He would very likely spend the war as a private or a corporal, and possibly without even a chance to distinguish himself in combat.

He distinguished himself in combat during the Balkan Wars of 1912-13.

Many of them distinguished themselves in combat and were awarded the highest honors conferred by the military.

Serving in France, he distinguished himself in combat before his transfer to the staff in 1916.

On 2 September 1918 Shaw distinguished himself in combat.

Both later distinguished themselves in combat and were decorated with the Cross of St. George.

The 91st Bomb Group went on to distinguish itself in combat over Europe.

After the hero distinguishes himself in combat, the king gives him his son the prince in marriage.

He distinguished himself by slaying two of the enemy in single combat.

These were intended for junior officers or common soldiers who had distinguished themselves in combat.