1940 Birthday Honours (New Zealand)

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The 1940 King's Birthday Honours in New Zealand, celebrating the official birthday of King George VI, were appointments made by the King to various orders and honours in recognition of war service by New Zealanders. They were announced on 9 July 1940. No civilian awards were made. [1] [2]

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The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.

Order of the British Empire

Knight Commander (KBE)

Military division, additional

Commander (CBE)

Military division, additional

Officer (OBE)

Military division, additional

Member (MBE)

Military division, additional

Air Force Cross (AFC)

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References

  1. "Birthday honours". Evening Star. 11 July 1940. p. 13. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  2. "No. 34893". The London Gazette (Supplement). 9 July 1940. pp. 4243–4269.