Gilbert Monckton, 2nd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley
Major-General Gilbert Walter Riversdale Monckton, 2nd Viscount Monckton of Brenchley, CB, OBE, MC, DL, FSA (3 November 1915 – 22 June 2006) served in the British Army from 1939 to 1967. He was Army director of public relations in the 1960s when the conduct of the Army's personnel came under scrutiny during the Profumo affair.
Major-General The Right Honourable The Viscount Monckton of Brenchley CB OBE MC DL FSA | |
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In 1962 by Elliott & Fry. | |
| Born | 3 November 1915 |
| Died | 22 June 2006 (aged 90) Harrietsham, Kent, |
| Resting place | All Saints' Church, Brenchley, Kent, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Harrow School |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer and administrator |
| Spouse |
Marianna Laetitia Bower
(m. 1950) |
| Children | 5, including Christopher and Rosamond |
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| Relatives | Valerie Goulding (sister) |
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