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Alastair Denniston

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British cryptographer and Royal Navy Commander (1881-1961)

United KingdomAthletesLived 1881 to 1961 · aged 79
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Commander Alexander Guthrie Denniston was a Scottish codebreaker, deputy head of the Government Code and Cypher School (GC&CS) and hockey player. Denniston was appointed operational head of GC&CS in 1919 and remained so until February 1942.

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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

Athletes from United Kingdom 6

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United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1881 to 1961 · aged 79
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