Lt Col (Ret’d) David Wilkinson

David Wilkinson joined the Royal Engineers as a junior Soldier in 1967 and retired in 2005 having held every rank from Sapper to Lieutenant Colonel. In addition to the usual army postings he also deployed on operations to Oman, Yemen, Kuwait, Bosnia and Cambodia. His last posting before leaving was as British Liaison Officer to the German Army, based in Munich. David is now employed as a UKBC filling the post of Gütersloh Garrison Transport Officer.

He joined the Legion immediately on retiring from the Army and is a member of the Herford Branch. A keen rugby union fan, David takes every opportunity to watch games. He is also an avid reader of non-fiction literature, speaks German and Arabic and takes a keen interest in German politics.

David married Petra in Iserlohn in 1972, and having lived in 20 married quarters since then, they have now moved into their own house in Iserlohn. They have one son, who lives and works in London.

Eddie Hefferman MBE

Eddie was instrumental in the forming of the Herford Branch in Feb 1992, initially holding the position of Entertainments Officer. He went on to hold the positions of Poppy Appeal Organiser, Welfare Officer and Branch Chairman. He was the District Parade Marshall 1996-99 and the District Chairman 1999-2002. He is a qualified Welfare Case Worker, Parade Marshall, Standard Bearer Judge and Trustee, and is currently on the RBL Board of Trustees, Council Member of the Poppy Factory and British Membership Council for the World Veterans Federation at National Level.

Stephan Ried

Stephen is a member of the Rhiendahlen Branch. He was personally responsible for renovation of the premises, bar management and entertainment. He is an active member of the Branch Committee after joining the Royal British Legion in 1995. Appointed Chairman of the Rheindahlen Branch, Royal British Legion in November 2000 for 3 years and again in 2007 to date.

Joan Hatton

Joan joined the QARANC in 1958 and served at the then Catterick Military Hospital. She was a qualified State Enrolled Nurse and was training to become a State Registered Nurse when she left the Service. She joined the Sauerland Branch of The Royal British Legion in 1997 at its inaugural meeting. Within the Branch she has held the offices of Poppy Appeal Officer, Chairman and been a case worker and Branch delegate. She joined the Women’s Section at its inaugural meeting in 2000 and was elected to and has held the offices of Vice-Chairperson and Chairperson. Joan has been on the District Conference Committee since 2002.

Robert Millar

Robert Millar joined the Royal Artillery from 1976 -1985 and 1989 – 2002. Served on numerous operations including Op CORPORATE, Falklands Campaign 1982 and Op GRANBY, 1st Gulf War, 1991. He was awarded the Meritiorious Service Medal in 2001 for service to the community. Joined the British Legion in November 2002. Became Branch Vice-Chairman in October 2003, In October 2004, he took on the Post of Branch Secretary and continues to do this post today. Qualified as a case-worker in June 2005. He served on the District Conference Committee from January 2005 – January 2007 and took on the job as Conference Committee Secretary from September 2005. He was appointed as the District Secretary in January 2007.

Robert can be contacted at secretary@rblgermany.org

Simon (Pim) Hogben

Pim joined the Legion in 1997 in the Paderborn Branch, and soon became involved with the branch committee. He held the offices of branch Secretary from 1999 – 2002 and then moved to the post of Branch Treasurer which he holds to present day. He also served as Branch photographer and part time reporter of Branch and some district events. He was appointed as the district Public Relations Officer (PRO) in January 2008.

Pim can be contacted at pimhog@hotmail.com

Terry Salmon

Terry Joined the Legion as a founder member of the Herford Branch in February 1992 and was Branch Secretary 1993-2000. He took the post of District Vice Chairman 1995 and District Chairman 1996-1999 and has since served as the District Secretary. He is a Qualified Legion Instructor, Qualified Independent Examiner (Accounts), a Qualified Panel Member (Dicipline) and a Welfare Case Worker.

Terry can be contacted at training_officer@rblgermany.org

Gail Campbell

Gail joined the Royal British Legion shortly after the Bergen-Hohne Branch was reformed in 1993 and volunteered to hold the Post of Entertainments Officer. She was involved in fund raising for the Branch GPF and Branch Welfare Accounts. When the Branch Welfare Officer resigned due to an impending change of location she took over the Post of Branch Welfare Officer, which she held for four years prior to transferring my membership to another branch. Gail was appointed to the post of District Welfare Coordinator in August 1995 - a post she still holds. In 2001 she was elected Chairperson upon the inauguration of the Women’s Section, District of Germany, a post she held until the AGM when she stood down from that post and accepted the role of Vice-Chairperson, again a post she still holds.

Gail can be contacted at GCampbell@britishlegion.org.uk

Mike Kirkham-Ingram