George Jefferson Applin, Jr

The testimony of George Jefferson Applin, Jr. was taken at 4:05 p.m., on April 2, 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.


Will you stand up, Mr. Applin, and we--raise your right hand to be sworn, please.


Yes.


Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give for this Commission will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?


I do.


Will you be seated, please, and state your name for the record.


George Jefferson Applin, Jr.


Where do you live?


714 East Hull, Denison, Tex.


What is your occupation?


Well, my occupation, common laborer, but I am working for Phillips 66 there in Denison, service station.


You have come into Dallas from Denison, haven't you?


Yes, sir.


Well, that is about 68 miles?


Yes, sir.


And you are entitled to get compensation for your transportation?


Yes.


And we'll have your name and address in the record, and I will try to make arrangements for that information to take care of your expenses. You came in when? This morning?


No; it was about 15 minutes after 2 o'clock, when I came in here.


Came into Dallas?


Yes.


And-----


No; I was here at 2 o'clock, but I had a flat and my car stalled on me about three or four blocks over.


And you intend to return home tonight, do you?


Yes, sir.


So, you won't have any hotel expense, will you?


No, sir.


Now, tell me something about yourself, where you were born and where you went to school, and how far in school, what you have done since then?