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# SECRET10 September 1951MEMORANDUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NSCSUBJECT: Request for Appointment, Birch D. O’NEALIt is requested that the Overseas Spettons, Personnel Divi. ion Covert, take the necessary steps to obtain a Foreign Service appointment for the following employee:a. Name: Birch D. O’NEALb. Station of Assignments: Guatemala City, Guatemalac. Foreign Service title requested: First Secretaryd. Employee is a replacement for Collins D. Wixon, who held the title of Attache at Guatemala City, Guatemala.e. Availability date for departure: 15 October 1951The Guatemala City station has been without a Chief for six months. The appointment being requested will to strengthen the power of our representative.![signature]Attachment: None (0)SECRETX.
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DRAFTPROPOSED BIOGRAPHYO'NEAL, Birch Dilworth.-b. Bainbridge, Ga., June 1, 1913;U. of Ga., A.B. 1935; J. of Ga., Law Sch., LL.B. 1937; atty. pvt.prac., 1937-38; atty., Dept. of Justice, 1938-42; to the Dept. ofState, att., Mexico City, D. F. and Bogota, Colombia, 1942-45;atty., self 1946-47; to the Dept. of State, att., Caracas, 1947-49;Legal officer, Dept. of Defense 1949-51; married.
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SECRET6 August 1951MEMORANDUM:TO: Chief, Administrative StaffSUBJECT: Reclassification of Chief of Station Slot in Guatemala City1. It is requested that the chief of station's slot in Guatemala City, Guatemala be reclassified from GS-13 to GS-14.2. The Western Hemisphere Division has been advised by the Department of State that Guatemala is to receive priority attention from this Division.3. Accordingly, WHQ desires to have its station in Guatemala City headed by a high-caliber individual in order that our program for that country be implemented as soon as possible.4. Mr. Birch D. O'Neal, GS-11, will be processed as Chief of Station for Guatemala City. It would be of great assistance to this Division if the reclassification of the slot could be effected as soon as possible.[signature]Approved- Austin J. ThomonAsst. Chief Class & wage4 Sept 51Orig. in wageclass. sir.SECRET[signature]
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STANDARD FORM NO. 65# Office Memorandum • UNITED STATES GOVERNMENTTO: Assistant Director/Special Operations DATE: 13 February 1951FROM: Security OfficerSUBJECT: O'NEAL, Birch D.Reference to your memorandum concerning return to duty of Subject sometime prior to 1 December 1951, this office will endeavor to comply with your proposals. I might say that Mr. O'Neal has done a superior job as Alien Affairs Officer for the Agency. There has been some thought given to transferring the Alien Affairs Branch from I&S to the immediate office of Mr. Dulles, and it is impossible to give a positive guarantee of his availability, which in that case would be dependent upon Mr. Dulles' decision.I feel, however, that OSO could at least tentatively plan along the line of your proposal. The cooperation of the ADSO and Chief, FDT, in making Mr. O'Neal available has been sincerely appreciated.![signature of Sheffield Edwards]SHEFFIELD EDWARDSColonel, GSC
