</s>104-10222-10000 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET Official Personnel Folder RINGCE WILLIAM Y. T. TANLEY SECRET

Summary  
The documents contain administrative records, personnel evaluations, and employment histories related to William V. Broe’s career with U.S. government agencies, primarily the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Department of State, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). These records span from 1940 to 1973 and detail his roles as an intelligence officer, administrative trainee, inspector general, and chief of station in Tokyo, Japan. They include security clearance applications, personnel transfers, salary adjustments, medical evaluations, and performance reviews. References to "Cant Centre Murder" and other fragmented or corrupted entries appear alongside administrative details such as pay changes, promotions, and reassignments. No content directly pertains to John F. Kennedy, the assassination, or related investigations.  

Key People  
- **William V. Broe**: Central figure in the records, served as CIA employee, inspector general, and chief of station in Tokyo (1963–1968).  
- **William Vincent Broo**: Mentioned in personnel evaluations and training records; possibly a variant spelling or related individual.  
- **John Edgar Hoover**: FBI Director referenced in security clearance interactions with Broe.  
- **Harold Ballou**: FBI official involved in clearance processes.  
- **Cord Meyer, Jr.**: Assistant Deputy Director for Plans at CIA, reviewed Broe’s performance evaluations.  
- **Thomas H. Karamessines**: Deputy Director for Plans, evaluated Broe’s operational responsibilities.  
- **Donald P. Chamberlain**: Approving official for security clearance approvals.  
- **Richard Holme**: Director of Personnel at CIA.  
- **Harry B. Fisher**: Director of Personnel at CIA, involved in retirement planning.  

Key Locations  
- **Washington, D.C.**: Headquarters for CIA, FBI, and Department of State administrative functions.  
- **Tokyo, Japan**: Broe’s assigned station as Chief of Station (1963–1968).  
- **Yokosuka, Japan**: Mentioned in personnel records and operational contexts.  
- **Manila, Philippines**: Reference to assignments or diplomatic interactions.  
- **Kensington, Maryland**; **Amesbury, Massachusetts**: Addresses associated with Broe’s personal records.  
- **Panama City**, **San Salvador**, **Guatemala City**, **London**: Locations tied to overseas assignments and evaluations.  

Key Events  
- **Voluntary retirement from CIA (20 June 1973)** after 39 years of service.  
- **Appointment as Inspector General (1972)**, overseeing internal audits and personnel oversight.  
- **Security clearance approvals** (e.g., July 1973) and revocations under CL Regulation 90-500.  
- **Promotions and role transitions**: From intelligence officer to administrative trainee, then inspector general.  
- **Medical evaluations** for pre-employment screenings, overseas assignments, and fitness assessments (1965–1968).  
- **Personnel transfers** between agencies, including FBI, CIA, and Department of State.  
- **Training course participation** (e.g., 1953) and efficiency ratings spanning 1940–1973.  
- **Overseas assignments**: TDY to Panama, London, Mexico, and other locations.  
- **Fragmented or corrupted entries**: References to "Cant Centre Murder," illegible sections, and incomplete forms.  

Key Organizations  
- **Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)**: Primary employer; involved in clearance processes, operational roles, and personnel management.  
- **Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)**: Interacted with Broe on security clearance matters.  
- **U.S. Department of State**: Mentioned in diplomatic correspondence and personnel evaluations.  
- **Office of Personnel**: Handled administrative actions, including life insurance elections and statistical reporting.  
- **Security Division** (Director of Communications Security): Managed cryptographic clearances and debriefing statements.  
- **Inspector General office**: Oversaw internal audits and compliance reviews.  
- **Retirement Operations Branch, Office of Personnel**: Administered retirement procedures for federal employees.  

Note: References to "Cant Centre Murder" and other fragmented entries are included as per the documents but lack contextual clarity or direct relevance to JFK-related events. All SSNs and personal identifiers have been redacted or omitted where applicable.

JFK Declassified Files

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