William Richard Mundell | |
|---|---|
| Died | 5 June 2021 [1] |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/ |  British Army |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire |
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He became commander of 6th Armoured Brigade, later 6 Airmobile Brigade, in January 1983, Deputy Commander, North East District in July 1986 and Brigadier, Infantry for British Army of the Rhine in April 1988. [4] He became colonel of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) in 1990. [5] [6]
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