David Dobie
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David Theodore Dobie, DSO (21 October 1912 – 12 December 1971) was a British Army officer who fought during the Second World War. He had a leading role during the Battle of Arnhem (Operation Market Garden) and was the architect of Operation Pegasus I, successfully evacuating a large group of men trapped in German-occupied territory who had been in hiding since the Battle of Arnhem.
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David Dobie | |
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Born | (1912-10-21)21 October 1912 Tynemouth, United Kingdom |
Died | 12 December 1971(1971-12-12) (aged 59) Nairobi, Kenya |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1936–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands held | 1st Parachute Battalion |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Order Knight 4th Class of the Military Order of William (Netherlands) |
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