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## PERSONNEL CTION REQUESTNAMEO'NEAL, Birch D.NATURE OF ACTIONPromotionREQUESTED EFFECTIVE CATEASAP 9-17-50WHEN LEAVING (VOJCHERLD)LAST WORKING DAY:EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE:TITLEIntelligence Officer(Chief, Alien Affairs)g-13FROMIntelligence Officer(Chief, Alien Affairs)GS-14GRADE AND SALARYGS-13 --$7800.00 p.a. (130)GS-14 -- $8800.00 p.a.OFFICEInspection & Security StaffInspection & Security StaffDIVISIONSecurity Control StaffSecurity Control StaffBRANC AND SECTIONAlien Affairs BranchAlien Affairs BranchOFFICIAL STATIONWashington, D. C,Washington, D. C.DEPARTMENTAL[X]FIELDDEPARTMENTAL[X]FIELD130REMARKS:The requirements of Administrative Instruction 20-1 dated 9 December 1949 have been met.RECOMMENDED:25 August 1950DATECHIEF, INSPECTION & SECURITY STAFFSIGNATURE OF OFFICE CHIEF, DIVISION CHIEF OR ADM. OFFICERFOR USE OF PERSONNEL ONLYPLACEMENTDATE QUALIFICATIONS APPROVED9-5-50TRANSACTIONS AND RECORDSCLEARANCE REQUESTEDDATETYPECLEARANCE APPROVEDDATEAPPROPRIATION:2115900ALLOTMENT:161-101CSC AUTHORITY:Sch A-6.116(4)DATE SIGNATURE SIGNATUREDATE9-18-50SIGNATURECLASSIFICATIONBUREAU NO.5625NEWC.S.C. NO.VICEI.A.DATE APPROVED6-9-50REALPERSONNEL RELATIONSDATESIGNATUREAPPROVALSDATESUBJECT TO SECURITY CLEARANCESIGNAFORE OF EXECUTIVEDATESIGNATUREEFFECTIVE DATEDATESIGNATURE OF DIVISICA CHIEFFORM NO.NOV 1989 97-9
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# PERSONNEL ACTION REQUESTNAMEO'NEAL, Birch D.Sec. 4-30-50REQUESTED EFFECTIVE DATE17 April-1950WHEN LEAVING (JOIN HERE)6/11/50NATURE OF ACTIONTransferst-RassignmeFROMIntelligence officer (Chief)TOINTELLIGENCE OFFICER(Chief, Alien Affairs) GS-13GRADE AND SALARYMS 13 780000 perannum GS-13$ 7800.00 p.a.OFFICE050Inspection and Security StaffBRANCHFBTAlien AffairsDIVISION AND ACTIONEast Coast BranchSecurity Control StaffOFFICIAL STATIONWash. D.CWashington, D. C.DEPARTMENTALFIELD 130REMARKS:Revieweddent 6/13/50RECOMMENDED:12 April 1950DATECol. Sheffield Edwards, Chief, I & S StaffSIGNATURE OF OFFICE CHIEF, ASST. CHIEF OR ADM. OFFICERFOR PERSONNEL OFFICE USE ONLYPLACEMENTDATE QUALIFICATIONS APPROVEDRHuga 6-18-50TRANS, ACTIONS AND RECORDSAPPROPRIATION: 2105900ALLOTMENT: 160-101CLEARANCE REQUESTEDCLEARANCE APPROVEDDATETYPEDATETYPESchedule A-6.116 (b)DATE SIGNATUREDATESIGNATURE6/19/50 mpittsCLASSIFICATIONPERSONNEL RELATIONSBUREAU NO.C.S.C. NO.DATE APPROVEDDATESIGNATURE56266/9/50APPROVALSSUBJECT TO SECURITY CLEARANCENEWVICEI.A.DATESIGNATURE OF EXECUTIVEW. J. KellyLindsay 6.20DATESIGNATUREEFFECTIVE DATEDATESIGNATURE OF PERSONNEL OFFICER4/9/50Ro DgeFORM NO. 37-3JUL 1949
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19 April 1950TO: Violet Pitts, Personnel Div, North BuildingFROM: H. E. Eisener, Employees Div, "L" BuildingSUBJECT: Transmittal of 37-2 and Personnel FolderTransmitted herewith is the personnel folder of Mr. Birch D. O'Neal.Attached if a 37-2 from 143 placing Mr. O'Neal in one of their slots, the T/0 of which Employees Division does not carry.
