The 1944 New Year Honours in New Zealand were appointments by King George VI to various orders and honours in recognition of war service by New Zealanders. The awards celebrated the passing of 1943 and the beginning of 1944, and were announced on 1 January 1944. No civilian awards were made.[1][2][3][4]

The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.

Order of the Bath

Companion (CB)

Military division, additional

Order of the British Empire

Commander (CBE)

Military division, additional

Officer (OBE)

Military division, additional

Member (MBE)

Military division, additional

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Military division

Royal Red Cross

Member (RRC)

Bar to Air Force Cross (AFC)

Air Force Cross (AFC)

King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air

Mention in despatches

References

  1. ^ "Royal honours". Otago Daily Times. 3 January 1944. p. 2. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  2. ^ "New year honours". Ashburton Guardian. 8 January 1944. p. 2. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  3. ^ "In despatches". Gisborne Herald. 7 January 1944. p. 2. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
  4. ^ "No. 36309". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1944. pp. 1–48.
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