| Langhorne | A P Y | | Lieutenant | He was born 18 July 1882, son of Reverend J Langhorne. He was educated at Marlborough; entered Royal Artillery 24 May 1902; Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, 5 April 1905. He was ADC to the Divisional Commander, India, 2 February 1908 to 5 October 1910; ADC to the GOC, Bazar Field Force, 13 February to 1 March 1908, and to the GOC, Mohmand Field Force, 24 April to 31 May 1908. He served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1908; took part in the operations in the Zakka Khel country (Despatches [London Gazette, 22 May 1908]); also during the operations in the Mohmand country (Despatches [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]). He was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 14 August 1908]: In recognition of (his) services during the operations against the Zakka Khel and Mohmands: Algernon Philip Yorke Langhorne, Lieutenant, Roval Artillery (to bear date 16 July 1908)". From 6 October 1910 to 1 February 1913, Lieutenant Langhorne was ADC to the GOC, Northern Army, India. He served in the European War, 1914-1918, holding the following appointments: ADC to the GOC, Indian Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, 30 October to 28 December 1914 (promoted Captain 30 October 1914); Camp Commandant, Indian Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, 29 December 1914 to 31 July 1915; Acting Major, Royal Artillery, 25 September 1916 to 30 April 1917; Brigade Major, Royal Artillery, Heavy Artillery, 15th Army Corps, British Armies in France, 11 January to 27 September 1917 (promoted Major 1 May 1917); GSO2, 6th Army Corps, British Armies in France, 28 September to 26 October 1917; GSO2, 2nd Army Corps, British Armies in France, 27 October 1917 to 26 July 1918; GSO2, Tactical School, Camberley, 7 August 1918. He was mentioned in Despatches, awarded the Military Cross, and was given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 7 August 1918.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | Royal Artillery |
