1918 Birthday Honours Explained

The 1918 Birthday Honours were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were made to celebrate the official birthday of The King, 3 June and were published in The London Gazette on the same day, followed by a supplement.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9]

The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour, and arranged by honour, with classes (Knight, Knight Grand Cross, etc.) and then divisions (Military, Civil, etc.) as appropriate.

United Kingdom and British Empire

Viscount

Baron

Privy Councillor

The King appointed the following to His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council:

Baronetcies

Knight Bachelor

British India

The Most Noble Order of the Garter

Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter (KG)

The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (KT)

The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick

Knight of the Order of Saint Patrick (KP)

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB)

Military Division
  • Royal Navy
    • Army

    Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)

    Military Division
  • Royal Navy
    • ArmyFor valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —
    Canadian Force
    Civil Division

    Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

    Military Division
  • Royal Navy
    • Army

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —

    Canadian Force
    Australian Imperial Force

    For services in connection with the War —

    Canadian Forces

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Salonika —

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Egypt —

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations on the Indian Frontier (Dated 1 January 1918) —

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Italy —

    Royal Air Force
    Civil Division

    In recognition of services in connection with the War —

    The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

    Knight Grand Commander (GCSI)

    Knight Commander (KCSI)

    In recognition of meritorious services in connection with the War —

    Companion (CSI)

    In recognition of meritorious services in connection with the War —

    The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

    Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)

    Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)

    For services rendered in connection with the War —

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —

    Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)

    For services with the war

    For services rendered in connection with the War

    Canadian Force
    Australian Force
    New Zealand Force
    Newfoundland Contingent

    In recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with the War —

    In recognition of distinguished service in the theatre of War —

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Salonika —

    For services rendered with the British Forces on the Mediterranean Line of Communications —

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations on the Indian Frontier (Dated 1 January 1918)

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Italy —

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —

    Canadian Force
    Australian Force
    New Zealand Force

    The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire

    Knight Grand Commander (GCIE)

    Knight Commander (KCIE)

    Companion (CIE)

    In recognition of the meritorious services in connection with operations on the Indian Frontier (To date from 1 January 1918) —

    The Royal Victorian Order

    Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)

    Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)

    Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

    Member of the Royal Victorian Order, 4th class (MVO)

    Member of the Royal Victorian Order, 5th class (MVO)

    The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

    Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)

    Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE)

    Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)

    Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE)

    India
    Egypt and the Sudan

    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

    India
    Egypt and the Sudan

    Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

    See main article: 1918 Birthday Honours (OBE).

    Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

    See main article: 1918 Birthday Honours (MBE).

    Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

    Royal Navy
    Royal Air Force

    For distinguished services rendered in connection with Military Operations on the Indian Frontier (Dated 1 January 1918)—

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Egypt —

    Australian Imperial Force
    New Zealand Force

    For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Salonika —

    For distinguished services rendered with the British Forces on the Mediterranean Line of Communications —

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Italy —

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —

    Canadian Force
    Australian Force
    New Zealand Force
    South African Contingent

    For distinguished services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Russia—

    Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order (DSO*)

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Egypt —

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —

    Canadian Force

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Italy —

    Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

    Military Cross (MC)

    Canadian Force
    Australian Imperial Force
    New Zealand Force
    South African Force
    Newfoundland Force

    For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Salonika—

    For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in Egypt —

    Australian Imperial Force
    New Zealand Force

    For distinguished services rendered in connection with Military Operations on the Indian Frontier. (Dated 1 January 1918)—

    For distinguished services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Russia—

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Italy —

    South African Force

    Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross (MC*)

    For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders —

    Canadian Force
    Australian Imperial Force

    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

    Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

    Air Force Cross

    Air Force Medal

    Kaisar-i-Hind Medal

    First Class

    Imperial Service Order (ISO)

    Home Civil Service
    Colonial Civil Service
    Indian Civil Service

    Royal Red Cross (RRC)

    First Class

    In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders —

    In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Salonika—

    In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Egypt —

    Second Class

    In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders —

    In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Salonika—

    In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Egypt —

    For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Italy —

    Awarded a Bar to the Royal Red Cross

    In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders —

    In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces on the Mediterranean Line of Communications—

    Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

    For distinguished services in connection with Military Operations with the British Forces in Egypt —

    Australian Imperial Force
    New Zealand Force

    For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations with the Armies in France and Flanders —

    Canadian Force
    Australian Force
    New Zealand Force
    South African Force
    Newfoundland Force

    In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in Italy —

    For distinguished services in connection with Military Operations with the British Forces in Salonika —

    Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM*)

    For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations with the Armies in France and Flanders —

    Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

    See main article: 1918 Birthday Honours (MSM).

    Notes and References

    1. (KCB, CB, KCMG, CMG, DSO, MC, RRC, DCM)
    2. (CB, CMG, DSO, MC, RRC, DCM)
    3. (CB, CMG, DSO, MC, RRC, DCM, MSM)
    4. (CB, CMG, DSO, MC, RRC, DCM, MSM)
    5. (CB, CMG, DSO, MC, CMG, MSM)
    6. (CB, CMG)
    7. (DSO, DFC, AFC, DFM)
    8. (Viscount, Baron, KG, KSP, PC, Bt, Kt, KGB, KCB, CB, GCSI, KCSI, CSI, GCMG, KCMG, CMG, GCIE, KCIE, CIE, GCVO, KCVO, CVO, MVO, CH, ISO, Kaisar-i-Hind, RRC)
    9. (GBE, KBE, DBE, CBE, OBE, MBE (6717-6749)

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