| Accession Number | P02547.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Len Siffleet and his fiancee Clarice Lane. On 24 October 1943, NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard ...
Description
Len Siffleet and his fiancee Clarice Lane. On 24 October 1943, NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard George (Len) Siffleet, along with his two Ambonese companions, was executed by order of Japanese Vice Admiral Kamada, in command of the Japanese fleet at Aitape, for his role as a wireless operator in a commando operation in Japanese occupied New Guinea. Sgt Siffleet was a member of the M Special Unit of the Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD).