A British barrister and naval intelligence officer, he served as the operational leader of Operation Mincemeat, transforming ideas into actionable plans.

An RAF flight lieutenant seconded to MI5, he originated the concept of Operation Mincemeat and contributed significantly to the creation of Major Martin’s persona.

A Welsh laborer whose body was used to impersonate the fictional Major William Martin, playing a central role in the deception.

The British naval attaché in Madrid, he managed the Spanish phase of the operation, ensuring the fake documents reached German hands.

Commander of the submarine HMS Seraph, responsible for delivering Major Martin’s body to the coast of Spain as part of the operation.

A renowned pathologist whose expertise was solicited to ensure the plausibility of Major Martin’s death and the operation’s success.

The coroner who facilitated the legal and logistical arrangements necessary for the use of Glyndwr Michael’s body in the operation.

A German military intelligence officer who was instrumental in verifying and relaying the deception to his superiors in Berlin.

The lead German agent in Huelva, whose efforts to secure the briefcase contributed to the operation's success in misleading the Abwehr.