When did he get the M.B.E.?

[KiteRunner]

I think this is my relative's husband Frederick William Yeates Langley - he didn't always use the Yeates part of his name - but I would like to find some info on when he received the MBE to see if it gives his full name.

London Gazette 8th Dec 1922
War Office - REGULAR FORCES - INFANTRY
Foresters - Qrmr & Capt. F.W. Langley from DCLI to be Qrmr, with the rank of Capt. 9th Dec 1922

London Gazette 19th Oct 1926
War Office - REGULAR FORCES - INFANTRY
Foresters - Qrmr & Capt. F.W. Langley, M.B.E., retires on ret. pay, on attaining the age limit for retirement. 19th Oct 1926

I haven't managed to find any info on when and why he got the MBE - can anybody help me find out, please? Also, does anybody know whether 55 would be the "age limit for retirement" in this case, because my F W Langley would be 55 around then?

[Mary from Italy]

I'm just trying to find out how and when somebody got the KBE - I'll let you know if I find anything

[Mary from Italy]

I found mine in the Gazette with no trouble, but I can't see yours - there are various Langleys getting awards, but not an FW, and no MBE as far as I can see.

[KiteRunner]

I've had a look through The Times too, and not found anything. Thanks for trying.

[Mary from Italy]

You could try searching the Gazette for his service number if you know it.

[KiteRunner]

I think I came across the number 2828 somewhere but it doesn't find anything on there. Oh well, I'll see if I can think of any more ideas later!

[Janet in Yorkshire]

Aren't there still some awards to personnel in each of the 3 armed services in each honours list?
From what I recall, I don't think there is necessarily an additional citation given, as there is for civilians?
(e.g. service to the local community, school dinner lady etc)

[margaretmarch]

If the Army is like the Civil Severvice then certain ranks almost automatically got an honour on retirement, often simply for long and dedicated service. I was in the Civil Service and it was my job at times to identify possible candidates.
Margaret

[KiteRunner]

Yes, I thought it might be something like that. But shouldn't there still be a list showing when he got it?

[Janet in Yorkshire]

Have you tried Buckingham Palace?

On one of those documentaries about the Royal Family, there was a bit about the honours investitures. It showed an award room (in Buckingham Palace I think), where different awards were kept, and the man who was responsible for the ceremonies.
I think he said they had a list of who had been awarded what and when.

Not sure what his household title would be though.

[margaretmarch]

Yes, I think Buckingham Palace should have a list, or maybe 10 Downing Street. They have a website Number10.gov.uk so perhaps an email to them?
Margaret

[Roger in Sussex]

Would the MBE qualify someone to be in "Who's who"? If so, then he would probably be in the next volume of "Who was who" issued after his death, which a lot of public reference libraries have in stock. Not sure that it would give the date though.

[KiteRunner]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Hopefully one of them will do the trick!