Desmond Mangham

Major General William Desmond Mangham, CB (29 August 1924 – 23 November 2014) was a British Army officer who commanded the 2nd Division from 1974 to 1976.

Desmond Mangham
Born	(1924-08-29)29 August 1924
Died	23 November 2014(2014-11-23) (aged 90)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Years of service	1943–1979
Rank	Major General
Commands	2nd Division 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery
Battles / wars	Second World War
Awards	Companion of the Order of the Bath

Military career

Educated at Ampleforth College,^[1] Mangham was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in 1943 during the Second World War.^[2] He became commanding officer of the 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery in 1966.^[2] He was appointed Commander Royal Artillery for the 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 Mangham became Director of the Brewer's Association.^[2] He died on 23 November 2014.^[3]

Family

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