K.B.E.
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Three remarkable Africans who symbolize to their peoples independence promised or prospective: Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, K.B.E.,
From Time Magazine Archive
A Sherpa came along with letters, and there was one . . . addressed to 'Sir Edmund Hillary, K.B.E.'
From Time Magazine Archive
The Express' choice: suave expatriate Cinemactor Douglas Fairbanks Jr., K.B.E., "a good mixer, a tireless getter-about and smoother-out of trouble."
From Time Magazine Archive
Continuing, the President said he had received a letter from the Minister of Music, informing him that Sir Hercules Plunkett, K.B.E.,
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, May 14, 1919 by Various
My husband is only a K.B.E., you know.
From Second Plays by Milne, A. A. (Alan Alexander)
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