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SECRET CONFIDENTIAL RESTRICTED# ENTRANCE ON DUTY RECORDDATE21 Larch 1950TO:BUILDING ROOMOSO, FDTLFROM:END DATEPERSONNEL OFFICER20 March 1950NAME OF EMPLOYEEO'Neal, Birch D.POSITION TITLEGRADE SALARYIntell. OfficerG-13 $7800.00PAYROLLDUTY STATIONVoucheredWashington, D. C.DATE SECURITY CLEAREDDATE OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTEREDConcurrence 10 March 195020 March 1950DATE PERMANENT IDENTIFICATION REQUESTEDDATE FINGERPRINTEDN. A.N. A.DATE BRIEFED BY SECURITYDATE OF PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONN. A.N. A.DATE 24 MONTH AGREEMENT SIGNEDEMPLOYEE'S EMERGENCY ADDRESSMrs. Birch D. O'Neal4703 Crescent N. W.Washington, D. C. OL. 0821EMPLOYEE'S LOCAL ADDRESSSame as aboveREMARKS:Subject transferred from Unvouchered to Vouchered Funds.> [Figure: Stamped POSTED mark with date 21 Mar 50.]SIGNATURE OF PERSONNEL OFFICERR.J. Haskins L. RR.FORM NO. 37-75 RESTRICTED CONFIDENTIAL SECRETDEC 1949
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# PERSONAL STATUS REPORTfileFULL NAMEMR.MRS.MISSFIRSTBIRCHMIDDLEDILWORTHLASTO'NEALDATE21 March 1950HOME ADDRESSSTREET AND NUMBER4703 CRESCENT ST.N.W. CITYWASHINGTONSTATED.C.COUNTRYUSATELEPHONEOL-0821PRESENT ASSIGNMENTDIVISIONOSCBRANCHFDTOFFICEEAST COASTMARITAL STATUSNAME OF SPOUSEFIRSTFRANCESMIDDLE (OR MAIDEN)PAULYLASTO'NEALADDRESSSTREET AND NUMBER4703 CRESCENT STN.W. CITYWASHINGTONSTATED.C.COUNTRYUSADATE OF BIRTHAPRIL 30 1920PLACE OF BIRTH CITYGLEN POOLSTATEOKLA.COUNTRYUSACITIZENSHIPUSANAME OF FATHER-IN-LAWFIRSTFRANKMIDDLEROBERTLASTPAULYLIVINGPRESENT ORLAST ADDRESSSTREET AND NUMBER220 EAST 27TH PLACECITYTULSASTATEOKLACOUNTRYUSADECEASEDDATE OF BIRTH2/4/92PLACE OF BIRTH CITYEDMONDSTATEOKLACOUNTRYUSACITIZENSHIPUSA.NAME OF MOTHER-IN-LAWFIRSTGRACEMAIDENMERCHANTLASTPAULYLIVINGPRESENT ORLAST ADDRESSSTREET AND NUMBER220 EAST 27TH PLACECITYTULSASTATEOKLA.COUNTRYUSA.DECEASEDDATE OF BIRTH8/4/91PLACE OF BIRTH CITYLAFAYETTESTATEIND.COUNTRYUSACITIZENSHIPUSA.EMERGENCY ADDRESSEENAMEFIRSTMRS.MIDDLEBIRCH D.LASTO'NEALTELEPHONEOL-0821ADDRESSSTREET AND NUMBER4703 CRESCENT ST. N.W.CITYWASHINGTONSTATED.C.COUNTRYUSASIGNATURE OF SUPERVISOR![signature of supervisor]SIGNATURE OF EMPLOYEE![signature of employee]FORM NO. 30-17APR 1947(687)
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# PERSONNEL ACTION REQUESTNAME:OLJEAL, Dirou D.NATURE OF ACTION:*Appointment*FROM:REGISTER NUMBER: 709REQUEST EFFECTIVE DATE:20 march 1950LAST DAY (WHEN LEAVING, OR OCHERED)LAST WORKING DAY:EMPLOYEE'S SIGNATURE: #2072TITLE:Intelligence Officer (Chief) GS-13GRADE AND SALARY: $7000.00OFFICE: OSOBRANCH: FDTDIVISION AND SECTION: East Coast BranchOFFICIAL STATION: Washington, de GeDEPARTMENTAL: FIELDDEPARTMENTAL: FIELDREMARKS: 13)S-1 Please transfer leave from UV funds.Security concurrence requested 7 March 1950Previously employed with the Executive Department of the Government as GS-13, #80008 per annum.RECOMMENDED:6 March 1950SIGNATURE OF OFFICE CHIFF, BRANCH CHIEF OR ADM. OFFICERFOR PERSONNEL OFFICE USE ONLYPLACEMENTTRANSACTIONS AND RECORDS:DATE QUALIFICATIONS APPROVED:2. E. Clinacali 19 March 50CLEARANCE REQUESTED CLEARANCE APPROVEDAPPROPRIATION: 210590ALLOTMENT: 830-106,CSC Authority: Schar. 6.440DATE SIGNATURE3-16-50 K. a. gun.DATE SIGNATURE DATE TYPE TYPEPERSONNEL RELATIONS:CLASSIFICATION SIGNATUREBUREAU NO.C.S.C. NO.DATE APPROVED: 10/10/47485 441NEW VICE I.A. HEALAPPROVALS SUBJECT TO SECURITY CLEARANCEDATE SIGNATURE OF EXECUTIVESIGNATURE:EFFECTIVE DATE:DATE SIGNATURE OF PERSONNEL OFFICER14/7/49FORM NO. 37-3JUL 1949
