During a worldwide Army career in Regimental and staff appointments, David specialised
latterly in logistics and personnel. He attended the Royal College of Defence Studies
in 1988, and was appointed Major General in November 1991. His final appointment
was Military Secretary and Chief Executive of the Army Personnel Centre.
Following his Army career, David became Receiver General at Westminster Abbey. He
was responsible for the administration of many great national services and events
including the Queen's Golden Jubilee and Diamond Wedding Celebrations, the 60th
Anniversary of the end of World War II, and the Queen Mother's funeral.
On his retirement, he was appointed Deputy High Bailiff by the Dean. He holds a
number of other appointments and is a governor of Sutton Valence School.
He lives in Suffolk.
"The greatest gifts my wife and I have received have been our two daughters, now
happily married, and the three grandchildren we now enjoy. The opportunity to serve
Right from the Start might perhaps help others to
have the same wonderful pleasure that a warm and loving family background can give
to children from the earliest age. I can think of no better way to use whatever
experience I have than to bring to fruition the inspirational vision of this charity."
David Burden CB CVO CBE, Chairman of Trustees
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