Bidspirit auction | The Distinguished Service Order 1924-2008,

The Distinguished Service Order 1924-2008, James Sutherland. Hardback. ”The Distinguished Service Order 1924–2008: With Service and Biographical Details of Recipients” is a comprehensive military history reference book written by James Sutherland. Published by Savannah Publications in 2009, the 530-page volume serves as an extensive biographical record for military historians, medal collectors, and genealogists. It details over 4,800 recipients who were awarded the Distinguished Service Order during this 84-year window. The volume acts as a continuation of previous major registers, offering service numbers, award dates, citations, and biographical details. It provides crucial context on the evolution of the medal, such as the 1931 Royal Warrant that explicitly required actions to be ”under fire” or against the enemy, and the 1943 Royal Warrant that allowed Merchant Navy officers to be eligible. An essential reference book. Only two copies on Abebooks, priced at £30 and £35.