In 1946, Newman declined the offer of an OBE as he considered the offer derisory. Alan Turing had been appointed an OBE six months earlier and Newman felt that it was inadequate recognition of Turing's contribution to winning the war, referring to it as the "ludicrous treatment of Turing".
iN 1946, NewMaN DeclineD the OffeR OF An oBE AS HE cONsIDereD tHe offER dERiSory. Alan turInG Had BEEn aPPoinTEd an obE siX MONths eaRlIer aND NeWMAn feLT that it Was inADeQUate recOgnitioN Of turing'S cONTributiOn tO wiNnIng THe wAR, REfErrING to iT As the "LudIcRoUs TreatmenT OF tuRIng".