| Mangles | Roland Henry | | Captain | MANGLES, ROLAND HENRY, Captain, was born 9 February 1874, son of Ross L Mangles, VC (Bengal Civil Service), and of Henrietta Anne Mangles, daughter of James More-Molyneux, of Lesley Park, Guildford. He was educated at Marlborough; joined the Royal West Surrey Regiment 12 December 1894, becoming Lieutenant 21 November 1896; was employed with the West African Frontier Force 5 March 1898 to 15 October 1899, and took part in operations on the Niger River and served in Borgu (Despatches; Medal with clasp). He was promoted to Captain 20 February 1902. He served in the South African War, 1899-1902 (as Brigade Signalling Officer 24 August 1900 to 30 June 1902), and took part in the Relief of Ladysmith, including the action at Colenso; operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; operations of 5 to 7 February, and action at Vaal Kranz: operations on Tugela Heights and action at Pieter's Hill; subsequently in the operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including action at Laing's Nek, and finally on the Staff as a Brigade Signalling Officer, and took part in operations in the Transvaal and Orange River Colony. He was wounded in the attack on Monte Cristo; was mentioned in Despatches, and awarded the Queen's Medal with five clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 31 October 1902]: "Roland Henry Mangles, Captain, The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was specially employed at the War Office 21 March to 20 June 1910; GS03, War Office, 15 October 1910 to 8 March 1912; Brigade Major, 16th Brigade, Irish Command, 9 March 1912 to 4 August 1914. He served in the European War, 1914-18, as Brigade Major, 16th Infantry Brigade, BEF, 5 August 1914 to 19 February 1915; GSO2, 20th Division, New Armies, BEF, 1 March 1915 to 8 February 1916; GSO1, 1st Grade, 34th Division, BEF, British Armies in France, 9 February 1916 to 18 February 1917; GSO1, War Office, 19 February to 5 November 1917; GSO1, 58th Division, British Armies in France, 16 July 1918; Brigadier General, General Staff, 5th Army Corps, British Armies in France, from 16 July 1918; Brigadier General, General Staff, 20th Army Corps, Egypt, from 18 May 1919. He was mentioned in Despatches, (February 1915; January and June 1916; January and June 1917; June 1918: January and June 1919); awarded the Brevets of Major, Lieutenant Colonel and Colonel, and was awarded the CMG and Order of St Ann with Cross Swords. Captain Mangles married, in December 1909, Sylvia Amy Rhys, daughter of Reverend W Hand, and they had two sons: Ross Patrick and David Ross, born 19 March 1912, and 22 October 1916, respectively.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (Queen's) Royal West Surrey Regiment |
| Mangles | Walter James | | Captain | MANGLES, WALTER JAMES, Captain, was born 13 September 1862, eldest son of Ross Mangles, VC. He entered the Army 12 November 1884; became Major 26 June 1902. He served during the South African War, 1899-1902; was present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including operations of 17 to 24 January 1900, and action at Spion Kop; during operations 5 February 1900, and action at Vaal Kranz; during operations on Tugela Heights (14 to 27 February 1900) and action at Pieter's Hill; taking part in the operations in the Transvaal, May and June 1900; operations in Natal, March to June 1900, including action at Laing's Nek; during operations in Orange River Colony, June 1900, also in the Transvaal 30 November 1900 to 31 May 1902. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 10 September 1901]; received the Queen's Medal with five clasps; the King's Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Walter James Mangles, Captain, Royal Lancaster Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was invested with the Insignia of the Distinguished Service Order by the King 18 December 1902. Major Mangles retired 7 January 1903.
DSO, QSA (5) T-H OFS RofL Trans L-N (Capt), KSA (2) (Major DSO). Dixon 1986 £685.
Source: DSO recipients (VC and DSO Book) | (King's Own) Royal Lancaster Regiment |