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UNCLASSIFIEDCONTROL885UNCLASSIFIED * NO STENCIL * NO DISTRIBUTIONAMEMBASSY,March 9, 1950CARACAS. A-66The assignment of Attache Birch D. O'Neal,CV-1003, to your Mission has been cancelled.PER/IFF/ILE:mb3-7-50UNCLASSIFIED
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SECRETMEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATEATTENTION: Mr. B. Park Armstrong, Jr.Subject : Cancellation of Foreign Service Title of Attaché at Caracas for Mr. Birch D. O'Neal1. This is to advise you that Mr. Birch D. O'Neal, CIA representative who has been serving at Caracas, Venezuela with the Foreign Service title of attaché, has returned to the United States. It is requested, therefore, that his foreign Service title be cancelled.ROBERT A. SCHOWAssistant DirectorAttachment: Diplomatic Passports No. 210 and No. 211POSTEDSECRET
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VIA: Air or SeaCONFIDENTIALDATE 29 November 1949TO: Chief, Foreign DivisionFROM: Chief of Station, CaracasSUBJECT: General AdministrativeSpecific: Vincent S. Ogden1.  With reference to the above employee, you are advised that his present travel plans on permanent change of station to Washington, D.C., are as follows:13 December 1949 Depart Caracas, Venezuela, via AlcoaSteamship Line19 " " Arrive Mobile, Alabama, at 7 a.m.19 " " Depart Mobile via air at 10:30 a.m.19 " " Arrive Tulsa, OklahomaIn Tulsa he can be contacted by letter or telegram directed to him at 220 East 27th Place. He expects to obtain an automobile in Tulsa and proceed to his home address via car on or about 10 January 1950. He can be reached through his home address until approximately 17 February, at which time he expects to depart by car for Washington, D.C., and report for duty 20 February 1950.2.  This proposed schedule of travel is in line with approved sixty days' calendar leave plus travel time.VBO:JIHVincent S. OgdenCONFIDENTIAL
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PERSONNEL REPORT ON REPRESENTATIVES OFOTHER DEPARTMENTS ABROADName of officer Birch D. O'NealTitle AttachéPost American Embassy, CaracasMr. O'Neal has done extremely satisfactory work since he has been here and I wish to reiterate the satisfaction shown respecting him in Mexico City by stating that I am very happy that he is not to be transferred but is to remain another year in Caracas.He has been exceptionally helpful to the Embassy, and his level head and good sense have been of extreme usefulness.Both he and his wife are extremely well liked by their colleagues in the Embassy and by the Venezuelan and American Communities.
