Friday 12 August 2022 04:16 PM Army's first ever female deputy head and highest-ever ranked female takes up ... trends now

Friday 12 August 2022 04:16 PM Army's first ever female deputy head and highest-ever ranked female takes up ... trends now
Friday 12 August 2022 04:16 PM Army's first ever female deputy head and highest-ever ranked female takes up ... trends now

Friday 12 August 2022 04:16 PM Army's first ever female deputy head and highest-ever ranked female takes up ... trends now

Married mother-of-two becomes deputy head of the army as the highest-ranked female officer in British military history Lieutenant General Sharon Nesmith is the first female deputy head of the Army This means she is the highest-ever ranking woman in the Army's history She took up the role yesterday after being approved by The Queen in April  Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said she brings 'extensive experience' to the role

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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

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 her appointment in April

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

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