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