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The New Year Honours 1956 were appointments in many of the Commonwealth realms of Queen Elizabeth II to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries. They were announced on 2 January 1956 to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 1956.[1][2][3][4][5]

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.

  1. ^ United Kingdom list: "No. 40669". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1955. pp. 1–38.
  2. ^ Australia list: "No. 40670". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1955. pp. 39–42.
  3. ^ New Zealand list: "No. 40671". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1955. pp. 43–46.
  4. ^ Ceylon list: "No. 40672". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1955. pp. 47–48.
  5. ^ Pakistan list: "No. 40673". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1955. pp. 49–50.

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