The 1942 New Year Honours were appointments by King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the United Kingdom and British Empire. They were announced on 30 December 1941. [1]
The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.
Dominions
India
Burma
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.
Military Division
Civil Division
Honorary KCMG
At this time the two lowest classes of the Royal Victorian Order were "Member (fourth class)" and "Member (fifth class)", both with post-nominals MVO. "Member (fourth class)" was renamed "Lieutenant" (LVO) from the 1985 New Year Honours onwards.
![]() |