Clifton, afetr being captured by Folgore paratroopers on 4th sept '42, was charged by Rommel of systematic massacre of prisoners and wounded of divisions Brescia, Pavia and Trieste: the brigader answered that it was due to the presence of too many Maoris in the brigade (6th NZ). Than Clifton requested the favour of being sent POW in Germany and not in Italy where he feared a trial: the favour was not accorded. Clifton evaded first in Marsa Matruh but was recaptured; in Italy he will make 5 attempts; transferred to Germany, he is seriously wounded at his 8th attempt, and then he results at the 9th.

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