David Bill


Sir David Robert Bill, 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. He was educated at Charterhouse School and Welbeck College.

Military career

Bill was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1973. After commanding 33 Independent Field Squadron in Northern Ireland, he became commanding officer of 39 Engineer Regiment at Waterbeach. He was posted to UK Land Forces in 1997 first as Commander, Royal Engineers and then as Brigadier, General Staff.
Promoted to major general in 2002, Bill became General Officer Commanding UK Support Command at Rheindahlen. He went on to be Deputy Commander NATO Rapid Deployable Corps in September 2006 and UK Military Representative to NATO in October 2008. He became Commandant of the Royal College of Defence Studies in 2012.

Family

Bill is married to Gabrielle; they have two sons and a daughter.