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May 2020

Last Updated: 01/05/2020

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WATCH: Harrogate Army Foundation College welcomes Colonel Tom Moore as a ‘phenomenal' role model

by Ami Miller Lifestyle Reporter

| 01 May, 2020

The Harrogate Army Foundation College told they Stray Ferret they are excited to welcome Colonel Tom Moore into his new role and that they could not think of a better role model.

https://youtu.be/qSLCsyHWD4Q

Captain Tom Moore has been appointed Honorary Colonel Officer of Harrogate AFC to mark his 100th birthday.

Lieutenant Colonel Richard Hall MBE YORKS, Commanding Officer of AFC Harrogate, welcomes Colonel Tom into his new role. He told the Stray Ferret that he couldn't think of a better role model to champion the college:

"Getting our soldiers to understand the core of the army is something we really focus on... and now we have this shining beacon of selflessness and courage to act as a role model... He really is a phenomenal person."