Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107" Hote; . DATE: 11-14-2017 ; . VY NY 105-78512 SECRET Remarks: Born in Germany ; presently thought. of as "free Germany". This person is from Unit 3806. Subject advised .that these people were from the = same unit as himself and they often held meetings in which they discusée-:d people and their political outlook. Ss) | D. [Past Residences and Employments aes ‘ lof MARQUEZ ) | MARQUEZ admitted belonging to the Fuerzes Armada (Armed Forces), Reserva del Ejercito (Army Reserve), Joven. Comunista (Communist Youth), Comite: de Defensa (Defense Committee), Cuadro Sindical (Steel Union School). G) MARQUEZ claimed tytave resided “with his mother in then resided with his grandpother, TLEORTLAZPERE de Avil maruey vince, from 1950-to, 1952. resided with his father's sister, ELOIS MARQUEZ, “ Pinalito, Cerro Maestra, Oriente Province. toegl95 uy “tn that “ee year, he and his’ aunt moved to la Loma. egg te suburb of Las Minas de Charco Redondo, “Oriente Province. In April, 1958, MARQUEZ went to the mountains to join the CASTRO forces, and was trained at a school in Minas del Frio where he learned the’ alphabet and how to sign his name. In November, 1958, he left Mines del Frio and went to Jiguani, Oriente Province, on December 19, 1958, with the rebels where they remained until they left for Havana on January 1, 1959. They arrived in Havana on January &, 1959. From January 8, 1959 until May or June, 1960, he was a sergeant in the military police assigned to Army Headquarters located in Marianao, Havana, Cuba. At that time, MARQUEZ was transferred to the army barracks at La Piedra, San Cristobal, Pinar del Rio. After his arrest in connection with the sabotage of the army barracks at La Piedra and release, he was taken to Army Headquarters, Havana, where he was given a six month leave of absence from the army. He then left Havana and resided with an-uncle, name unknown, at Ciego de Avila, Camaguey. At the end of four months, he returned to Havana where he resided with his mother until the completion of his leave. He then returned to Army Headquarters, Havana, where they extended his leave for an indefinite period in January or February, 1961. He was also told to report to a reserve unit (S) scorer, AZ-BAGEH! | wa - 13 -. Docld: 32298535 Page i?
° . DATE: 11-14-2017 : Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 19927 (44 USC 2107 P NY 105-78512 . at Guanaboca, Havana, and remained with it until January or February, 1963. He was then attached to another infantry unit Located in Lauto, a suburb of Havana, until February, 1964. ; In that month, he was transferred to Unit 3806, which made up one-fourth of the 2350th Division where he held the rank of Lieutenant. This regiment was responsible for organization | and training of Communists in military tactics. MARQUEZ worked as a cook in the dining rooms under Plan Fidel until | 2:00 p.m. when he worked as a military instructor. From ! August 2 to December 14, 1965, he attended guerrilla warfare school. On December 28, 1965, he was transferred to the "SS Frucuba" where he remained until he "jumped ship" in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (8 ) Information Regarding coe NC G) Armaments “| Source felt that MARQUEZ's knowledge of armament. ° systems in Cuba appeared to be limited. MARQUEZ claimed that the most modern aireraft in Cuba is the MIG 21, but had no Knowledge of the quantity or other details concerning | this aircraft. He also spoke of a "cone" or nuclear "done" . planes: which supposedly has_a cone-shaped projectile held in place at the nose of the plane by springs. This projectile is supposedly fired by the pilot and is believed by MARQUEZ | to be capable of a nuclear strike. He first claimed to have seen this plane on January 2; 1955, end to have seen it in the air, but that it is based at San Antonio, Cuba. MARQUEZ - further claims that the Cuban Air Force also Ss an unknown ; number of both propeller=driven and jet-powem aircraft taken from the BATISTA Goverrment. He believes the Air Force numbers approximately 7000 to 8000 men. & MARQUEZ believed Cuba's navy to be small and poorly equipped, but he claims to only know that they have an unknown number of Chinese torpedo boats. These boats carry 20 millimeter machine guns in the bow, anti-aircraft cannon and torpedo tubes and are capable of speeds in excess of 30 I knots per hour. @ ) ; - 1 - a ee SECRET /0 5: [SAB5EI| Docld: 32298535 Page 16
