Centenarian World War II codebreakers celebrate reunion on VE Day commemoration
Codebreaking Pals Unite
Meet Kath Morris and Gwenfron Picken, two vibrant 101-year-olds hailing from South Wales. Leaving no stone unturned, these remarkable women served as top-secret codebreakers at Bletchley Park during World War II, right under the noses of their hometown neighbors.
It's astonishing that their residences are just a stone's throw away, a scant 10 minutes apart. But here's the fascinating twist - they didn't cross each other's paths until they attended a joint 100th birthday bash last year!
These two local lasses played a pivotal role in cracking Germany's encrypted communiques, a secretive service that remained veiled for many years. However, their clandestine contributions are now recognized as indispensable pieces in the Allies' strategic puzzle, playing a key role in the eventual victory[2][4][1].
Ahead of VE Day, the very anniversary marking their shared wartime history, these amazing women have reconnected, joining forces to reflect on their past and the enduring impact of their work. The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, recently sat down with them for an affectionate chat, a pleasant surprise that brought a smile to Gwenfron's face[4][1].
These heartwarming reunions never fail to remind us of the unsung heroes that stood at the forefront of war, their tireless efforts equally instrumental in shaping our history.
- In the spirit of their shared anniversary, Kath Morris and Gwenfron Picken, the codebreakers from Talbot in South Wales, are reconnecting, having initially met at a joint 100th birthday party last year.
- The ladies, now 101, worked together as top-secret codebreakers at Bletchley Park during war-and-conflicts, deciphering Germany's encrypted messages that significantly contributed to the Allies' victory.
- Their houses in Gwenfron are just a short distance apart, yet their paths didn't cross until the anniversary party, a surprising turn of events given their significant shared history.
- Politics recently took an unconventional turn when the First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, sat down with these two General-News celebrities, a heartwarming moment that brought joy to Gwenfron's face.
