Charlotte 'Betty' Webb, a notable World War II code-breaker who worked at the iconic Bletchley Park, has died at age 101. Webb's pivotal role involved sorting and reordering Nazi communications to ensure that enemy forces remained unaware of her activities. A German speaker, she later contributed to decoding Japanese messages for the American forces. Recognized for her service with honors including MBE and Legion d'Honneur, she also dedicated her later years to promoting awareness of Bletchley Park's significance and inspiring future generations, particularly women in the military.
Charlotte 'Betty' Webb, one of the oldest surviving World War II code-breakers, has passed away at the age of 101, remembered for her significant contributions at Bletchley Park.
Her role involved reordering decoded Nazi communications, ensuring that enemy forces remained unaware of their messages being deciphered, demonstrating her crucial contribution to the war effort.
Betty Webb inspired countless female veterans and maintained her legacy, promoting awareness of Bletchley Park’s importance and the role of women in military history.
Her work didn't just end at Bletchley; she also contributed to the American war effort by paraphrasing intercepted Japanese messages at The Pentagon.
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