David Petrie
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| David Petrie link Powerbase Spartacus (Spook, policeman) | |
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| Born | 9 September 1879 Inveravon, Banffshire |
| Died | 7 August 1961 Sidmouth, Devon |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Aberdeen University |
Wartime head of MI6 after just 5 years in the organisation. | |
Career
Petrie was in the Indian Police from 1900 to 1936, before joining the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). He was transferred from the SIS to become head of the Security Service in 1941, a job he held until May 1946.[1]
References
- ↑ Former Directors General, MI5, accessed 8 July 2009.
