Which honour was Burnet awarded in 1978?
Knight of the Order of Australia
Sir title by Queen Elizabeth II
Commander of the British Empire
Grand Cross of the Royal Society
Answer
In 1978, Frank Macfarlane Burnet was awarded the Knight of the Order of Australia (KBE). The KBE is the second highest award in the order, which was established in 1975 to recognise distinguished service to the nation. Burnet was awarded the KBE in recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical science.
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