Military Abbreviation Mbe

[bainbrig]

Next to my ancestor's name on his Military Record Card, "M.B.E." has been written.

Now, he wasn't a Member of the British Empire, I'm pretty certain, so what does MBE refer to in this context?

Thanks.

BillB

[scooping]

The MBE (military) was awarded to commissioned officers above the rank of major and is not the same as the civil MBE, awarded for meritorious service. On military records it would be listed as an MBE and not MBE (military). Hope that is helpful.

[scooping]

Sorry, the MBE (military) was awarded to commissioned officers UP TO the rank of major and not above.

[Kathyan]

The MSM is the Meritorious Service Medal and is different to the MBE although the ribbons are the same.

[bainbrig]

Thanks - so is the military MBE a Member of The British Empire? And if so, what was it awarded for?


tks

Bill

[Jackdaw33]

These awards are pretty much standard in the Services, usually for long service and keeping your nose clean.

[Kathyan]

The Long Service Good Conduct medal is as it says for long and exemplary service and is normally given after 15 years service. There are only a certain number of MSM medals awarded every year and you have to be nominated by your commanding officer. The MBE (Military) is same as the civilian MBE except for the ribbon. It is awarded by the Queen for the same reasons as the civilian MBE.

[EdmundD]

It's an abbreviation for Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. My father was awarded this for services to his regiment when he was WO1 RSM. Not a commissioned officer.