The George Cross is the second in the order of wear and is the highest gallantry award for civilians

981 DSOs were awarded during World War I

Instituted on 31st December 1914 for award to Warrant Officers and Officers below the rank of Major in the Army and RFC

The OBE or Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire was instituted in 1917

This was discontiunued in 1974 when the Queen's Gallantry Medal was established

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