April ashley was a british model, entertainer and creator who was born as a child with the original name george jamieson After leaving the merchant marine, april moved to london at the. She is known for being one of the first british individuals to undergo an orientation relocation medical procedure.
British fashion model, showgirl and socialite April Ashley pictured... Nachrichtenfoto - Getty
April ashley's journey from a troubled childhood to pioneering transgender rights highlights her resilience, advocacy, and impact on societal perceptions of gender identity.
April ashley was born in 1935
Her father was a sailor in the british royal navy during wwii with an affinity for drink who sired 10 children in quick succession As a girl she was frail, refusing to eat most food or drink her school milk and ended up with malnutrition and a calcium deficiency