The 1945 New Year Honours were appointments by many of the Commonwealth realms of King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. They were announced on 1 January 1945 for the British Empire, Canada, and the Union of South Africa to celebrate the past year and mark the beginning of 1945.
Contents
- Earl
- Viscount
- Baron
- Baronet
- Privy Counsellors
- Knight Bachelor
- Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle KT
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath GCB
- Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath KCB
- Companion of the Order of the Bath CB
- References
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.
Earl
Viscount
Baron
Baronet
Privy Counsellors
Knight Bachelor
Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (KT)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB)
Knights Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)
Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)
References
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