IN THE 1914-18 WAR THE DCM WAS THE 7TH MEDAL IN PRECEDENCE FROM THE VICTORIA CROSS.

The following WW1 awards are listed below in order of precedence: 
(1)Victoria Cross (V.C.) 
(2) Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) 
(3)Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.) 
(4)Military Cross (M.C.)
(5) Distinguished Flying Cross (D.F.C.) 
(6) Air Force Cross (A.F.C.) 
(7)Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.) 
(8) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (C.G.M.) 
(9) Distinguished Service Medal (D.S.M.) 
(10) Military Medal (M.M.) 
(11) Distinguished Flying Medal (D.F.M.) 
(12) Air Force Medal (A.F.M.) 
(13) Meritorious Service Medal (M.S.M.) 
(14) Mentioned in Despatches (M.I.D.) 
(15) Citation for a Gallantry Award

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