Eugene A. Anderson

The testimony of Maj. Eugene A. Anderson was taken at 4:30 p.m., on July 24, 1964, at 200 Maryland Avenue NE., Washington, D.C., by Messrs. J. Lee Rankin, general counsel; and Arlen Specter, assistant counsel of the President's Commission.


May the record show that this is a deposition proceeding of the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, and that our witnessnes today are Maj. Eugene D. Anderson and M. Sgt. James A. Zahm of the U.S. Marine Corps who have been asked to testify about their knowledge of the capabilities of a marksman using a rifle with a scope.
With that preliminary statement of purpose, would you stand, Major Anderson and raise your right hand please. Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you shall give before the President's Commission in this deposition proceeding will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

I do.

Would you state you full name for the record please.

Eugene D. Anderson.

What is your occupation or profession, sir?

I am a major in the U.S. Marine Corps.

How long have you been in the Marine Corps.

Twenty-six years 3 months.

Of what do your current duties consist?

I am assistant head of the Marksmanship Branch, Headquarters Marine Corps.

And where is your current duty station?

In Navy Annex, Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.

How long have you held that position?

I have been stationed here for 2 years.

Would you outline briefly your qualifications, if any, in marksmanship?

I have been working in marksmanship training for approximately 18 years. I am a distinguished rifle shot in the Marine Corps, master rifle shot, National Rifle Association of America.

Would you outline briefly the qualifications or tests which must be achieved in order to qualify as a distinguished shot?