1940 Birthday Honours

The 1940 Birthday Honours were appointments by King George VI 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, and were published on 9 July 1940.[1]

The list was postponed from June 13, the official observance of the king's birthday, because of the Cabinet changes in May. There were no civilian awards or peerages granted because of the ongoing war; all honours were given in recognition of war service.[2]

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 military divisions (Royal Navy, Army, etc.) as appropriate.

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Military star of the Order of the Bath

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

Royal Navy
Army

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)

Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force

Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force

The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

Knight Grand Commander (GCSI)

The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

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

Order of the Indian Empire

Knight Commander (KCIE)

Companion (CIE)

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Insignia of a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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

Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
Nursing
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.
British India

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
British India
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.
Honorary Member

British Empire Medal (BEM)

For Meritorious Service
For Meritorious Service — in recognition of services in the war
For Meritorious Service — in recognition of services in the field
For Meritorious Service — in recognition of services rendered in recent operations

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Riband and medal for the Distinguished Service Order
For gallant and distinguished services in action in connection with recent operations
Royal Navy
Army

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)

Military Cross (MC)

Military Cross for gallant and distinguished services in action as awarded by King George VI.

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Distinguished Conduct Medal as awarded by King George VI

Military Medal (MM)

Military Medal, George VI version

Royal Red Cross (RRC)

First Class
Second Class

Air Force Cross

Air Force Medal

References

  1. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 34893. pp. 4243–4269. 9 July 1940.
  2. "Awards to the Services: Birthday Honours List". The Times. The Times Digital Archive. 11 July 1940. p. 4.
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