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Pseudonym: Bernada, Leon

Definition:

Leon Bernada was an alias used by Peter J. Digerveno. In turn, Digerveno was a pseudonym for Emilio Americo Rodriguez (AMIRE-1) in 1965.

Category:

alias

Status:

Documented

Discussion:

A cable on July 10, 1965, stated that AMTHRILL-1 (Julio Kouri Barreto) and Peter J. DiGerveno were due to arrive in Mexico on that day. DiGerveno (IDEN A) was traveling under the alias of Leon Bernada.

Sources:

104-10161-10342: PROCUREMENT OF BACKSTOPPED DRIVER'S LICENSE.

01/22/65: Memorandum from F. C. West, C/TSD/PS/CD to Deputy Director of Security (Investigations and Operational Support) (Attention: Mr. Gabriel): Subject: Procurement of Backstopped Driver License Leon L. Bernada: "1. It is requested that the enclosed Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Xerox copy) for the State of (REDACTION) be renewed by the source available to you, with the same name, address and personal data appearing thereon. 2. Your assistance in the above will be appreciated."

104-10180-10210: [RESTRICTED]

07/10/65: Cable from JMWAVE to Mexico City (Info: Director): Slugline DYVOUR PBRUMEN AMTHRILL: "1. AMTHRILL-1 (Julio Kouri Barreto) and Di Gerveno arriving MEXI 10 July, ETA 1930. 2. Di Gerveno (IDEN A) traveling under alias Leon Bernada. Plan stay Prado Hotel. Will call IDEN B after settled. Plan visit station 12 and 13 July. 3. Dispatch Ref A forwarded HQs 25 May 65, pouch 2767, item 20. Believe copy delivered MEXI during Reuteman/Elmard (Ted Shackley/probably John Dimmer) recent visit. *Concur Di Gerveno visit."