The Household Troops Band

PROFILES

David Phillips

LT. COL. DAVID PHILLIPS

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

HADLEIGH TEMPLE

Lieutenant Colonel David Phillips is a retired Salvation Army Officer, residing in Hadleigh, Essex, where he attends the Hadleigh Temple Corps.

He has served 43 years as an officer in various UK appointment, including being a Corps Officer for 15 years, Divisional Youth Secretary for 6 years, Divisional Secretary for 1 year, National Youth Secretary for 5 years and Divisional Commander for 17 years.

Now an active Local Officer in Hadleigh Corps as Secretary of the Over 50's club called the Silver Service, and also a member of the band and songsters.

JOINED THE TROOPS:

1998

NICKNAME:

Vicar

FAMILY:

Married to Doriel, three sons - Gary, Glenn and Steven, and four grandchildren - Charley, Abby, George and Thomas.

OCCUPATION:

Retired.

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

Brass banding, reading, gardening, golf (I play weekly to keep fit and young!).

OTHER INTERESTING INFORMATION:

I enjoy being a member of The Household Troops Band, it is a unique experience.

FAVOURITE MUSIC:

Classical, New World Symphony, Dvorak. Salvation Armt music, Just As I Am by Wilf Heaton.

MOST MEMORABLE TROOPER MOMENT:

There are many but a visit to Sheringham, in Norfolk was special as I lived there when I was a youngster and our visit brought back so many memories.

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