11 February 1976(1976-02-11) (aged 79) Stornoway, Lewis, Scotland
Allegiance
United Kingdom
Service/branch
British Army
Years of service
1914–1946
Rank
Major-General
Service number
14618
Unit
Royal Field Artillery
Commands held
24th Guards Brigade (1940) Auxiliary Units (1940) Special Operations Executive (1943–1946)
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
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.[1]
Gubbins was also responsible for setting up the secret Auxiliary Units, a commando force based around the Home Guard, to operate on the flanks and to the rear of German lines if the United Kingdom were invaded during Operation Sea Lion, Germany's planned invasion.
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