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(William) Desmond Mangham CB (29 August 1924 – 23 November 2014) was a

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officer who commanded 2nd Division.

Military career

Educated at

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, Mangham was commissioned into the

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in 1943 during

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.Debrett's People of Today 1994 He became Commanding Officer of

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in 1966. 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. His last appointment was as Vice Quartermaster-General in 1976 before retiring in 1979. In retirement he became Director of the Brewer's Association. He died on 23 November 2014.MANGHAM
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Family

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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mangham, Desmond 1924 births 2014 deaths British Army generals Companions of the Order of the Bath Royal Artillery officers People educated at Ampleforth College British Army personnel of World War II