K.C.B.
abbreviation
Knight Commander of the Bath.
K.C.B.
Americanabbreviation
KCB
British
abbreviation
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The son of Sir Arthur Blackwood, K.C.B., and Sydney, Duchess of Manchester, he was sent to Canada about 1890 to make his living as a farmer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Churchill ran a broad finger down Britain's army list and halted at the fifth name: General Sir Gerald Walter Robert Templer, K.C.B.,
From Time Magazine Archive
Pineapple Poll herself appears and falls helplessly in love with Captain Belaye, an officer who combines the best qualities of Ralph Rackstraw, Captain Corcoran and Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.
From Time Magazine Archive
It is calculated to make a newspaper man's bosom swell with pride, like Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B., riding at anchor in Pinafore.
From Time Magazine Archive
From him the Hamiltons of Silvertonhill and the lords Hamilton of Dalzell claim descent, among the more distinguished members of the former branch being General Sir Ian Hamilton, K.C.B.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various
She previously worked in various positions with local top lender KCB Group for nearly two decades, before joining government in 2018, where she worked as a senior official in two ministries.
From Reuters ● Feb. 13, 2023
Its “Nutcracker” roster includes its second company, KCB II, trainees and many young ballet students.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 24, 2022
KCB transported the bodies of the two women to the Kachin capital of Myitkyina, where their parents live, for funerals taking place on Friday.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2015
He was appointed MBE in 1952, CB in 1972, and KCB in 1978.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2012
I stuck to my profession, however, was posted, got the command of a dashing frigate, in which I did good service to my country, and am now a KCB with my flag in prospect.
From Ben Burton Born and Bred at Sea by Webb, Archibald
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