Colin Gubbins Military person

Major-General Sir Colin McVean Gubbins KCMG, DSO, MC (2 July 1896 – 11 February 1976) was the prime mover of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) in the Second World War.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.

Personal facts

Birth date	July 02, 1896
Birth place	Japan , Tokyo
Date of death	February 11, 1976
Place of death	Stornoway

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allegiance	United Kingdom
award	Military Cross Distinguished Service Order Order of St Michael and St George
military branch	British Army
military command	Executive head of Special Operations Executive 1943-1946
service start	1914
service end	1946