The testimony of J. W. Foster was taken at 1:30 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. Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to
give before this Commission shall be the truth, the whole truth, and
nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Mr. FOSTER. I do.
Mr. BALL. Mr. Foster, we have requested Chief Curry to have you come in
and testify in this matter before the Commission. This Commission was
established to investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding the
assassination of President Kennedy.
Mr. FOSTER. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. And my name is Joseph A. Ball. I am a staff officer, staff
counsel with the Commission. I would like to ask you some questions
about this matter. You are willing to testify, aren't you?
Mr. FOSTER. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. Will you state your address?
Mr. FOSTER. 309 Cooper Street. I just moved.
Mr. BALL. What is your occupation?
Mr. FOSTER. I am a police officer.
Mr. BALL. Dallas Police Department?
Mr. FOSTER. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. Patrolman?
Mr. FOSTER. Yes, sir.
Mr. BALL. How long have you been on the police department?
Mr. FOSTER. Nine years.
Mr. BALL. Where were you born and raised?
Mr. FOSTER. In Hill County, town of Hillsboro.
Mr. BALL. What was your education?