In March 1944, a Senior Medical Officer had examined Klaphake and recommended his release on medical grounds.

NAA: D1901, K1056, p. 154
Letter from LS Wallman, Medical Officer recommending Klaphake's release on medical grounds, 22 March 1944, in Loveday Internment Camp internees files, Security Service, South Australia.
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