The 1948 New Year Honours were appointments by many of the Commonwealth realms of King George VI to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries.
They were announced on 1 January 1948 for the British Empire[1] and New Zealand[2] to celebrate the past year and mark the beginning of 1948.
They were made "as on the 14th August, 1947" – the last day of the Indian Empire.
They were made "as on the 14th August, 1947" – the last day of the Indian Empire.
"Member (fourth class)" was renamed "Lieutenant" (LVO) from the 1985 New Year Honours onwards.