The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Group portrait of members of a Services Reconnaissance Department (SRD) signals training group. The group is comprised of a number of people, including NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard George (Len) Siffleet, and perhaps the Ambonese who were with him when he was later captured. The training involved being aware of each other's technical idiosyncrasies when using morse code in case the cipher codes fell into enemy hands. A skilled user could discern a different user by their technique. Sgt Siffleet is in the back row, far left, and Richard (Dick) Bailey is probably in the back row, far right. On 24 October 1943, Sgt Siffleet, along with 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 SRD.
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 Adm
Len Siffleet and his fiancee Clarice Lane on a day's outing. On 24 October 1943, NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard George (Len) Siffleet, along with his two Ambonese companions, was executed by order of
Studio portrait of Len Siffleet in civilian clothes. On 24 October 1943, NX143314 Sergeant Leonard George (Len) Siffleet, along with his two Ambonese companions, was executed by order of Japanese Vice
Informal portrait of Len Siffleet and his fiancee Clarice Lane relaxing in a backyard. On 24 October 1943, NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard George (Len) Siffleet, along with his two Ambonese companions
Len Siffleet and his fiancee Clarice Lane at Circular Quay en route for a day at Manly. On 24 October 1943, NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard George (Len) Siffleet, along with his two Ambonese companion
Aitape, New Guinea. 24 October 1943. A photograph found on the body of a dead Japanese soldier showing NX143314 Sergeant (Sgt) Leonard G. Siffleet of "M" Special Unit, wearing a blindfold and with his