Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Second-Lieutenant

Unit:

Headquarters, 2nd Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

July 11th, 1940

"By the very nature of their duties the Divisional Motor Contact Officers were continually required to perform the most urgent and hazardous duties. They were consequently much in the limelight but nevertheless fulfilled their duties with skill, determination and courage which merits recommendation. In particular 2nd Lieutenant Langly-Smith who was twice blown up and in spite of being shaken and knocked about continued to carry out his duties in a cool and and brave manner."
[Recommended by Maj.Gen. N.M.S. Irwin, commanding 2nd Infantry Division]

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

C Squadron, 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, Divisional Troops, 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 8th, 1945

"Lieutenant-Colonel Langly-Smith was responsible for the patrols of the Reconnaissance Regiment during the Ardennes campaign. By his skilful handling of these patrols and by his energy and judgement in their direction he ensured that a very early link up was made with the Americans and that a considerable number of prisoners and amount of German equipment were captured. Throughout a period when the conditions were almost as unsuitable as possible for their use he obtained the maximum results from his armoured patrols and his sound judgement and resolute leadership had a very definite effect upon the speedy termination of the campaign which liberated the Ardennes."
[Recommended on 05.11.1945 by Brig. J.A. Hopwood, commanding 154th Infantry Brigade, seconded on 08.10.1945 by Maj.Gen. A.J.H. Cassels, commanding 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, and on 09.10.1945 by Maj.Gen. R.A. Hull, commanding 30 Corps.]

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel

Unit:

C Squadron, 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, Divisional Troops, 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

December 8th, 1945

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Temporary Major

Unit:

C Squadron, 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, Divisional Troops, 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

January 24th, 1946

"This officer landed in Normandy on D-Day in command of C Squadron of this Regiment, and continued in that capacity until 14 January 1945, when he was appointed Second-in-Command of the Regiment. His squadron went into action in the ORNE bridgehead almost at once, and fought off a very determined German counter-attack in the ESCOVILLE area on 16-17 June 1944. During the operations following the breakthrough at CAEN the squadron was continually in action up to the SEINE, and later in HOLLAND and the ARDENNES. Under his efficient leadership they could always be relied upon to do well: he himself was at all times a model of coolness and confidence, while he had a gift of imparting cheerfulness to all ranks which was of the greatest value. Since becoming Second-in-Command he has carried out much excellent work on the administrative side, and his services throughout the campaign have been of a very high order."
[Recommended on 30.06.1945 by Lt.Col. W.P. Serocold, commanding 2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry, seconded on 26.07.1945 by Maj.Gen. A.J.H. Cassels, commanding 51st (Highland) Infantry Division, and on 21.08.1945 by Lt.Gen. B.G. Horrocks, commanding 30 Corps.]

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Lieutenant-Colonel

Awarded on:

March 25th, 1949