He was a key factor in the Allied victory over the Nazis. His vision was the basis of the modern computer. Because of him, we have so much that we take for granted.

In 1952 he was arrested for homosexual acts when he reported a burglary of his house. He was put on hormone treatment (chemical castration). In 1954 he was found dead with a half eaten apple by his bed. Cause of death, cyanide poisoning.