might not be particularly apparent to Mr. McKenzie, but he is at liberty to inquire as the case might be. But we are covering the entire lives.
Mr. Jenner. Mr. Oswald, would you be good enough to state your full name?
Mr. Oswald. Robert Edward Lee Oswald.
Mr. Jenner. And you reside now where?
Mr. Oswald. At 1009 Sierra Drive, Denton, Tex.
Mr. Jenner. What is your present business or occupation?
Mr. Oswald. I am employed by the Acme Brick Co. in the capacity of sales coordinator.
Mr. Jenner. What city or town?
Mr. Oswald. Denton, Tex.
Mr. Jenner. What is the nature of your employment by that company?
Mr. Oswald. I am in the market department of the Acme Brick Co., coordinating between the marketing and plant department, scheduling the plant's production, processing and handling all orders, correspondence relating to the orders, and generally following through in the line of customers service, from prior to placing the orders by various customers, architects, home builders and so forth, to the completion of the invoices.
Mr. Jenner. And how long have you been so employed by the Acme Brick Co.?
Mr. Oswald. April of this year, 1964, will be 4 years.
Mr. Jenner. And I think it might be helpful at this point—what is the date of your birth?
Mr. Oswald. April 7, 1934, sir.
Mr. Jenner. Can you tell me how many years old you are?
Mr. Oswald. I will be 30 years old April 7, 1964.
The Chairman. Mr. Jenner, if you excuse me now, I am going to attend a session of the Supreme Court. And if you are here this afternoon, I will be back to be with you.
Mr. Dulles (presiding). You may proceed, Mr. Jenner.
Mr. Jenner. Thank you. Mr. Dulles.
Would you identify your family—Mrs. Oswald, and your two fine children?
Mr. Oswald. Thank you. My wife's name is Vada Marie Oswald. My daughter's name is Cathy Marie Oswald, and my son's name is Robert Lee Edward Oswald, Jr.
Mr. Jenner. The ages?
Mr. Oswald. Cathy is 6 years old, and Robert Lee will be 3 years old this April.
Mr. Jenner. Would you give us Mrs. Oswald's maiden name?
Mr. Oswald. Vada Marie Mercer.
Mr. Jenner. She is a native of your present town?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir. She is from Keeter, Tex. My wife was raised on a farm. This community is located close to Boyd, Tex., which is approximately 35 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
Mr. Jenner. All right.
Your father's full name?
Mr. Oswald. Robert Edward Lee Oswald.
Mr. Jenner. Edward?
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir.
Mr. Jenner. And he is now deceased?
Mr. Oswald. That is correct, sir.
Mr. Jenner. And as I recall, he died in August of 1939.
Mr. Oswald. That is correct.
Mr. Jenner. You were then about what—5 years old?
Mr. Oswald. Five years old, sir.
Mr. Jenner. Now, your mother is Marguerite Oswald?
Mr. Oswald. That is correct, sir.
Mr. Jenner. Do you recall her middle name?
Mr. Oswald. Claverie.
Mr. Jenner. And what was her maiden name?
Mr. Oswald. I don't remember.
Mr. Jenner. I think it was Claverie. You have a brother, John Pic?
Mr. Oswald. That is correct. John Edward Pic.
Mr. Jenner. And he is a stepbrother?
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir; that is correct.
Mr. Jenner. And born of a marriage of your mother with whom?
Mr. Oswald. Pardon me. He is a half brother.
Mr. McKenzie. He is a half brother, Mr. Jenner.
Mr. Jenner. I am sorry to say that meant the same thing to me. But I am probably in error. A half brother.
Mr. Oswald. I am sorry. I didn't hear the next question.
Mr. Jenner. That is all right. You correct me when I am wrong. Don't hesitate to do that.
Your half brother's father was whom?
Mr. Oswald. This I do not know. I don't know his full name.
Mr. Jenner. Was it John, to the best of your recollection?
Mr. Oswald. I would be of the opinion it was John.
Mr. Jenner. Have you ever met him?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir; I have not.
Mr. Jenner. You never had any acquaintance with him?
Mr. Oswald. No, sir. I might further say I don't believe I have ever seen a picture identified as being John's father.
Mr. Dulles. You are speaking of the father now?
Mr. Jenner. That is correct, sir.
And your half brother, John Pic, is older than you, is he not?
Mr. Oswald. That is correct.
Mr. Jenner. Do you happen to recall his age?
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir; he is now 33 years old. His birthday is January 17, 1932.
Mr. Jenner. During your lifetime, you have had contact with him, have you not?
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir.
Mr. Jenner. And as boys, the family lived together?
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir.
Mr. Jenner. Now, your mother, Mrs. Marguerite Claverie Oswald, was married a third time, was she not?
Mr. Oswald. Yes, sir; that is correct.
Mr. Jenner. To whom?
Mr. Oswald. Mr. Edwin,
