English Translation

- 2 - about the personality and political attitude of Coudenhove and his family. In this respect, it should be noted in particular whether the sons Glie- derungen belonged to the NSDAP. Count Coudenhoove is the son of a purely German-born father and a pure-blooded Japanese mother, His brother is the founder of the Pan-Europa-Union. Couden-hove joined the Austrian army as a volunteer in the First World War and, after being promoted to reserve officer, was awarded several times - among other things with the Iron Cross II Class. After his promotion to Dr.jur, he took over the position of consultant at the then Japanese embassy in Prague, which he held until 1939. Coudenhove has been married to a Countess Pálffy since 1925. Four children have emerged from the marriage. Coudenhoove has gained merit during the Sudeten German liberation struggle by supporting the legal struggle of the SdP using his inter-state connections. In March l938 Coudengove and his wife became members of the sdP. After the establishment of the Protectorate, Coudenhove tried to become a member of the NSDAP. The application was rejected because of its origin. In the present world war, Coulenhove was temporarily appointed as an interpreter officer of a tank army in the East. According to the above statements, my report would fail. However, I can assure you that a report of this kind could be evaluated by subordinate military officers in a way which would be contrary to your fundamental view. I cannot overlook whether an officer's successor, who is a quarter of Japanese descent, is wanted or in view of the particular circumstances.