Petition · past parliament
Parliament to recommend Captain Tom Moore to be given a knighthood now.
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
A Knighthood for Captain Tom Moore to be given now.
This gentleman having served his country on Burma in WWII. Continues to selflessly serve his country at the age of 99 by raising over £8 million to help the NHS in the Corona Virus crisis. Giving him
This gentleman having served his country on Burma in WWII. Continues to selflessly serve his country at the age of 99 by raising over £8 million to help the NHS in the Corona Virus crisis. Giving him
Because hes raised over 8 million pounds for the NHS ina couple of days.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
We know lots of people want to petition for Colonel Moore to receive an honour, but the Government will only accept individual nominations, not petitions, so we can’t publish your petition.
To submit a nomination for an honour, visit: http://www.gov.uk/honours/
To submit a nomination for an honour, visit: http://www.gov.uk/honours/
Timeline
| 15 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.