CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.

St.  James's Palace, S.W.I.

12th September,  1946.

The KING has been graciously pleased to give orders for the following appointment to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in recognition of gallant and distinguished services while a prisoner of war:—

To  be  an  Additional  Member  of  the  Military Division of the Third Class, or Companions, of the said Most Honourable Order: —

Major-General (temporary) Cecil Arthur Calloghan, C.M.G.,  D.S.O.,  V.D.,  (NX.34723). Australian Military Forces.

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is today the premier meritorious Order of the Crown. Principally awarded to serving officers of the armed forces as well as to a limited number of civilian servants of the Crown who are not members of the Foreign Service. Originally membership comprised the Sovereign, the Great Master of the Order, and 36 Knights Grand Cross.