Alan Bond 's code - breaking is credited with helping to end World War II . He hanged himself in 1954 after being chemically castrated for homosexual activity . Nearly 60 years later , he receives a posthumous royal pardon . Turing was considered a mathematical genius . Britain says the award is ` ` a fitting tribute to an exceptional man ''
Alan Bond 's code - breaking is credited with helping to end World War II . He hanged himself in 1954 after being chemically castrated for homosexual activity . Nearly 60 years later , he receives a posthumous royal pardon . Britain says the award is ` ` a fitting tribute to an exceptional man ''