The Distinguished Service Order 1886-1923
By The Late Sir O'Moore Creagh
Published by J.B. Hayward & Son: London 1978 1st Edition
"The Distinguished Service Order 1886-1923 is a monumental reference work documenting the recipients of one of Britain's most prestigious military decorations from its institution in 1886 through to June 1923. Compiled by Sir O'Moore Creagh, V.C., together with E.M. Humphris, the volume presents a detailed record of officers awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry and distinguished leadership in military operations across the late Victorian era, the Boer War and the First World War. Drawing upon official despatches, military correspondence and private records, the book was designed as a definitive biographical register of D.S.O. recipients and their deeds.
Far more than a simple honours roll, the work provides concise biographies, citations and descriptions of the actions that earned recipients the decoration. The authors carefully assemble information from contemporary military sources to create an invaluable research tool for historians, collectors and genealogists interested in British and Commonwealth military history. The inclusion of over 1,000 portrait illustrations gives the volume exceptional visual appeal and historical depth, allowing readers to place faces alongside the distinguished names and acts of service recorded throughout its pages.
Published by J.B. Hayward & Son in 1978, this substantial volume reissued and consolidated material originally published in 1924 as part of the celebrated V.C. and D.S.O. series. Today it remains one of the cornerstone reference books for collectors of military medals and students of British honours and awards. Combining meticulous scholarship with extensive illustration and official documentation, The Distinguished Service Order 1886-1923 stands as an enduring tribute to military leadership and gallantry during a transformative period of imperial and wartime history."
Light wear and fading to covers and spine. Neat pencil inscription on inside cover. Pages clean and beautifully presented. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Size 28.5cm x 22.5cm x 5cm (444 Pages + 373 Pages)
