1917 New Year Honours

The 1917 New Year Honours were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were published in several editions of The London Gazette in January and February.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

The 1 January list contained only military honours earned during the ongoing war, particularly for the Battle of the Somme, while political honours were delayed.[10] The announcement was celebrated by The Times in its New Year's Day reporting:

"It is a welcome change to publish a list of New Year's Honours which have been earned altogether in the honourable service of the State. What are sometimes called 'political honours' – the results too often of personal and party manoeuvres – seem indescribably repellent in these days of national strain. We cannot, unfortunately, congratulate ourselves that their omission to-day is anything more than a postponement; but for the moment at all events we have a list confined entirely to sailors and soldiers and to civilians whose claim to distinction rests wholly on public service. We rejoice especially in the well-timed promptness with which the official report of the greatest battle in English history is followed by a large recognition of the men responsible for its success."[1]

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.

United Kingdom and British Empire

Viscount

Baron and Viscount

Baron

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath

Civilian star of the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (KGCB)

Military Division
Army
Civil Division

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)

Military Division
Army
Civil Division

Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

Military Division
Royal Navy
Army
Canadian Forces
New Zealand Force
Civil Division

The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

Star of a Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India

Knight Commander (KCSI)

Honorary Knight Commander

Companion (CSI)

The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Star of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George (GCMG)

Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG)

Honorary Knight Commander

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

Australian Forces
Canadian Forces
New Zealand Forces
Colonies, Protectorates, etc
Diplomatic and Overseas Residents

The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire

Riband, badge and star of the Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire

Knight Commander (KCIE)

Honorary Knight Commander

Companion (CIE)

Imperial Order of the Crown of India

The Royal Victorian Order

Insignia of a Knight / Dames Commander of the Royal Victorian Order

Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (GCVO)

Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO)

Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)

Member of the Royal Victorian Order, 4th class (MVO)

Member of the Royal Victorian Order, 5th class (MVO)

Royal Red Cross

First Class (RRC)

Second Class (ARRC)

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Riband and Badge of the Distinguished Service Order
Australian Imperial Force
Canadian Forces
New Zealand Force
South African Contingent

In recognition of bravery and devotion to duty during mine-sweeping operations —

For valuable services rendered in connection with the War —

Citations: In recognition of their services —

In recognition of services in the Battle of Jutland

In recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field —

Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Service Order (DSO*)

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

In recognition of services in the Battle of Jutland

In recognition of bravery and devotion to duty during mine-sweeping operations

Military Cross (MC)

Australian Imperial Force
Canadian Forces
Egyptian Army
Newfoundland Contingent
New Zealand Imperial Force
South African Forces

In recognition of their gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field

Australian Imperial Force
Canadian Forces

Awarded a Bar to the Military Cross (MC*)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)

For acts of gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field —

Australian Imperial Force
Canadian Forces

Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM*)

Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

Military Medal (MM)

Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (CGM)

In recognition of services in the Battle of Jutland

Indian Order of Merit (IOM)

Second Class

Indian Distinguished Service Medal (IDSM)

King's Police Medal (KPM)

King's Police Medal with the riband for gallantry
England and Wales
Police Forces
Fire Brigades
Scotland
Police Forces
Fire Brigades
Ireland
Police Forces
British India
Police Forces
Overseas Dominions
Police Forces

Imperial Service Order (ISO)

Indian Civil Service

Imperial Service Medal (ISM)

Home Civil Service
Colonial Civil Service
Department of Railways and Canals, Canada
Miscellaneous Colonial

References

  1. 1 2 "Honours for the Somme". The Times (The Times Digital Archive). 1 January 1917. p. 9.
  2. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29886. pp. 1–56. 29 December 1916.
  3. The London Gazette: no. 29904. pp. 599–601. 16 January 1917.
  4. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29916. pp. 923–927. 23 January 1917.
  5. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29921. p. 1015. 26 January 1917.
  6. The London Gazette: no. 29931. p. 1266. 6 February 1917.
  7. The London Gazette: no. 29938. pp. 1457–1461. 12 February 1917.
  8. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29944. pp. 1595–1596. 13 February 1917.
  9. The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 29959. pp. 1947–1954. 23 February 1917.
  10. "New Year Honours". The Times (The Times Digital Archive). 6 January 1917. p. 8.
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