CABLE TO CG, USFMTO, CASERTA, ITALY

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06549854
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RIFPUB
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U
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4
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October 23, 2023
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August 28, 2023
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F-2022-01506
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November 27, 1946
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Approved for Release: 2023/07/17 C06549854 WAR DEP 7TMENT 4E4A eLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER OUTGOING- CLASSIFIED MESSAGE 4ID DIST 4 I 7DI EX DIR ILVD 77L= er itormilew 1489. TOp SECRET PARAPHRASE NOT REQUIRED. HANDLE AS Top SECRET CORRESPOL PER PARAS 51i and 60a (4), AR 380-5 Central Intelligence .Group 4;41intp.n.,e611 Ex 2428 000 USFMTO� Caserta, Italy Nr: WAR 86566 or Lee from Vandenberg. For such use as you may sos formation is submitted: 1. An examination of records of the former Office Strategic Services and personal contact with Mr Allen lies, formerly of Strategic Services Unit, who initiated e German surrender in Italy, indicate the existence of troof that Eugenio Denman, formerly SS Standartenfuehrer aid to General Wolfe, and Eugene Wenner, formerly SS urmbannfuehrer, also connected with General Wolfe, now id captive in Italy, participated in the SUNRISE operation. jor General Lemnitzer.who participated in SUNRISE negoti- tions on.examination of records and contact with Dulles is lso convinced of Dolimans participation. It would appear at present representations by Italians is attempt to EMUS ! Undermine Allied position in Italy And in view of the above WE 1 facts and particularly the repercussions and results that YL &A,C1 S? il � y unjust treatment of these individuals would have on the ture long-range United States intelligence activities in .aly� it would appear that Allied interests would best be rved if AMR would confirm Doliman and Wenner participated SUNRISE negotiations and show these Individuals appropriate ,J0Laiita c nsideration in present circumstances. _ 2. T � Gist of foregoing communicated to the State Elpartment which perceives no objection. End aRIGINATOR: Gen Vsndanber Czirs:- . ASA DISTRIBUTION: Gen ChambChamber].' 17isc -em OUT 86566 RETURN TO WELL. DV. 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BY RETURNED claa t MN2 Bvtio 25-927P NW 26629 DocId:31179146 F Approved for Release: 2023/07/17 C06549854 Approved for Release: 2023/07/17 C06549854 r - WAR DEN'TMENT CLASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTL'kt OUTGOING CLASSIFIED MESS EXEMPT Per E. O. . . 3.4 Re-review i TOP SECRET SE NOT REQUIRED, HANDLE AS TOP 0 CRET CORRESPOWDE PER PARAS 511 and 60a (4), AR 380-5 Central Intelligence Group Page IC Linton 6115 Ex 2428 27 November 1946 CG, USFMTO, Caserta, Italy Ni': WAR 86566 For Lee from Vandenberg. For such use as you may desire the following information is submitted: 1. An examination of records of the former Office of Strategic Services and personal contaot vith Mr Allen Dulles, formerly of Strategic Services Unit, who initiated the German surrender in Italy, indicate the existence of proof that Eugenio Doliman, formerly SS Standartenfuehrer and aid to General Wolfe, and Eugene Wenner, formerly SS Sturmbannfuehrer, also connected with General Wolfe, now held captive in Italy, participated In the SUNRISE operation. Major General Lemnitzer who participated in SUNRISE negoti- ations on examination of records and contact with Dulles is also convinced of Dolimans participation. It would appear that present representations by Italians is attempt to undermine Allied position in Italy and in view of the above facts and particularly the repercussions and results that any unjust treatment of these individuals would have on the future long-range United States intelligence activities in Italy, it would appear that Allied interests would best be served if AFHQ would confirm Doliman and Wenner participated in SUNRISE negotiations and show these-individuals appropriate consideration in present circumstances. 2. Gist of foregoing communicated to the State Department which perceives no objection. � End ORIGINATOR: Gen Vandenberg DISTRIBUTION: Gen Chamberlin CM OUT 86566 (Nov 46) DTG 280456Z moo TOP SECRET soonswg COPY NO. 1 1 THE MAKING OF AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN NW 26629 DocId:31179146 F Approved for Release: 2023/07/17 C06549854 Approved for Release: 2023/07/17 C06549854 WAR DEF'RTMENT L;LASSIFIED MESSAGE CENTER OUTGOING CLASSIFIED MESSAGE D1S D/O DD I 'EX DIR A C / EE: 5 ,IMPOPIMMEIM�Pow EXEMPT titarrfli ONVIA%-� TOP SECRET Per E. 0.12065, St,. Re-review g 1989 UIRED. HANDLE AS TOP SECRET CORRESPONDLA AS 511 and 60a (4), AR 380-5 Central Intelligence Group Page IT Linton 6115 Ex 2428 27 November 1946 CG, USFMTO, Caserta, Italy Nr: WAR 86566 For Lee from Vandenberg. For such use as you may desire the following information is submitted: 1. An examination of records of the former Office of Strategic Services and personal contact with Mr Allen Dulles, formerly of Strategic Services Unit, who initiated the German surrender in Italy, indicate the existence of proof that Eugenio Doliman, formerly SS Standartenfuehrer and aid to General Wolfe, and Eugene Wenner, formerly SS Sturmbannfuehrer, also connected with General Wolfe, now held captive in Italy, participated in the SUNRISE operation. Major General Lemnitrer who participated in SUNRISE negoti- ations on examination of records and contact with Dulles is also convinced of Dolimans participation. It would appear that present representations by Italians is attempt to undermine Allied position in Italy and in view of the above. facts and particularly the repercussions, and results that any unjust treatment of these individuals would have on the future long-range United States intelligence activities In Italy, it would appear that Allied interests would best be served if AFHQ would confirm Doliman and Wenner participated in SUNRISE negotiations and show these individuals appropriate consideration in present circumstances. 2. Gist of foregoing communicated to the State Department which perceives no objection. End ORIGINATOR: Gen Vandenberg DISTRIBUTION: Gen Chamberlin DTG 280456Z mec V)LQ FAI, No. AN EXACT COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IS FORBIDDEN NW 26629 DocId:31179146 F Approved for Release: 2023/07/17 C06549854