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Operation Mincemeat - A local fisherman found the body of "Major Martin"

Time: Friday Apr 30, 1943 at 09:30:20 AM

Place: Huelva, Spain

Details: The body of "Major Martin" was found at around 9:30 am on 30 April 1943 by a local fisherman; it was taken to Huelva by Spanish soldiers, where it was handed over to a naval judge. Haselden, as vice-consul, was officially informed by the Spaniards; he reported back to the Admiralty that the body and briefcase had been found.

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