1924 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours

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The 1924 Prime Minister's Resignation Honours were awards announced on 8 February 1924 to mark the exit of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, who resigned his first term as prime minister in late January. [1] [2]

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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.

Barons

Privy Councillor

The following became members of the Privy Council:

Baronet

Knight

Order of St Michael and St George

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

Order of the British Empire

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

Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE)

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References

  1. "Resignation Honours. Sir. J. Butcher a Peer. Nine Baronets and 19 Knights". The Times . 9 February 1924. p. 8.
  2. "No. 32906". The London Gazette (Supplement). 8 February 1924. pp. 1261–1263.