The Order of the Bath is the second highest order of chivalry in England.
The Order was revived by King George I in May 1725 with one class and one
division. The title of the Order arose from the medieval practice of
ritual washing as a symbol of spiritual purification. Until 1815, Knights
would still follow the ancient rite of bathing. After the Napoleonic Wars,
the Order was expanded to include a civil division and three classes: Knight
Grand Cross (GCB), Knight Commander (KCB) and Companion (CB).
The awards for the Boer War were:
| |
GCB |
KCB |
CB |
Total |
| Military |
3 |
29 |
307 |
339 |
| Civil |
- |
1 |
11 |
11 |
Recipients of the GCB.
Recipients of the KCB (both Military and Civil).
Recipients of the CB (Military) with
surnames
A - C, surnames D - K,
surnames L - O,
surnames P - V and
surnames W - Z.
Recipients of the CB (Civil).
