Pseudonym: Peggins, Irving
Moreover, Rip Robertson wrote a memo to Ted/Bob (probably Ted Shackley and Robert Moore) on June 15, 1963, titled "Discussion, TILT." John Martino was referred to as John throughout this memo, while Max (probably Tony Sforza), Rudy and Mickey (Rudy Enders and Mickey Kappes) were also mentioned. Robertson stated that he was friends with Rudy and Mickey, and that they had worked together previously: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=28896#relPageId=2&tab=page
The other case officer of AMTRUNK in 1963 was Hobart Vandeborn (probably Grayston L. Lynch).
A dispatch in July of 1966 was signed by Irving N. Peggins on behalf of the Chief, WHD. This dispatch stated that the LICOOKY (LICOOKY-1 was Viola June Cobb) project was formally terminated by WH Division on July 16, 1966.
A dispatch in March of 1968 stated that AMICE-14 (latterly AMSTALK-1) was recruited by Irving N. Peggins and Stanley R. Zamka (David Morales).
104-10103-10348: CABLE RE MEETING WITH AMTRUNK-1.
02/19/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC YOBITE AMTRUNK: "1. Meeting between Peggins and AMTRUNK-1 (George Volsky) on 19 February produced FOLL info: (REDACTION) A. AMTRUNK-2 (Enrique Cayado Rivera) called AMTRUNK-1 from California 18 Feb. Said that AMTRUNK-3 (para 2, WAVE 4542) ready and eager join AMTRUNK op, no cover problems. B. AMTRUNK-2 and 3 (Antonio Garcia Perez) mailing PHS's 19 February to AMTRUNK-1. C. Wife AMTRUNK-2 definitely intends return WAVE area if AMTRUNK-2 becomes involved this op. Wife not interested cover job in California. D. AMICE-14 (Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue) and 27 (Dr. Nestor Moreno) submitting PHS's 20 February. E. AMTRUNK-1 made particular point that he personally convinced that none of AMTRUNK team presently controlled by any refugee political group. (Station continues have doubts on this point, particularly AMTRUNK-2 and 3 connections with Manolo Ray). 2. Will pouch PRQ's as soon as available. Station depending on HQs for FOLL support: A. Resolve cover problems on AMICE-27 and AMTRUNK-2. B. Instructor support from HQs for team training. 2. Station developing considerable info on AMTRUNK inside contacts thru AMLEO-3 (Capt. Jose Ricardo Rabel Nunez). Peggins will shortly debrief AMICE-27 further on these contacts. Results debriefing will be pouched as available. C/S Comment: *(IN 69051)."
104-10247-10340: DISPATCH: TRANSMITTAL OF PHS FORMS
02/20/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: "Transmitted herewith are PBS Forms on Miguel Diaz Isalgue and Nestor Moreno Lopez. These were picked up from AMTRUNK-1 (George Volsky) on 20 February 1963. In accordance with discussions at Headquarters on 18 February between Irving N. Peggins and Willard R. Nauman (probably Earl Williamson), these forms are being sent as received in Spanish to expedite processing."
104-10103-10112: OPERATIONAL/[DELETION]/AMTRUNK - PROJECT AMTRUNK OPERATIONAL REVIEW
03/31/63: "The AMTRUNK team, consisting of AMICE-27 (Dr. Nestor Moreno), AMICE-14 (Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue), AMTRUNK-2 (Enrique Cayado Rivera) and AMTRUNK-3 (Antonio Garcia Perez) were safehoused on 4 March 1963 at 4 March 1963 at Safesite #164 on Plantation Key. Andrew S. Parmers, KUROAR (probably Training Branch) instructor from Headquarters, was already at the training site when the team was brought there by the two case officers, Irving N. Peggins and Hobart J. Vandeborn (probably Grayston Lynch). Parmers remained at the safesite until 16 March during which time he conducted training in clandestine methods and techniques. This training included security, cover and compartmentation, clandestine communications, agent spotting, selection, recruitment and management, and operational planning and reporting. The training included group discussion and participation in a series of appropriate operational situations, several problems, and daily physical training. During this two week period, either Peggins or Vandeborn visited the safesite every day, spending an average of two or three hours with the group in operational discussions and processing. During the week of 18 thru 23 March, both case officers spent a majority of the time with the group, debriefing them in detail on their operational contacts, working out operational details of their infiltration, and continuing their training on a informal basis. The week of 25 through 30 March was spent in PM-type training with emphasis on compass and map reading, including two night problems, and on weapons familiarization and firing..."