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CONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL26 January 1949MEMORANDUMTO: Deputy Budget OfficerFROM: Deputy Personnel OfficerSUBJECT: Foreign Post Differential1. In accordance with Part 325, Sub-Chapter B, Chapter III, Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations,Birch D. O'Neal is eligible to receive foreign post differential pay as prescribed by regulations.![signature]George E. WilsonDeputy Personnel OfficerCONFIDENTIALCONFIDENTIAL
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SECRETCARACASSPECIAL OPERATIONSCOPS 1ADSO 2-3, FBT 4-5, PERS 6ROUTINE13 MAY 49OUT 81388WASH 3578TO: CARA CITE: WASHFRE: CARA 546 (IN 31421) AND CARA 547 (IN 31483)EYES ALONE - VINCENT B. OGDEN1. GAGE NOT CONSIDERED SUITABLE TO ACT AS STATION CHIFF FOR PROLONGED PERIOD.2. TIME WILL NOT PERMIT OODEN TAKING HOME LEAVE IN ADDITION TO NECESSARY 30 DAYS TDY HERE PRIOR TO GAGE'S DEFARTURE.3. FOR THESE REASONS DESIRE OGDEN POSTPONE HOMELEAVE UNTIL AFTER CRIMMINS HAS BECOME WELL INDOCTRINATED.W.O. THARP RSW JSR DDEB M. M. WHEELER01192 14 MAY 49
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ADDRESS OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS TOTHE SECRETARY OF STATEWASHINGTON 25, D. C.DEPARTMENT OF STATEWASHINGTONIn reply refer toFC - LENMay 17, 1948SECRETTo: Donald H. Galloway, Esquire,Assistant Director,Central Intelligence Agency.From: Jack D. Neal,Chief, Division ofForeign Activity Correlation.Reference is made to your memorandum dated May 7, 1948 regarding Mr. Birch D. O'Neal.The Embassy at Caracas has been notified by telegram May 14, 1948 that Mr. O'Neal's travel from Caracas to Habana and return for conference approximately May 19, 1948 is authorized by travel order No. 8-9649, May 4, 1948, chargeable allotment Z-137235.RECORDS 111 IS 18SECRET
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SECRETMAY 7 1948MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF STATEATTENTION: Mr. Jack D. NealSubject : Clearance for Travel for Mr. Birch D. O'Neal1. This memorandum is to confirm the telephone conversation between Mr. Neal's office and Mr. Green's office on 4 May 1948 at which time verbal clearance was obtained for Mr. Birch D. O'Neal, presently serving as Attache' of the American Embassy at Caracas, Venezuela, to proceed to Habana, Cuba for conference purposes.2. Mr. O'Neal will arrive in Habana on or about 19 May 1948 and will return to his post at Caracas upon completion of the conference in Habana.ALAN R. MCCRACKENActing Assistant Director0.2.0MAY 11 20SECRET
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23 January, 1948MEMORANDUMTO: Chief Personnel Division, 030via Executive Secretary for Information ofAssistant Director, Special OperationsFROM: Acting Chief, FBTSUBJECT: Recognition of Service - Birch D. O'Neal1. In compliance with S.O. Circular No. 46,   Recognition of Service, the following information is   submitted for your observation and for inclusion in   the personnel file of Mr. Birch D. O'Neal.2. A State Department dispatch, dated   11 December, 1947, from Walter J. Donnelly, American   Ambassador, Caracas, Venezuela to the Secretary of   State, read as follows:"I have the honor to forward herewiththree photostatic copies of a memorandum preparedby a controlled American source entitled "TheCommunist Movement in Venezuela.""I consider this memorandum anexcellent piece of work which is particularlyuseful in that it brings together in a brief scopethe essential facts regarding the development ofCommunism in this country and gives the names ofthe principal Communist leaders. Attention isinvited especially to page 7 of the memorandum whichgives the campaign platform that the Communist Partyis using in the election scheduled to be held December14, 1947."3. Mr. Birch D. O'Neal, chief of FBT's   station in Caracas, prepared the memorandum   mentioned in Ambassador Donnelly's dispatch.John A. ClevelandActing Chief, FBT
