1941 New Year Honours (New Zealand)

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The 1941 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 1940 and the beginning of 1941, and were announced on 1 January 1941. No civilian awards were made.[1][2][3]

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

Commander (CBE)

British Empire Medal (BEM)

Military division, for meritorious service
  • Sergeant John Ormond – New Zealand Military Farces.

Air Force Cross (AFC)

  • Squadron Leader Ronald Joseph Cohen – Royal New Zealand Air Force.
  • Squadron Leader Samuel Charles Elworthy – Royal Air Force.
  • Squadron Leader Douglas McCaul Gordon – Royal Air Force.

Air Force Medal (AFM)

  • Leading Aircraftman Frederick Alan Partridge – Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Mention in despatches

Commendation for valuable services rendered

References

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