Colin Gubbins
Colin Gubbins was Major-General Sir Colin McVean Gubbins KCMG DSO MC (2 July 1896 – 11 February 1976). He was head of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in the Second World War.[1]
| Sir Colin McVean Gubbins | |
|---|---|
 Sir Colin Gubbins c.1940s | |
| Born | 2 July 1896 Japan |
| Died | 11 February 1976 (aged 79) Stornoway |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1946 |
| Rank | Major-General |
| Commands held | Special Operations Executive (1943-46) |
| Battles/wars | First World War North Russia Campaign Anglo-Irish War Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Military Cross |
Gubbins was also responsible for setting up the secret Auxiliary Units, a civilian force to operate behind the German lines if the United Kingdom was invaded during Operation Sea Lion, Germany's planned invasion.
Colin Gubbins Media
Hugh Dalton (right), Minister of Economic Warfare, and Colin Gubbins, chief of the Special Operations Executive, talking to a Czech officer during a visit to Czech troops near Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
References
- ↑ Ashby, Bill. "Major General Sir Colin McVean Gubbins – Founder & First Commander". British Resistance Archive. Archived from the original on 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2015-10-24.