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A top general has made history as the first ever woman to serve as deputy head of the Army, making her the highest-ranking female in British military history.
Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith, 51, who was raised in Northumberland, took of the role of Deputy Chief of the General Staff (DCGS) yesterday.
This comes after her appointment was approved by Her Majesty The Queen in April.
Top general Lt Gen Sharon Nesmith has made history as the first ever woman to serve as deputy head of the army, making her the highest-ranking female in its history
The 51-year-old, who was raised in Northumberland, took of the role of Deputy Chief of the General Staff (DCGS) yesterday after Her Majesty The Queen approved