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88613 Date: 03-18-2025
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IDENTIFICATION FORM
AGENCY INFORMATION
AGENCY :
RECORD NUMBER :
INSCOM/CSF
194-10013-10005
RECORDS SERIES : DOD AFFILIATED PERSONNEL AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS
AGENCY FILE NUMBER : ZF000003W PAGES 959-960
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATOR : USA
FROM :
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TITLE :
AGENT REPORT
DATE : 01/24/68
PAGES :
2
SUBJECTS :
SLOVODA, VLADIMIR
DEFECTOR
GRIGGS, KENNETH C.
( RESTRICTED ]
INTERVIEW
DOCUMENT TYPE : PAPER, TEXTUAL DOCUMENT
CLASSIFICATION
RESTRICTIONS :
CURRENT STATUS :
CONFIDENTIAL
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RELEASED WITH DELETIONS
DATE OF LAST REVIEW : 03/20/95
OPENING CRITERIA :
COMMENTS : PAGES 959-960 WERE REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED ON 22 SEP 94.
EXHIBITS I THRU IV INDEXED SEPARATELY.
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1. NAME OF SUBJECT OR TITLE OF INCIDENT
GRIGGS, Kenneth C.
PFC, RA 19 772 378
DPOB:
(c)
25 December 1946, Korea
4. REPORT OF FINDINGS
FIDENTIAL
AGENT REPORT
(AR 381-130; FM 30-17) |
2. DATE SUBMITTED
24 January 1968
3. CONTROL SYMBOL OR FILE NUMBER
8008-9182 SSAN: 519-46- 94
On 23 January 1968, Mr. Cecil L. Griggs, retired dairyman, residing
at 2615 North 30th Street, Boise, Idaho, was interviewed at his home concerning
letters received in reference to his adopted son, Kenneth C. GRIGGS, and
stated substantially as follows:
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REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED
ON
94
AUTH Para 1-603 DOD 5200.1R
BY CDR USA ASCOM F01/PO
Source stated that he had received two letters concerning SUBJECT
from a Philip LaChapelle Jr, 1724 North Linder, Chicago, Illinois, who claimed
to have been the Security and Intelligence clerk with the 191st Ordinance
Battalion, Vietnam, but was presently out of the US Army. LaChapelle, in his
first letter dated 8 November 1967, indicated to Source that being SUBJECT's
closest friend in Vietnam, he felt that he should write to Source giving some
history and facts concerning the period prior to SUBJECT's defection. LaChapell
indicated sympathy and concern over SUBJECT's defection. LaChapelle stated that
he believed the Army had. suppressed information to cover up mistakes. LaChapell
told Source about SUBJECT being beaten and shunned by HIS companions during HIS
assignment with the 191st Ordinance Battalion and that he was SUBJECT's only
friend. LaChapelle stated that he had also written to SUBJECT, but had received
no answer. Copy of letter written by LaChapelle dated 8 November 1967 is
attached as EXHIBIT I On 16 November 1967, Source answered the letter of
Source indicated
8 November 1967 thanking LaChapelle for the communication.
that he had very little knowledge of SUBJECT's philosophy or plans and requested
further information from LaChapelle since he was apparently more knowledgeable
concerning these aspects. Source asked four specific questions of LaChapelle.
First asking about SUBJECT's view of the world, as known by LaChapelle. Secondly
asking LaChapelle's view on why SUBJECT felt that HIS conscience dictated decision
was a solution to any problems that HE envisioned. Thirdly was SUBJECT encouraged
by a third party to defect and the last question was whether SUBJECT's defection was
Source
motivated by resentment about HIS treatment by other Army personnel.
indicated that LaChapelle's tone in his letter indicated a certain feeling of
bitterness about the way the incident was handled by the US Army.
a reply because the information would be of interest to Source. Copy of letter
LaChapelle
by Source dated 16 November 1967 is attached as EXHIBIT I
again wrote to Source on 20 November 1967, indicating interest in the letter
written by Source on 16 November 1967. LaChapelle stated that he was bitter
because the Army took no remedial action concerning the mental state of SUBJECT,
and indicated to Source that SUBJECT had a medical history of emotional
disturbance. LaChapelle stated that he had been the Security and Intelligence
Clerk, 191st Ordinance Battalion, Vietnam, and SUBJECT's personnel records
had passed over his desk after the defection. LaChapelle indicated that the
records had been classified to conceal any embarrassing incidents. LaChapelle
commented on the National Security in reference to the classification of SUBJECT's
records. LaChapelle indicated that SUBJECT's view of the world was that HE
was simply bitter and thought it was going in the wrong direction.