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1997 (44 USC 2107 NoFe}. DATE :- 11-14-2017 ; i SECREi NY 105-78512 weet i ee ee tL Loe eee MARQUEZ claimed that the Cuban Army issue rifle ae is the Czechoslevakian R II atanaticrifle, but that the army _ eo is also equipped with the Russian Lenin 14, and a Chinese oe a automatic rifle. The army is also equipped with World War II Russian tanks and trucks. MARQUEZ claims that large militai” bases are located at San Cristobal, San Antonio, and Havan-, and that there are many radar stations located in the northern portion of the country. He also claims that there is a general knowledge in Cuba that a rocket base is located , approximately 20 kilometers distant from Redondo, Moron, . Camaguey. This base is reportedly manned by Russians and , | guarded by units of. the Cuban Army. MARQUEZ claimed this is not based on any evidence that he has seen. He also claims not to have any other knowledge regarding army systems except that he believes all the major cities eng the coastline are defended by anti-aircraft omplacements. (5) fe. [Activities Since Arrival in canada ](#>G) | Source stated that during his stay in Halifax, . MARQUEZ was employed by French Pastry Shop, Ltd. » 0551 Quinpool ot Road, and resided 1144 ar neton Street. (ES. of 2a that he received mail erom i 4 AdedpRdnpgamMiashd. are friends of MARQUEZ , tha » 1227.S8.U. w21Si_ Shree At aoe LOsdae who. are, S¥Ster and mother of ° his brother-in-law, JOSE FERNANDEZ. .@) a - source further advised that MARQUEZ seemed very ; 4 undecided during June or July; 1966, as to whetherhe would return to Cuba or remain in Canada. He appeared quite . \ worried regarding his wife who was ‘suffering from kidney oy trouble and in a Havana hospital. MARQUEZ also had written to and received instructions from the Cuban Consulate in Montreal, regarding the procedure required to return to Cuba.-. Source advised that the subject appeared worried regarding possible action the Cuban Government would take against him if he did. return to Cuba fs SECRET _— eZ, V 4. Ce « Qn Docld: 32298535 Page 19
Released under the John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 s uUsC 2107 Hote}. DATE :: 11-14-2017 — - . WET, SECKci | NY 105-78512 Source believed that MARQUEZ' education was very limited and his spelling and grammar were quite poor. MARQUEZ appeared to understand English much better than he spoke it. The source also felt that MARQUEZ gave an 1 impression that he Tiked to be the center of attraction and . is somewhat of a braggart. MARQUEZ was not toewell-liked by the other Cubans in Halifax and the source received information that he was disappointed that he had not a interviewed by the press upon his arrival in Canada. Gy on Source finally advised that MARQUEZ was believed to have illegally travelled to the United States in September, : 1966, and he had some indication that MARQUEZ had turned ' himself into t mmigration and Naturalization Service, New York City. >) Previously, on February 19, 1966, Mr, SA x Apartment, 3B, 3 East OOD aa Sc EE Cclssonl CNet Obes i; SST SOnDET CAT Ty Investigation (FBI) and advised the following: PIZARRO is a merchant seaman and recently returned from a cruise on the "SS Steel Admiral"; :while in Halifax, Nova scotia, Canada, he met ALCIDE LOYOLA MARQUEZ who had "jumped! ship from the "SS Fruit Cuba", on .which he had been a crewman. +). MARQUEZ advised PIZARRO that he had been trained in guerrilla warfare and had been placed on board the 4 "SS Fruit Cuba" to spy on the crew. His reason for "jumping" i ship was that he was tired of the CASTRO regime and that he was willing to relate to the appropriate authorities information poearding CASTRO's plans for instigating an insurrection in Peru.' >! PIZARRO was requested by MARQUEZ to contact a cousin of MARQUEZ now residing in New York City, ROLANDO OCAMPOS, address unknown,with telephone number WA 7- oole, MARQUEZ requested PIZARRO to contact his cousin and to request him to assist MARQUEZ in gaining entry into the | United States. OCAMPOS gould write his cousin through -Post | Office Box 129, Halifax, Nova Scotia...) - 16 - SECRET (ages! enc nT | Docld: 32298535 Page 270