About Desmond Mangham
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 90). Desmond Mangham was a British military personnel.
Major-General William Desmond Mangham, (29 August 1924 – 23 November 2014) was a British Army officer who commanded the 2nd Division from 1974 to 1976.
Military career Educated at Ampleforth College, Mangham was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1943 during the Second World War. He became commanding officer of the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in 1966.
Family In 1960 Mangham married Susan Humfrey; they had two sons and two daughters.
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British Army general (1924-2014)
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Desmond Mangham was born on 29 August 1924.
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Desmond Mangham died on 23 November 2014.
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Desmond Mangham was a military personnel.
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