Gallant & Distinguished Conduct

Awarded less frequently than the other issues of the DSM, this award was discontinued in 1993 following the review of the honours system and replac...

Instituted on 14th October 1914 for award to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, NCO's and other ranks of the Royal Marines and all other...

The DSM was expanded during World War Two to include the Merchant Navy and Army, the WRNS and RAF personnel serving aboard ships. Second award bar...