Walter Simon (spy)
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Walter Simon was a
Background
Walter Simon was trained at the Abwehr branch in Hamburg, who were responsible for subversive activities against the United Kingdom. Walters was known to British security officers, having completed three successful espionage missions in England.
He was arrested by
The Abwehr decided to send him to Ireland to collect intelligence on the disposition of British naval ships.
Capture
Walter Simon came ashore on the morning of 13 June 1940 near Dingle, Ireland from the German submarine U-38. He was 58 years of age, carrying a large amount of cash and a new suitcase radio transmitter.
He gave his name as Karl Anderson, but he was quickly identified as Walter Simon when the
Simon's period as an agent in Ireland lasted 26 days, almost all of those in police custody. His belongings included $2,000 and some English money.
See also
References
- ^ Ryle Dwyer (8 June 2015). "German spy landings made Britain question Irish neutrality". Irish Examiner.
General references
- Behind the Green Curtain : Ireland' s Phoney Neutrality During World War II - T. Ryle Dwyer's (Gill & Macmillan).
- The Spy Who Spent the War in Bed: And Other Bizarre Tales from World War II - William B. Breuer (2011).
- Double Agent Snow - James Hayward (2013).
- Irish Secrets - Mark M. Hull (2003).