibility.
2. British Military. a decoration awarded for distinguished conduct in war. Abbreviation: D.S.M.
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Distinguished Service Medal  
n.   Abbr. DSM
  1. A U.S. 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.

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