104-10247-10327: DISPATCH: TRANSMITTAL OF LCFLUTTER RESULTS - AMICE-14
04/01/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, KUSODA: Page 2: "Subject: AMICE-14 (Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue): 27 March 1963: Subject was interviewed and tested on 6 March 1963 in a safe house in the Florida Keys. The interview was requested by Irving N. Peggins..."
104-10312-10262: CABLE: ATTEMPT MAKE EMERGENCY REPAIRS. WE WILL TRY OBTAIN
06/08/63: Cable from JMWAVE to OPIM FLOATER 199 (Orig: PM/Peggins): Slugline TYPIC ZRPERUSAL TILT FLOATER 199: "3. Attempt make emergency repairs. We will try obtain spare power transformer and lay on flight to deliver it but prospects uncertain. If repairs not successful, it will be necessary for you to close to visual distance to render support as originally conceived for mission." Authenticating Officer: Frederick J. Inghurst. Releasing Officer: Andrew K. Reuteman (Theodore Shackley). - - - 06/08/63: Cable from JMWAVE to OPIM FLOATER 199: Another cable originated by PM/Peggins, with the Authenticating Officer being Frederick J. Inghurst: https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=28943#relPageId=2&tab=page - - - 06/08/63: Cable from JMWAVE to OPIM FLOATER 199 (Orig: PM/Peggins): .."Rudy launch second V-20. Take pax from A/C (handwritten: air craft). Keep pax V-20..." Note: FLOATER had handwritten "Sig plan" under it. Authenticating Officer: Frederick J. Inghurst. Releasing Officer: Andrew K. Reuteman. https://www.maryferrell.org/showDoc.html?docId=28944#relPageId=2&tab=page
104-10274-10433: DISPATCH: DISCUSSION WITH AMTRUNK ABOUT AMBANG
08/01/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: "1. On 18 July 1963, Irving N. Peggins met AMTRUNK-1 (George Volsky) for a general operational discussion. During the course of conversation the subject got around to AMBANG-1 (Manuel Ray Rivero), and AMTRUNK-1's relationship with AMBANG-1. AMTRUNK-1 said that he knew AMBANG-1 fairly well, but only in the same sense that he knew many exile leaders. He denied having any special relationship with AMBANG-1 or his political party, although he admitted to seeing AMBANG-1 frequently whenever the latter came to Miami. Peggins, begging ignorance, asked A-1 about past relationships between AMBANG-1 and CIA. A-1 said that AMBANG-1 was a strong personality and that in the past, since CIA had not been able to control him, it had opposed him. AMTRUNK-1 said that AMBANG-1 had mellowed in the past several years and that it was AMTRUNK-1's understanding that AMBANG-1 and CIA had patched up their differences. AMTRUNK-1 then said that AMBANG-1 recently returned from a trip to Europe where he was involved in a program to defect high level Cuban officials. A-1 implied that CIA might have a hand in this with AMBANG-1. 2. Recent information from AMTAUP-2 (probably Armando Alanis Angulo) and AMOT-119 (Max Lesnick Menendez) strengthens, rather than lessens, previous indications that AMTRUNK-1 and AMBANG-1 work very closely together and that AMTRUNK-1, despite his denials, is a strong supporter of AMBANG-1."
104-10103-10363: DISPATCH: OPERATIONAL PROGRESS REPORT AMTRUNK TEAM, PERIOD 1-30 SEPT 1963
10/18/63: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: ..."As this article was creating considerable furor in ZRMETAL (Washington, D.C.), Irving N. Peggins escorted AMICE-27 (Dr. Nestor Moreno) on 5 September to ZRMETAL for further debriefings and operational discussions. Discussions with Headquarters personnel were held on 5 and 6 September...At the same time, Peggins and Willard R. Nauman (probably Earl Williamson) from Headquarters returned to the WAVE area..."
