1925 - 1996
Colin Campbell Mitchell British Military
00
Colin Campbell Mitchell dating history
Relationships
We have no records of past relationships for Colin Campbell Mitchell.
About
Colin Campbell Mitchell is a member of the following lists: People from Croydon, English people of Scottish descent and 1925 births.
Contribute
Who is Colin Campbell Mitchell dating? Colin Campbell Mitchell partner, spouse list. Help us build our profile of Colin Campbell Mitchell!
Login
to add information, pictures and relationships, join in discussions and get credit for your contributions.
Details
| Birthday |
17th November, 1925
|
| Birthplace |
Croydon, Surrey, England
|
| Died |
20th July, 1996
|
| Place of Death |
Westminster, London, England
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
|
| Nationality |
British
|
| Occupation |
Military
|
Colin Campbell Mitchell (17 November 1925 – 20 July 1996) was a British Army soldier and politician. He became a public figure in 1967 as the commanding officer of the 1st Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Forces under his command reoccupied the Crater district of Aden which had been taken over by local police mutineers in what became known as "the last battle of the British empire". The reoccupation and subsequent control of the Crater were controversial and Mitchell resigned his army commission in 1968. Subsequently, he became a Conservative Member of Parliament and served one term from 1970 to February 1974. After participation in a failed business venture he subsequently worked as a security and military consultant. In 1989 Mitchell took a leading role in the Halo Trust, a not-for-profit organisation undertaking mine clearance in former war zones.
More about Colin Campbell Mitchell
Less about Colin Campbell Mitchell