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NOTE TO FILES:10 March 1947The following officials are approved for the Group II classification for overseas quarters, under provisions of Bureau of the Budget Circular A-8, and CIO Administrative Order No. 31.William B. Caldwell CAF-12 Chief of Station, Santiago, ChileRobart Spalding CAP-2 Chief of Station, Lima, PeruJustin O'Donnell CAF-12 Chief of Station, La Paz, BoliviaAlbert R. Haney CAF-12 Chief of Station, Quito, Ecuador✓Birch D. O'Neal CAP-12 Chief of Station, Caracas, VenezuelaWED
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SECRET5 March 1947ADDENDUM TO TRANSFER LETTER DATED 25 FEBRUARY 1947TO: Birch D. O'Neal1.  Authorization is granted for the crating and shipping of your personal car at the expense of this organization in accordance with an agreement dated 25 February 1947. The weight of such automobile will not be deductable from the total weight allowed for personal and household effects.![Signature of Ronald H. Galloway](Approving Officer)SECRET
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SECRET3 March 1947MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTOR, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCESUBJECT: CIG Administrative Order No. 311. CIG Administrative Order No. 31, dated October 31, 1946, makes provision for Group II classification for civilian employees who are Chiefs of Missions or principal officers directly subordinate to Washington, D.C. The Order specifies that these officials will fall in grader CAF-13 or P-6 or above, unless otherwise approved by the Director.2. I recommend the Group II classification for Ts. B. Caldwell, Hobart Spalding, Justin O'Donnell, Albert K. Haney, and Birch P. O'Neal, who will be Chiefs of their respective Stations and directly subordinate to Washington, but whose grades are below the CAF-13 or P-6 level.3. It is believed in each case that the fulfillment of the obligations at the Station concerned justifies the Group II classification. Therefore, there is attached a proposed letter of authorization for the Director's signature. The Director's approval of this proposed letter will permit the Special Funds Section to pay the Group II classification to the individuals concerned.4. It is recommended that the payment under the Group II classification be made effective as of the dates the individuals concerned assume the responsibility at the overseas post.cc: Registry - Admin. Bldg.Mr. DugranMr. FarrellSpecial FundsCentral Registry -2DONALD H. GALLOWAYAssistant DirectorSpecial OperationsSECRET
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# SECRET23 February 1917TRANSFER LETTER AUTHORIZING PERMANENT CHANGE OF OFFICIAL STATIONTo: Diro. F. O'Neal1. Pursuant to authority vested in me, the transfer of your official station from Washington, D.C. to Caracas, Venezuela is hereby ordered and approved.2. This change of official station is to be effected as soon as practicable and is to be effective upon arrival at your new post. The transfer is not for your convenience or benefit, or at your request, but in the best interests of the Government. The reimbursement of travel expenses is authorized. Per diem in lieu of subsistence is authorized, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of Administrative Order No. 48. Living and quarters allowances at the rates authorized by Budget Circular A-8 shall be paid, effective upon arrival.3. In accordance with the provisions of EO 9805, and subject to the availability of funds, the shipment at Government expense of your household goods and personal effects, including packing, crating, unpacking, uncrating, drayage, and temporary storage not to exceed 60 days, within the prescribed weight allowance, is authorized.4. Subject to the availability of funds, the movement of your immediate family at Government expense is authorized in accordance with regulations prescribed in EO 9905.(Signed) Donald A. Callaway(Approving Officer)SECRET
