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his own free will but which nevertheless disappointed Subject greatly,as he greatly admired him, despite the fact that Subiect's fathersdecision was responsible for the suicide of his mother, whom Subjectgreatly loved. Undersigned believes that Subject's anguish inmemories of his parents was genuine. Subject was a clever thoughprecocious child during his Lycée education, and frequently wasdismissed by school directors who did not appreciate his temperamentalthough erratically brilliant performance. Subject, during this stageof development, probably tried as hard as ever in his life to conformto the rules of society, which during that stage of French nationaleducation practices, would probably seem quite strict by Americanmiddle school practices. Subject greatly desired academic/professionalrecognition in imitation of his father. These feelings were especiallyfrustrating because of his quick mind and seeming natural ability formechanical and electrical theory and principals. I do not believe heever has learned to consider conventions of living anything more thana tiresome game to be played when there is no alternative. Subject'squick mind, and early appreciation, recognition and adaptance ofguile did much to ensure the necessary understanding of French culturefor moderate success in that country. Subject who is an unusuallooking man even by French standards, has no trouble in identifyingwith the under-privileged elements of French society. Subject istemporally bald, hooked nose, short, slender, bandy legged, wiry,and of dark complexion but possessed of a dry, caustic wit eager tolaugh and contribute in the Caucasian spirit of comarderie to thosewhom he considers worthy of friendship. Subject, however, makes realfriends cautiously, and has conciously established for himselfpersonality assessment criteria that would do justice to many success-ful senior FI or CE C/O agent handlers.B. World War II offered Subject the welcomed opportunity toshow his ability and ingenuity by engaging in black market affairs inluxury items and travel documents in German-occupied France. Subjectwould wistfully recount stories of his escapades during that period,which, after really getting to know Subject, seemed to be entirelymossible. Subiect admired the Germans as "worthy apponents",particularly their efficiency and ability to act decisively whether theproblem be tactical or strategic. An extended period of Germanencarceration (until war's end) did nothing to alter his opinion.Wars' end left Subject bored and unfulfilled, The excitement and thrillof "the game" were gone and Subject's unsettled, numb confusion wasfor quite another reason than most of Europes milling thousands ofdisplaced and shattered families. Therefore, it was not long beforeSubject and a close friend from his black market days decided on adaring daylight bank robbery in one of the suburban centers of France.Subject contends he planned the robbery from start to finish, andneeded only someone to help. Subject and his accomplice carefully.cased a bank, stole a heavy truck and during the height of the businessday backed the truck full speed in reverse through the large streetlevel plate glass window. Subject said he hopped out of the truck with