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Birthday Honours List 1945

Published 14 June 1945. Celebrating exceptional achievements and distinguished service across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

What was awarded

How the 2,444 Birthday Honours 1945 honours break down - from the British Empire Medal to knighthoods and damehoods. Select an award to see its recipients.

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Companion of the Order of the Bath: 7 (0%)Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire: 2 (0%)Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire: 61 (2%)Commander of the Order of the British Empire: 350 (14%)Officer of the Order of the British Empire: 297 (12%)Member of the Order of the British Empire: 412 (17%)Other: 1,315 (54%)

Military honours

Honouring the armed forces

385 sailors, marines, soldiers and aircrew were recognised in the Birthday Honours 1945, gazetted with their rank and service branch. Explore the recipients by service.

Army 108Royal Air Force 209Ministry of Defence 56Indian Army 7Cadet Forces 5
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