1908 New Year Honours

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The New Year Honours 1908 were appointments by King Edward VII to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by members of the British Empire. They were announced on 31 December 1907. [1]

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The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Knight Commander (KCB)

Civil Division

Order of the Star of India

Companion (CSI)

Order of the Indian Empire

Knight Grand Commander (GCIE)

Knight Commander (KCIE)

Companion (CIE)

Royal Victorian Order

Knight Commander (KCVO)

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References

  1. "No. 28095". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 1907. pp. 1–2.