Mr. Oswald.

were, and what field you would be best qualified in the aviation division.
From Jacksonville, Fla., I went into Millington, Tenn., right outside of Memphis, Tenn., a Navy school, where for approximately 6 months I attended metalsmith school.
From Memphis, Tenn., or Millington, Tenn., I went to Miami, Fla. for approximately 9 months. I was not in school any longer. I was on the job. And from Miami, I was sent overseas to Korea.

Mr. Jenner.

And how long were you overseas?

Mr. Oswald.

Approximately 18 months, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

From when to when?

Mr. Oswald.

I reported to Santa Ana, Calif. in January or February of 1954.

Mr. Jenner.

And you were discharged from the Marines----

Mr. Oswald.

July of 1955.

Mr. Jenner.

So you had a full 3 years in the Marines.

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir; that is correct.

Mr. Jenner.

During that 3-year period, what contact did you have with the members of your family, and with particular reference, if you can give that first, with your brother Lee his writing you, you writing him?

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir; we were corresponding infrequently, I would say--not very many letters between I and Lee direct when I was in the service, especially the first part of my tour in the service.
In 1952, after traveling from Camp Pendleton, Calif., to Jacksonville, Fla. I did have a 10-day leave. They were in New York City at that time.

Mr. Jenner.

This was then some time in 1953, I take it?

Mr. Oswald.

No, sir--1952.

Mr. Jenner.

1952?

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir. This was----

Mr. Jenner.

You mean your mother and Lee that is the period of time they were in New York City?

Mr. Oswald.

That's correct.

Mr. Jenner.

Living there.

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

Did you see them?

Mr. Oswald.

No, sir; not at that time. I spent my leave in Fort Worth, because I did not feel I had enough time to travel to New York and down to Jacksonville, Fla. After completing metalsmith school at Millington, Tenn., I took a 10-day leave.

Mr. Jenner.

Fix the time.

Mr. Oswald.

This was July or August of 1953. I had my orders to go to Miami, Fla. I took a 10-day leave and left Millington, Tenn., by car and came to New York City and spent 10 days in New York with Lee, mother, John, and his family.

Mr. Jenner.

Where did you stay?

Mr. Oswald.

At mother's apartment, with Lee, in the Bronx some place I do not recall the address.

Mr. Jenner.

What, if anything, did you learn at that time regarding Lee's attendance or nonattendance in school?

Mr. Oswald.

Nothing on that, sir. This was in the summer time. Lee, of course, was home and not supposed to be in school. And I do not think anything was brought up that I recall about whether or not Lee had been attending school regularly or not.

Mr. Mckenzie.

Can we go off the record?

Mr. Jenner.

Yes.
(Discussion off the record.)

Mr. Dulles.

Back on the record.

Mr. Jenner.

Referring to the 10-day leave in New York City, did you spend time with your brother Lee?

Mr. Oswald.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Jenner.

Your mother was working during that period of time, was she not?