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What does "OBE" stand for in Austin's title?

  • Order of the British Empire

  • Order of Business Excellence

  • Order of British Education

  • Order of British Engineers

Answer

OBE stands for Order of the British Empire, a British order of chivalry established in 1917 by King George V to reward contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organizations, and public service outside the civil service. It is awarded in five grades, with Officer being the second-highest.
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