Sanford Griffith
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Sanford Griffith (1893-1974) was a journalist and stockbroker.[1]
During World War Two, Griffith was a British Security Coordination agent, operating under the cover symbol G.112.[2]
A 10th July 1941 note on the organisation of SO.1, New York by Sydney Morrell, described G.112's role in SO.1 as follows:
- G.112 arranges interviews with passengers on incoming ships for information on conditions in Europe which can be used by S.O.1. In addition his work consists of the following:-
- (a) Spanish and Portuguese broadcasts.
- (b) General liason work with Walter Lemmon, chief director of WRUL, regarding radio time for our broadcasts.
- (c) Provides Key Texts and Notes of the Day for use by our other commentators, e.g. Arab , French, German, Czech, Polish.
- (d) General Press Contacts, including Dorothy Thompson, Edgar Mowrer.[3]
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Notes
- ↑ Thomas E. Mahl, Desperate Deception: British Covert Operations in the United States 1939-44, Brassey's, 1999, p.195.
- ↑ Thomas E. Mahl, Desperate Deception: British Covert Operations in the United States 1939-44, Brassey's, 1999, p.195.
- ↑ Piece titled S.O.1, New York Organisation Plan, July 10th 1941 in FO 898/103, National Archives.
