Excellent Companion D. Gerald Rowbottom – Grand Superintendent

Born and educated in Swansea.

Joined the Army aged 16, serving from 1978 to 1988.

Degree in Politics from University of Wales and Open University.

Initiated: 1988 (aged 26), WM first in 1994, aged 32.

Grand Officer since 2008 (aged 46), APGM (aged 51) & WM on 5 occasions.

Exalted: 1990 (aged 28) 1st Principal first in 1997, aged 34.

Supreme Grand Chapter Officer since 2009 (aged 47) GSupt since 2017 – aged 55 1st Principal on 5 occasions of 5 separate Chapters.

Favourites:-
Rugby Team: Wales
Food: Sunday Roast
Music: Eclectic; from Sinatra to Queen to Edward Elgar…
Musical: The Phantom of the Opera
Author: John Le Carre
Film: Godfather 2
TV serial: Hannibal
Place: Horse Guards Parade
Quality in others: Loyalty & Honesty