A Lanarkshire Military officer acquired his MBE from HRH Prince Charles at Windsor Fort.
Main Angus Steele picked up his gong for companies to the troopers of two SCOTS - The Royal Regiment of Scotland with spouse Eilidh, his mum Jessie and 14-year-old son Logan making the journey to share within the second.
Proud Eilidh advised Lanarkshire Dwell : “It was such a terrific day, we had been all simply so happy with him.
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“We solely knew a few days earlier than the New Yr Honours Checklist got here out after which as soon as he was in a position to see his title on the checklist he was in a position to inform the entire household.
“It was nice to be down there together with his mum and our youngest son to share it with him.
“Sadly our two oldest boys, Lewis and Kieran had been unable to be there however they had been delighted for him.
“He has been stationed at Glencorse Barracks for the primary 5 years so it has been good having him so near residence after being everywhere in the world.”
Profession soldier Angus, who lives in Cleland, has served within the Armed Forces for the previous 37 years and has seen motion in main conflicts in Northern Eire, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
Angus is because of retire subsequent 12 months after a long time of service nevertheless the household connection within the forces continues with son Lewis taking the primary steps in his Military profession.
“I’ve obtained one getting into after which one other going out,” joked Eilidh.
“Angus is because of retire in September subsequent 12 months so I’ll want to search out some jobs for him round the home or within the backyard.
“Will probably be good to have him again for good as a result of he has been gone for therefore lengthy.
“He did 4 excursions of Afghanistan and Iraq and you may’t assist however fear when he was away.
“We lived in Germany on the time and the Military did a lot for us however you wouldn’t be human in case you didn’t fear.”
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