David Rees
From Sawiki
Foreman in a biscuit factory, David Rees (born in 1855) was converted at Reading in 1882. As a Field Officer, his love for the souls of the people caused him to be known as a "prince among soul savers". He served as Corps Officer at several U.K. corps, among them Hull Icehouse which when he left had the largest Soldiers' Roll in The Salvation Army world.
In later years he commanded the Army's work in Canada, South Africa and Sweden (1904-1909) and also served as Principal of the International Training Garrison in London. Commissioner David Rees, with Mrs. Rees and 141 other Salvationists, answered the Heavenly call from the ill-fated SS Empress of Ireland on the S:t Lawrence river on May 29, 1914, while en-route to the International Congress in London.
He was married to Ruth Babbington, who also was promoted to Glory on the same occasion as her husband.
