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The Soldiers

The Soldiers are a British Army trio formed in 2009, comprising Sergeant Major Gary Chilton of Andover, Hampshire, Staff Sergeant Richie Maddocks of Oldham, Greater Manchester, and Corporal Ryan Idzi of Caerphilly, Wales; all members served full‑time in the army while pursuing music. Their breakthrough came with the single "A Soldier's Christmas Letter" released on 7 December 2009, followed by the debut album Coming Home on 26 October 2009, which reached double platinum status in the United Kingdom; the title track was distributed as a free download through The Sun and proceeds w...