CABLE TO CG, USFMTO, CASERTA, ITALY

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06549854
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• Document Creation Date: October 23, 2023
• Document Release Date: August 28, 2023
• Case Number: F-2022-01506
• Publication Date: November 27, 1946

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aid to General Wolfe, and Eugene Wenner, formerly SS
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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.
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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.
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