David Bill
Sir David Bill | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 November 1954 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath |
KCB (born 17 November 1954) is a senior British Army officer who served as Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies
.
Early life and education
Bill was born on 17 November 1954 to Robert Bill, DSO, RN and Wendy Jean Bill (née Booth). He was educated at Charterhouse School and Welbeck College.[1]
Military career
Bill was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1973.[2] After commanding 33 Independent Field Squadron in Northern Ireland, he became commanding officer of 39 Engineer Regiment at Waterbeach.[2] He was posted to UK Land Forces in 1997 first as Commander, Royal Engineers and then as Brigadier, General Staff.[2]
Promoted to
UK Military Representative to NATO in October 2008.[2] He became Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies in 2012.[3]
Family
Bill is married to Gabrielle; they have two sons and a daughter.[2]
References
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- ^ a b c d e f "Old Welbexian Association Biographies – Lieutenant General Sir David Bill". Archived from the original on 22 May 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- ^ "Royal College of Defence Studies: About us". Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.