Ian McGill was brought up on a farm in Zimbabwe before leaving home and joining the British Army. His military experience included service with commando and airborne forces, and operations in Northern Ireland, Kuwait and Bosnia. He was awarded the CBE for his contribution to the Royal Engineers and the Queens Commendation for Valuable Service after a tour in Sarajevo. He’s been happily married to Mary for over 50 years, with a son, daughter and two granddaughters.