Portuguese Spy Reprieved in Britain
LONDON, Nov. 8. The Home Office has revealed that a Portuguese national, Rogairo de Memezes, who wrote messages in 'invisible ink relating to the London anti-aircraft defences to the enemy was sentenced to death on April 2, 1943. After appealing unsuccessfully to the Court of Criminal Appeal he was reprieved by the Home Secretary on May 26, 1943. His conviction was not disclosed earlier for security reasons. Public announcements were made of all other convictions of spies during the war.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 266, 10 November 1945, Page 7
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85Portuguese Spy Reprieved in Britain Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 266, 10 November 1945, Page 7
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