5. TYPED NAME AND ORGANIZATION OF SPECIAL AGENT
FLOYD R. BEERY, 115th MI OWNED AT 1.
DA
FORM
1 APR 52
NOT AUTOMATICAL
959
6. SIGNATURE OF SPECIAL AGENT
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341 REPLACES WD GO FORM 341, DON 4 WHICH MAY BE USED.
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Source requested
LaChapelle
(continued)
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1. NAME OF SUBJECT OR TITLE OF INCIDENT
GRIGGS, Kenneth C.
PFC, RA 19 772 378
DPOB:
25 December 1946, Korea
4. REPORT OF FINDINGS
VAGENT REPORT
(AR 381-130; FM 30-17)!
2. DATE SUBMITTED
24 January 1968
3. CONTROL SYMBOL OR FILE NUMBER
8008-9182 SSAN: 519-43-7994
AUTH Para 1-603 DOD 5200.1R
BY CDR USISCOM F01/PO
ON up 94
REGRADED UNCLASSIFIED
stated that SUBJECT favored an absolute state of control as long as HE was one
of the ruling class. LaChapelle stated that SUBJECT's defection was the truest
decision HE could make thus making the only solution HIS conscience dictated.
LaChapelle stated that SUBJECT was not encouraged by a third party to defect except
maybe the world around HIM. LaChapelle stated that only three people other than
himself who were in any way friendly were Chaplain Camp, presently in Germany,
Hal Nelson, and John Klink. They would not encourage a defection. SUBJECT would
not let HIMSELF be influenced by others. LaChapelle went on saying that SUBJECT's
defection was motivated by HIS resentment of HIS treatment by other personnel,
indicating that HE had been beaten and required stitches in HIS head on one
occasion and that HE was considered different by HIS section leaders. SUBJECT
had mentioned defection to LaChapelle, but LaChapelle had talked HIM out of
it.
At that point in their relationship, the friendship between LaChapelle and
SUBJECT seemed to decline. LaChapelle blames the Army and society for forcing
SUBJECT to defect. LaChapelle requested any information or photographs of
SUBJECT because LaChapelle intends to be a writer and wants to write about
SUBJECT and HIS problems. A copy of letter dated 20 November 1967, written by
LaChapelle is attached as EXHIBIT III . On 24 November 1967, Source answered
the letter of 20 November 1967, stating that at first he was apprehensive and
wondered how much LaChapelle was involved with SUBJECT. Source commented that he
could offer very little concerning SUBJECT for LaChapelle to use in his writing.
Source stated that SUBJECT's mental problems started before HIS entry into the
US Army and that LaChapelle should take a more kindly view of the people who
comprise society. Source gave LaChapelle a short history of SUBJECT from the
time HE came to the United States in 1956 to the time HE was placed in the
Childrens Home, Boise. During this period, SUBJECT would not stay with any one
thing for very long, such as scouts, sports, and physical activities. HE
became angry very easily. SUBJECT was intelligent in school. From the time
HE was placed in the Childrens Home until HE entered the US Army, SUBJECT
had a history of running away and was never satisfied being in the same place for
very long. SUBJECT finished high school and entered the military service.
Source stated his desire to agan hear from LaChapelle. A copy of letter dated
24 November 1967, written by Source is attached as EXHIBIT TV
•
Source stated that he had not received any other correspondence
concerning SUBJECT. Neither Source nor his family have heard from SUBJECT or
any official of the Cuban Embassy in Japan. Source further stated that he had-
no information concerning SUBJECT's present whereabouts or HIS future plans.
Source stated that he would advise this office in the event he received other
letters or information pertaining to SUBJECT.
AGENT'S NOTES: Source was very cooperative.
He had original letters
written by LaChapelle and carbon copies of his replies, which Source allowed this
office to copy
5. TYPED NAME AND ORGANIZATION OF SPECIAL AGENT
FLOYD 1. BEEKY, 115th IDQWG (DV)
DA
FORM
1 APR 52
341
NOT ALLOW
960
6. SIGNATURE OF SPECIAL AGENT
Ford R. Seery
REPLACES WD AGO FORM JUN 47, WHICH MAY BE USED.
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