Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Established in June 1917 by King George V during the First World War, the CBE honours civilians and servicemen in support roles for their non-combatant contributions to the war effort. The Order comprises five levels; the top two confer knighthood (since 1935, not available to Canadians retaining Canadian citizenship), while the lower three—Commander, Officer, and Member—are available to Canadians. In 1918, it was divided into civil and military divisions and notably included women. The Order can be awarded for gallantry as well as for service. In 1937, the insignia and ribbon colour were changed. A total of 481 CBEs have been awarded to Canadians: 200 civil and 281 military.


Brigadier George Milligan Grant, CBE Date of Award: November 27, 1944 Citation Brigadier George Milligan Grant has been DDME, First Canadian Army, throughout the present campaign in NW Europe and, as a result, has been responsible for the successful functioning of the recovery and repair program of the army. He has applied himself to his important duties with great energy and efficiency, and has shown himself to have a real gift for organization, and for anticipating the requirements of any situation. He has also succeeded in a unique degree in instilling throughout the personnel under his command a proper sense of the importance of their functions, and in imparting to them his own enthusiasm, drive, and aggressiveness. The part played by the RRCEME and the RCEME under this officer’s leadership in the achievements of First Canadian Army has been most substantial. He has proven to be an outstanding DDME. Notes Brigadier Grant was awarded the CBE on 27 November 1944. Canada Gazette dated 17 March 1945 and CARO/5466 dated 19 March 1945. Brigadier George Milligan Grant, CBE

Brigadier George Milligan Grant, CBE

Date of Award: November 27, 1944

Citation

Brigadier George Milligan Grant has been DDME, First Canadian Army, throughout the present campaign in NW Europe and, as a result, has been responsible for the successful functioning of the recovery and repair program of the army. He has applied himself to his important duties with great energy and efficiency, and has shown himself to have a real gift for organization, and for anticipating the requirements of any situation. He has also succeeded in a unique degree in instilling throughout the personnel under his command a proper sense of the importance of their functions, and in imparting to them his own enthusiasm, drive, and aggressiveness. The part played by the RRCEME and the RCEME under this officer’s leadership in the achievements of First Canadian Army has been most substantial. He has proven to be an outstanding DDME.

Notes

Brigadier Grant was awarded the CBE on 27 November 1944. Canada Gazette dated 17 March 1945 and CARO/5466 dated 19 March 1945.

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