Mr. Ely. Do you know whether Oswald had any knowledge of languages other than Russian and English?
Mr. Donovan. No, I do not. I recall that we had occasion to speak Spanish on the radio, because ham operators from Mexico were forever cutting in. He may have known a few words. But he did not—I don't believe he had a command of Spanish.
Mr. Ely. You have no recollection of his speaking or understanding German at all?
Mr. Donovan. I have no recollection.
Mr. Ely. Did he ever speak to you about his plans for after he got out of the Marine Corps?
Mr. Donovan. No, I cannot say that he did.
Mr. Ely. Did he ever express to you an interest in attending school anywhere?
Mr. Donovan. Yes, now that you mention it; I think he did mention that he intended to pursue school. And, in fact, it was standard for all officers to encourage any enlisted man to attend school. He certainly had the ability, if he had wanted to do it.
There was another boy named Sergeant Park, from Washington, who, I believe, lived in his same quonset hut, who definitely intended to attend school. I have given this gentleman's name to both the FBI and the Secret Service.
Mr. Ely. Did Oswald ever mention to you that he would like to attend school in any foreign country?