Overview

• Betty Webb, a member of the Auxiliary Territorial Service, worked at Bletchley Park during WWII, indexing German messages and paraphrasing Japanese signals to safeguard Allied intelligence.
• Her contributions extended to The Pentagon in 1945, where she assisted the U.S. in the Pacific War effort by paraphrasing Japanese military communications.
• Webb's work remained classified under the Official Secrets Act until 1975, after which she became an advocate for preserving Bletchley Park's historical significance.
• Recognized for her service, Webb was awarded an MBE in 2015 and France's Legion d'Honneur in 2021, highlighting her impact on Allied efforts and historical preservation.
• Tributes from organizations like the Women's Royal Army Corps AssociationBletchley Park Trust honor her role as a trailblazer for women in the military and a champion of WWII history.