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Which military honor did Alexander receive marked by the initials'DSO'?

  • Distinct Service Order

  • Distinguished Service Order

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  • Direct Strategic Operations

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The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is a British military decoration awarded to officers of the British Armed Forces and Commonwealth countries for meritorious or distinguished service during wartime, usually in the face of the enemy. It was instituted in 1886, replacing numerous campaign medals and honours. The DSO is the senior award in the Order of Service, with the Military Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross ranking below it.
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