</s>104-10059-10099- 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 (When Filled In) S-B-E-C-R-E.T-T 27 MAY 1966 MEMORANDUM FOR: DD/S-HB ATTENTION : Mr. Joseph E. Murphy, Jr. G G G L4 : FUGH, Robert West SUBJECT #789 656 1. Reference is made to your request dated 1 January 1966 where you requested a Cover Security Approval to permit Sub- jets use as First Officer in the Far East under Project HEDIKA/ JEGREED. 02 2. In accordance with the provisions set forth in Clandestine Services Instruction No. 10-5- and Clandestine Services Instruction - Filed No. 0-5, a Cover security Approval is granted for the use of the Subject as described in your request as set forth forth in paragraph 1, above. 3. Subjects of Cover Security Approvals are not to represent themselves as, not they are to be represented as, employees of CIA. h. Your attention is called to the fact that a Coversecurity Approval does not constitute complete compliance with the Provisions of CIA does not require complete compliance within the provisions date to change the status of use of this individual, a request for approval to cover any proposed change should be submitted to this office. 5. This approval becomes invalid in the event the Subject's services are not utilized within six months of the date of this memorandum. Victor R. White Deputy Director of Security LOSTONTO, CIA Bachman, USA Cn LOSTO, CA GROUP I S-E -B-C.R-C -R-B.T.T -T-E (When Pilled In] Excluded from automatic BESTIDY AFTER USE (dowgrading and decals- 4/4/1/4 satisfaction. MIDDIFFICHE REPRODUCTIONS

Summary:  
The documents detail a 1966-1968 CIA review of Robert West Fugh (also referred to as Robert West Pugh) for covert security approval under Project HEDIKAJEGREED, involving his potential use as a First Officer in the Far East. Fugh’s military record indicated he was deemed unfit for duty due to excessive drinking and retired from the Navy in 1964. His brother, Bartholomew (Bart) FUGH, was investigated by the FBI since 1941 for alleged Communist ties, with no evidence linking him to his sibling. A 1966 resignation letter confirms Fugh’s departure from BOLIKA, effective September 27, 1966, with final payment details provided. The documents include requests for operational approval, security checks, and classifications such as SECRET and TOP SECRET, with instructions for destruction after use.  

Key People:  
- Robert West Fugh (also referred to as Robert West Pugh)  
- Bartholomew "Bart" FUGH (brother of Robert West Fugh)  
- David R. Taylor (Director Personnel, BOLIKA)  
- Mr. R. H. Pugh (resignation recipient)  

Key Locations:  
- Taipei, Taiwan (address associated with Robert West Fugh)  
- Los Angeles, California (linked to Bartholomew FUGH’s activities)  
- Santa Rosa, California (Bank of America branch mentioned in resignation letter)  

Key Events:  
- 1964: Robert West Fugh retired from the Navy due to drinking issues.  
- 1941–1968: FBI investigations into Bartholomew FUGH’s alleged Communist affiliations.  
- September 27, 1966: Robert West Fugh resigned from BOLIKA.  
- 1966–1968: CIA security review and covert approval process for Project HEDIKAJEGREED.  

Key Organizations:  
- Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- BOLIKA (employer of Robert West Fugh)

JFK Declassified Files

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