1917 New Year Honours
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The 1917 New Year Honours were appointments by King George V to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of the British Empire. The appointments were published in seve
Civilian star of the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Star of a Knight Grand Commander of the Most Exalted Order of the Star of India
Star of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George
Insignia of a Knight / Dames Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
John Sherwood-Kelly
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Lieutenant-Colonel John Sherwood-Kelly was a South African recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British
1917 New Year Honours
…Lieutenant-Colonel Herbert Cecil Sheppard, , Royal Artillery Temp Major John Sherwood-Kelly, , Norfolk Regiment Major William Shirley, London Regiment…
John Sherwood Kelly VC
Sherwood-Kelly's grave in Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey.