George enlisted into the Armed Forces in May 1995 and served with The King’s Own Scottish Borderers 1995 – 2002 then transferred to The AGC(SPS), leaving the Army in September 2017. George completed operational tours in Northern Ireland, Iraq and the Falklands. George is currently employed by the Scottish Government within the Procurement and Commercial Policy and Strategy Division as a Personal and Finance Assistant. George brings with him a vast amount of financial charitable sector experience having been the Treasurer for the Herford, Germany SSAFA Branch 2014 – 2015. George is also a volunteer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the administrator for the Livingston North Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club, the Who Dares Cares West Lothian Walk, Talk and Brew Group and is a Military Veteran Champion for the Scottish Government.