The 1919 Birthday 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 made to celebrate the official birthday of The King, and were published in The London Gazette from 3 June to 12 August.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] The vast majority of the awards were related to the recently ended War, and were divided by military campaigns. A supplementary list of honours, retroactive to the King's birthday, was released in December 1919.[16]

The massive list contained nearly 10,000 names, more than half of which were appointments to the Order of the British Empire. "The lists of awards to the Army are so long that only a part of the first section can be published to-day," reported The Times on 3 June. "This section fills 131 pages of the London Gazette." Admiral of the Fleet Sir David Beatty and Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig were both appointed to the Order of Merit. As The Times noted, "The successful leadership of the victorious British Forces by land and sea is happily recognized by the award of the Order of Merit — which is limited in numbers to 24 — to Sir David Beatty and Sir Douglas Haig."[17]

The new peers and baronets were not announced until August.[18]

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

Earl

Baron

Baronetcies

Aide-de-camp

To be personal Aides-de-camp to the King:

Knight Bachelor

British India

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 (GCB)

Civil Division

Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB)

Military Division

In recognition of services during the War—

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Egypt —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders —

Canadian Forces
Australian Forces

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

Civil Division

In recognition of services during the War—

Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB)

Military Division

For services rendered in connection with the War —

In recognition of distinguished services during the War—

Canadian Forces

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders —

Canadian Forces
Australian Force
New Zealand Forces
South African Forces

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia

Civil Division

For services in connection with the War —

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 Grand Commander (GCSI)

Knight Commander (KCSI)

For services in, and in connection, with, the military operations in Mesopotamia —

Companion (CSI)

For services in, and in connection, with, the military operations in Mesopotamia —

For meritorious services connected with the War —

Order of Merit (OM)

The riband and badge of the Order of Merit

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)

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.

For services rendered in connection with the War —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Egypt —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia —

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

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.

For services rendered in connection with the War —

Australian Force

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the Aden Peninsula —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Egypt —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders —

Canadian Forces

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia —

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

Diplomatic Service and Overseas List
Colonies, Protectorates, etc.

For services rendered in connection with the War —

Canadian Forces
Australian Forces
New Zealand Forces

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders —

Canadian Forces
Australian Force
New Zealand Forces
South African Forces

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in North Russia (Archangel Command) —

Canadian Forces

For services rendered in connection with military operations in North Russia (Murmansk Command) —

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)

For valuable services rendered in connection with the military operations in France —

Companion (CIE)

For meritorious services connected with the War —

For services in connection with military operations in East Africa—

For services in connection with the military operations in Mesopotamia —

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)

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, insignia 1917–35

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

Military Division

In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the War —

Civil Division
Commonwealth of Australia
Crown Colonies, Protectorates, Etc.

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

Military Division

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Egypt —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders —

For services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

In recognition of services of in connection with the War —

Royal Navy
Army
Australian Imperial Forces
Civil Division
British India
Union of South Africa
Newfoundland
Crown Colonies, Protectorates, Etc.
Honorary Knight Commander

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Military Division

For services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in East Africa—

For valuable service rendered in connection with military operations in France —

Canadian Overseas Forces
Australian Imperial Forces
South African Forces

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in German South West Africa —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in North Russia (Murmansk Command) —

For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia —

In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the War—

In recognition of services of in connection with the War —

Royal Navy

For valuable services rendered in connection with the War —

Army
Canadian Forces
Australian Imperial Forces
New Zealand Forces
South African Forces
Newfoundland Forces
Civil Division
British India
Commonwealth of Australia
Dominion of New Zealand
Union of South Africa
Newfoundland
Crown Colonies, Protectorates, Etc.
Honorary Commander

Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Main article: 1919 Birthday Honours (OBE)

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Main article: 1919 Birthday Honours (MBE)

Royal Red Cross (RRC)

First Class

In recognition of valuable services-with the British Forces in the Balkans —

Australian Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Egypt —

Australian Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders —

Canadian Army Medical Corps
Australian Army Nursing Service
New Zealand Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Italy —

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Mesopotamia —

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in East Africa —

Second Class

In recognition of valuable nursing services in connection with the War —

In recognition of valuable services-with the British Forces in the Balkans —

Australian Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Egypt —

Australian Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders —

Canadian Army Medical Corps
Australian Army Nursing Service
New Zealand Army Nursing Service
South African Military Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Italy —

Australian Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Mesopotamia

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in East Africa —

South African Military Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services within the Union of South Africa in connection with the War —

Awarded a Bar to the Royal Red Cross

In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in Egypt —

In recognition of valuable services with the Armies in France and Flanders —

Canadian Army Medical Corps
New Zealand Army Nursing Service

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Italy —

In recognition of valuable services with the British Forces in Mesopotamia

Kaisar-i-Hind Medal

First Class

Medal of the Order of the British Empire

Medal of the Order of the British Empire
Military Division
For Gallantry

Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Riband and Badge of the Distinguished Service Order

In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war —

For distinguished service in connection with military operations in the Balkans —

For distinguished service in connection with military operations in East Africa —

For distinguished services rendered in connection with military operations in Eastern Russia —

Canadian Forces

For distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and Flanders—

Canadian Forces
Australian Imperial Force
New Zealand Forces
South African Forces

For distinguished service in connection with military operations in Italy —

For distinguished services rendered in connection with military operations in Mesopotamia —

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

In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the war —

For distinguished service in connection with military operations in France and Flanders—

Canadian Forces

For distinguished service in connection with military operations in Italy —

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Military Cross (MC)

Main article: 1919 Birthday Honours (MC)

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC*)

Awarded a Second Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC**)

Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM)

Awarded a Bar to the Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM*)

Air Force Cross

Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)

For valuable services rendered within the Union of South Africa in connection with the War —

For valuable services rendered in the Field in connection with the Campaign in German South-West Africa —

Imperial Service Order (ISO)

Home Civil Service
Colonial Civil Service
Indian Civil Service

Imperial Service Medal (ISM)

References

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  14. ^ "No. 31422". The London Gazette. 27 June 1919. pp. 8088–8094.
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  18. ^ "More Birthday Honours: List without Peers or Baronets". The Times. 7 June 1919. p. 13.
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