Betty Webb, a 101-year-old World War Two code breaker, has passed away. She was one of the last surviving code breakers from Bletchley Park, where she worked at just 18 years old, deciphering enemy messages that contributed significantly to the Allied victory ¹.
Webb’s remarkable career spanned from Bletchley Park to the Pentagon, where she worked on Japanese codes. Her contributions earned her France’s highest honor, the Légion d’Honneur, in 2021. The Women’s Royal Army Corps Association described her as a woman who “inspired women in the Army for decades.”
Bletchley Park Trust CEO Iain Standen praised Webb’s passion for preserving the history and legacy of Bletchley Park, saying it “undoubtedly inspired many people to engage with the story and visit the site.”
Webb’s life was marked by remarkable experiences, including being one of 2,200 people invited to King Charles III’s coronation in 2023. She celebrated her 100th birthday at Bletchley Park with a fly-past by a Lancaster bomber, describing it as “unbelievable”
