Desmond Mangham

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Desmond Mangham
Born29 August 1924
Died23 November 2014 (aged 90)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branchFlag of the British Army.svg British Army
Years of service1943–1979
RankMajor-General
Commands held3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
2nd Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsCompanion of the Order of the Bath

Major-General (William) Desmond Mangham CB (29 August 1924 – 23 November 2014) was a British Army officer who commanded 2nd Division.

Military career[]

Educated at Ampleforth College,[1] Mangham was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1943 during World War II.[2] He became Commanding Officer of 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in 1966.[2] He was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for 2nd Division in 1968, Chief of Staff for 1st (British) Corps in 1972 and General Officer Commanding 2nd Division in 1974.[2] His last appointment was as Vice Quartermaster-General in 1976 before retiring in 1979.[2]

In retirement he became Director of the Brewer's Association.[2] He died on 23 November 2014.[3]

Family[]

In 1960 he married Susan Humfrey; they have two sons and two daughters.[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Honorary Life Vice-Presidents". Archived from the original on 23 October 2011. Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Debrett's People of Today 1994
  3. ^ MANGHAM
Military offices
Preceded by General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division
1974–1976 		Succeeded by
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