Glyndwr Michael, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Glyndwr Michael

Welsh homelessman who posthumously served in World War Two as Major William Martin

Date of Birth: 04-Jan-1909

Place of Birth: Aberbargoed, Wales, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 24-Jan-1943

Profession: worker, gardener

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Glyndwr Michael (4 January 1909 – 24 January 1943) was a Welsh homeless man whose body was used in Operation Mincemeat, the successful Second World War deception plan that lured German forces to Greece prior to the Allied invasion of Sicily.
The invasion was a success, although the extent to which this can be attributed to the ruse is unknown.