The New Year Honours 1979 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 1 January 1979 to celebrate the year passed and mark the beginning of 1979.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
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.
^United Kingdom list: "No. 47723". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 1–32.
^Australia list: "No. 47724". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 33–38.
^New Zealand list: "No. 47725". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 39–44.
^Barbados list: "No. 47726". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 45–46.
^Mauritius list: "No. 47727". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 47–48.
^Fiji list: "No. 47728". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 49–50.
^Bahamas list: "No. 47729". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 51–52.
^Grenada list: "No. 47730". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 53–54.
^Papua New Guinea list: "No. 47731". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1978. pp. 55–56.
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