Distinguished Conduct Medal

noun

: a British military decoration awarded for distinguished conduct in the field

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Distinguished Conduct Medal was in 1862

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“Distinguished Conduct Medal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Distinguished%20Conduct%20Medal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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