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22 February 1947MEMORANDUM FOR MR. FREDERICK B. LYONDIRECTOR, OFFICE OF CONTROLSDEPARTMENT OF STATESubject: Request for Foreign Service Title as Attache at Caracas for Mr. Birch D. O'NealEnclosure: Personal History Statement of Birch D. O'Neal1.  It is requested that the Department of State grant to Mr. Birch D. O'Neal the Foreign Service title of Attache of Embassy in Caracas. Venezuela.2.  Mr. O'Neal received his A.B. and LL.B. Degrees from the University of Georgia. He was a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation for nine years, with service in Latin America, and he practiced law one year. It is believed that he possesses the professional qualifications for the duties planned for him, and, in addition, has the representative qualifications expected of an American official serving abroad.3.  Mr. O'Neal will receive from C13 a basic salary of $5,005.00 per annum.4.  It is requested that a diplomatic passport be issued to Mr. O'Neal, in view of the fact that he will be the chief CIC representative in Caracas.5.  There is transmitted herewith a biographical sketch on Mr. O'Neal which sets forth in detail pertinent information on him and on his special qualifications for the duties it is intended that he perform at Caracas.FOR THE DIRECTOR OF CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE!DONALD F. GALLOWAYAssistant Director> Passport read at FC, State> on 4 March 1947.> > Notified FP-
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# SECRET28 FEB 1947MEMORANDUMTO: Chief, Special Funds SectionFROM: Director, CIOTHRU: ADSOSUBJECT: Group II Classification under Bureau of Budget Circular A-31. The following officials of the office of Special Operations are approved for the Group II classification for overseas quarters, under provisions of Bureau of the Budget Circular A-3, and CIO Administrative Order No. 31.William D. Caldwell CAF-12 Chief of Station, Santiago, ChileHobart Spalding CAF-12 Chief of Station, Lima, PeruJustin O'Donnell CAP-12 Chief of Station, La Paz, BoliviaAlbert R. Haney CAF-12 Chief of Station, Quito, EcuadorBirch D. O'Neal CAF-12 Chief of Station, Caracas, Venezuela2. This authorization will remain valid only so long as the above named individuals remain in their respective posts and directly subordinate to Washington, D. C.3. This authorization will be effective as of the date that the individual concerned assumes his duties at the overseas post.(CC: Registry - Admin. Bldg.Mr. DugganMr. TerrellSpecial FundsCentral Registry - 2HOYT S. VANDENBERGLieutenant General, USADirector, CIOSigned by Gen. V. 28 Feb. 1947SECRET
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SECRET20 February 1947THE CHIEF:TO: Control, Special OperationsFROM: R. G. LeddyActing Chief, FUTVIA: Chief, Special OperationsSUBJECT: Request for Designation of Birch D. O'Neal.1. Will you kindly request the State Department to designate Birch D. O'Neal as Attaché, American Embassy, Caracas, Venezuela.2. The Caracas office has not previously been in operation under CIC and will be opened upon the arrival of r. O'Neal. Intelligence work is, at the present time, being carried on in the Caracas Embassy by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, whose representative in that city carries the title of legal attaché.3. The FBI has approximately seven of its personnel stationed at this post.4. r. O'Neal served from January 1936 to May 1940 as a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In 1942 he spent six months in Ecuador, 1942-1943. He spent nine months in Colombia, and in 1942-1944 he spent sixteen months in Mexico. He was Civil Attaché in the American Embassy, Mexico City.5. r. O'Neal is now located in Washington where he is completing arrangements for the opening of the Caracas station.6. The designation has previously been refused him. Subject will perform the duties previously carried out by the Legal Attaché and will be the ranking representative of CIC, reporting directly to Washington.7. Subject's duties will be comparable to the present FBI representative, who is assigned as legal attaché to the Embassy.8. This designation does not involve a replacement or an increase in personnel but concerns the opening of a new CIC office.9. In order to enable subject to operate securely, it is believed essential that he be given diplomatic status and be issued a diplomatic passport in the capacity of attaché.SECRET