Betty Webb: The Secret War Hero

Born: May 13, 1923, Herefordshire, England
Died: March 31, 2025
Occupation: Codebreaker, Military Officer

Who Was Betty Webb?
Betty Webb was a British codebreaker during World War II. She worked in a top-secret group at Bletchley Park, helping to decode enemy messages. Her work was so secret that she couldn’t talk about it for many years!

Her Amazing Work:

• Bletchley Park Codebreaking: Betty helped break German and Japanese codes, which helped the Allies win the war.
• Helping the War Effort: Her work helped save lives by uncovering enemy plans.
• A Secret Kept for Decades: Because of the Official Secrets Act, she couldn’t talk about her role until years later.

Why Is She Important?
Betty Webb was one of many unsung heroes whose intelligence work changed history. She proved that women could do important work in wartime and inspired many to pursue careers in technology and intelligence.

Fun Fact:
She was honoured with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) for her service!

Famous Quote:
"We were just doing our duty, but it turns out we were making history."