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British Army 1945 documents relating to the finding and exploitation of the genuine Franke-Griksch Report
After the war was over SS Obergruppenführer Maximilian von Herff, one of the more cerebral of the Gruppenführer, was taken into British captivity at Mürwick, and interrogated, before ending his life in September 1945. An interesting document was found in his possession. The original is still (2010) missing. A nearly complete translation is in PRO file WO 309/374.
In a file released much later, probably in the 1980s, is now found a further summary, which is of equal forensic interest. (1) [Rubber stamp: 'A' BRANCH 26MAY1945 H.Q.
21 Army Group] Subject:- Concentration Camps 21 A Gp/INT/2428(190) A (PS) 4 24 May 45-------- --------- Attached please find a precis of a report found among the documents of SS Ogruf Von HERFF who is now under inter-rogation in England. It would be appreciated if this branch could beinformed whether general information of this type is ofany value to your branch.
[handwritten markings:Reply at 2A] G H Noakes ... Major BGS'I' GSI,Main HQ 21 Army Gp,BLA------------------ REGD SDS [Manuscript note reads:]Ask Noakes whether we can havethe full report in order that it mayform the basis of Wanted Reports in respect of those in the list of personalities.
Or have thesenames already been reportedby I? AH (2) SUBJECT:- Report by SS Stubaf FRANKE-GRIKSCH. S E C R E T 21 A Gp/3796/2/A(PS.4) GS(I). 27 May 45______ Ref your 21 A Gp/INT/2428(190) of24 May 45. 1. General information such as is contained in the precis of SS-Stubaf.
Franke-Griksch's report is of value as it enablesthis section to "keep in the picture". 2. May this Section have a copy of thefull report please in order that it may formthe basis of Wanted Reports in respect ofthose in the list of Personalities. Or havethese names already been reported by 'I'.? V.
T. for Colonel, (A(PS). Rear HQ,21 Army Group,B.L.A. [handwritten markings: Reply at 3A](3) [Rubber stamp: 'A' BRANCH 11JUN1945 H.Q. 21 Army Group] Subject:- Maximillian [sic] von HERF(F) SECRET 21 A Gp/INT/2428(190) TO:- A (PS) 4.
10 June 45 Reference 21 A Gp/3796/2/A(PS.4)of 27 May 45. Owing to the length of the report and the shortageof typists it has not been possible to make furthercopies. It is requested therefore that when you have exam-ined same, you return it to this branch please. If you wish there is no objection to you making a copy for your own use.
[handwritten: Action at 4A] James Wisley, Capt. B.G.E. "I" REGISTERED [Faint red crayon: Sent to IRQ (...)for perusal by Capt STEWART... his ... return to A Gp [?] thereafter] (4) SUBJECT:- Report by SS Stubaf FRANKE-GRIKSCH. S E C R E T 21 A Gp/3796/2/A(PS.4) JAG(WCS) 15 JUN 45_________ 1.
Attached is a precis of a reportfound among the documents of SS Ogruf VONHERF [sic], together with a copy of the fullreport (in German). GS(I) have requested that the full report may be returned afterexamination. 2.
If you require assistance withregard to the translations of the fullreport, and will let us know, it may bepossible to obtain some assistance fromthe French Liaison Group. [handwritten initials] Major, DAAG, A(PS.4) Main HQ,21 Army Group,B.L.A.Tele: 2408.------------HG/SWB-C.
[handwritten note: Carded & fully recorded [illegible initials etc]
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