Distinguished Service Order
The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was primarily awarded for leadership and gallantry in combat in the face of the enemy. Usually restricted to senior officers at company to division level it was the second highest medal (after the Victoria Cross).
- Major General Rupert Anthony Smith OBE QGM, late Parachute Regiment; General Officer Commanding, 1st Armoured Division
- Brigadier Patrick Anthony John Cordingley, late 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards; Commander, 7th Armoured Brigade
- Wing Commander John Anthony Broadbent, Royal Air Force; Officer Commanding, No.XV Squadron and the Muharraq Tornado GR1 Detachment.
- Wing Commander Ian Travers Smith, Royal Air Force; Officer Commanding, No. 16 Squadron RAF and Tabuk Tornado GR1 Detachment.
- Wing Commander Glenn Lester Torpy, Royal Air Force; Officer Commanding, No. 13 Squadron RAF and Reconnaissance Element, Dhahran Detachment
- Wing Commander Jeremy John Witts, Royal Air Force; Officer Commanding, No. 31 Squadron RAF and Dhahran Tornado GR1/1A Detachment
- Major Andrew John Whistler MBE, Special Air Service. Awarded 29 June 1991, gazetted as Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, 25 April 1994.
- Squadron Leader Simon Owen Falla, Royal Air Force. Awarded 29 June 1991, gazetted 1994.
- Unidentified officer, Special Air Service. Awarded 29 June 1991.
- Unidentified officer, Special Forces, Royal Air Force. Awarded 29 June 1991.
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