The testimony of W. E. Perry was taken at 9:20 a.m., on April 9, 1964,
in the office of the U.S. attorney, 301 Post Office Building, Bryan and
Ervay Streets, Dallas, Tex., by Mr. Joseph A. Ball, assistant counsel
of the President's Commission.
Mr. BALL. Will you stand up and be sworn.
Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give will be
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. PERRY. Yes.
Mr. BALL. State your name, please.
Mr. PERRY. W. E. Perry.
Mr. BALL. What is your occupation? What is your address?
Mr. PERRY. 6821 Overlook.
Mr. BALL. And your occupation?
Mr. PERRY. Police officer.
Mr. BALL. Can you tell me something about yourself? Where you were born
and where you were raised?
Mr. PERRY. I was born and raised right here in Dallas.
Mr. BALL. Where did you go to school?
Mr. PERRY. Went to school here in Dallas and Forest High School.
Mr. BALL. And what did you do after you got out of school?
Mr. PERRY. Well, I worked for the phone company a little while and went
in business with my dad in the furniture business, and then I went on
to the police department. Been there about 11 years.
Mr. BALL. Now, with the police department, what was your occupation in
November of 1963?
Mr. PERRY. I was with the vice and special services bureau.
Mr. BALL. On November 22, 1963, were you on duty in the afternoon?
Mr. PERRY. Yes, sir.