Distinguished Service Medal (disambiguation)
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The Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M.) is a decoration. Different versions exist for different countries.
- Distinguished Service Medal (Australia)Distinguished Service Medal (Australia)The Distinguished Service Medal is a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Australian Defence Force for distinguished leadership in action. The DSM was introduced in 1991 and is the second highest distinguished service decoration in the Australian Honours System. Recipients of the...
: Awarded for distinguished leadership in action. - Distinguished Service Medal (United States)Distinguished Service Medal (United States)The Distinguished Service Medal is the highest non-valorous military and civilian decoration of the United States military which is issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the United...
: The US DSM is for leadership, but does not require active military service, unlike the British and Australian DSMs which are only awarded for military action. - Distinguished Service Medal (Army)Distinguished Service Medal (Army)The Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Army that is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great...
: a military award of the United States Army for exceptionally meritorious service - Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom)Distinguished Service Medal (United Kingdom)The Distinguished Service Medal was a military decoration awarded to personnel of the Royal Navy and members of the other services, and formerly also to personnel of other Commonwealth countries, up to and including the rank of Chief Petty Officer, for bravery and resourcefulness on active service...
: Formerly awarded to NCOs for distinguished leadership in action at sea. Now merged with Distinguished Service Cross. - Distinguished Service Medal (Republic of Ireland)Distinguished Service Medal (Republic of Ireland)The Distinguished Service Medal is issued by the Irish Government.It is issued in three grades:The Distinguished Service Medal is issued by the Irish Government.It is issued in three grades:...
- Medal of Distinguished ServiceMedal of Distinguished ServiceThe Medal of Distinguished Service is an Israeli military decoration.- Overview :The medal has instituted in 1970 by act of law in the Knesset and could also be awarded also for actions performed before 1970....
(Israel) - Distinguished Service Medal (Condecoración al Servicios Distinguidos)Military decorations of MexicoThis is a list of military decorations awarded by the United Mexican States .-Decoration for Heroic Valor:The Condecoración al Valor Heroico is awarded to military personnel for exceptional acts of heroism at risk of their own life; it may be awarded in both war and peace.Description: Gilt-edged...
(Mexico) - Vishista Seva VibhushanayaVishista Seva VibhushanayaThe Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of three services, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award...
(Distinguished Service Medal): Awarded for senior military officers for exceptional, distinguished and loyal service. (Sri Lanka)