11/20/63: Cable from JMWAVE to Director: Slugline RYBAT TYPIC AMTRUNK: "1. In 19 Nov meeting between Andrew K. Reuteman (Theodore Shackley), Peggins and AMICE-27 (Dr. Nestor Moreno), latter agreed devote his efforts to assisting in Station's Rebel Army radio program, with understanding that AMICE-14 (Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue) to continue with clandestine ops and the two activities to be largely compartmented. 2. At end of meeting A-27 said that he had written letters to AMTRUNK-1 (George Volsky) and AMCAPE-1 (Tad Szulc) saying that Op Leonardo had terminated. Reuteman told A-27 from future security viewpoint this advantageous, and not to say anything further to these individuals. 3. A-27 turned over to Leon C. Fluteo 20 Nov although Station dubious that this solution durable, it now puts monkey on A-27's back and should ease any possible future termination."
104-10216-10148: DISPATCH: TRANSMITTAL OF OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR AMTRUNK VII
01/22/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, Special Affairs Staff: Page 10 (Page 1 of Damage Report for AMICE-14 (Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue) and AMTRUNK-7/Pedro Diaz Torres): ..."C. KUBARK (CIA) Personnel Exposed to AMTRUNK-13: Irving N. Peggins as 'Joe Webster'".... - - Page 11: "F. CIA Personnel Exposed to AMAGREE-1: Irving N. Peggins as 'Joe Webster'...I. CIA Personnel Exposed to AMTRUNK-16: Irving N. Peggins as 'Joe'"... Also see 104-10247-10060, p. 7 of 17: "Mr. Joseph Webster" is described as "Irving N. Peggins". A shorter skein of such documents can be found at 104-10247-10367.
104-10103-10110: ACTIVITIES OF JORGE VOLSKY
08/24/64: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Deputy Chief, WH/SA: Page 23: ..."7. Volsky's Current Knowledge of JMWAVE Operational Activity: a. Volsky was in contact with JMWAVE for a period of ten months in 1963 (February through November) directly through COS, JMWAVE; Irving N. Peggins; and Stanley R. Zamka (David Morales). AMICE-14 (Miguel A. Diaz Isalgue) stated that AMICE-27 (Dr. Nestor Moreno) divulged the complete operational details of his infiltration ops to Volsky and Szulc..." - - - Page 25:..."b. The following CIA staff employees were in contact with AMICE-27 and are therefore considered known to Volsky: Andrew K. Reuteman (Theodore Shackley) as Tad Brickham, Willard R. Nauman (probably Earl Williamson) as Al Rodemeyer, Stanley R. Zamka as Dr. Manuel Mendez, Irving N. Peggins as Joe Webster, Hobart J. Vandeborn (probably Grayston Lynch) as Tom Mesard..."
104-10185-10159: LICOOKY/50-6-129/1/DEVELOPMENT AND PLANS
07/19/66: Dispatch from Chief, WH Division to COS, Mexico City: Subject: Termination of Project LICOOKY: "During the TDY of Robert L. Easby (Alan P. White) just prior to his going on home leave, Easby wrote the termination of Project LICOOKY. The project was formally terminated by WH Division on 16 July 1966. Irving N. Peggins."
104-10225-10009: CIA FILE ON ( )SHELL-5.
03/08/68: Dispatch from COS, JMWAVE to Chief, WH Division: Subject: TYPIC/Operational Termination of AMSTALK-1: Page 2: "Agent Service Record: 201-307337. 1. Agent's cryptonym or pseudonym: AMSTALK-1 (formerly AMICE-14). 2. Project identification: AMTRUNK, AMSCAR. 3. Agent recruited by: Irving N. Peggins, Stanley R. Zamka (David Morales). 4. Capacity in which agent served: Team member, Team Leader of Special Operations infiltration team. Later P/A other operational teams...7. Agent dismissed by: Leland H. Cobfield..."