Desmond Mangham

Desmond Mangham
Born	29 August 1924
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Years of service	1943-1979
Rank	Major-General
Commands held	3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery 2nd Division
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath

Major-General (William) Desmond Mangham CB (born 29 August 1924) is a former 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]

Family

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

References

1. ^ Honorary Life Vice-Presidents
2. ^ ^{a b c d e f} Debrett's People of Today 1994

Military offices
Preceded by John Archer	General Officer Commanding the 2nd Division 1974–1976	Succeeded by Frank Kitson

Persondata
Name	Mangham, Desmond
Alternative names
Short description	British Army general
Date of birth	29 August 1924
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