12 February 1959

MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence
VIA: Deputy Director (Plans)
SUBJECT: Appointment of Mr. James A. Noel, Chief of Station, Havana, Cuba

1. The appointment of Mr. Noel as Chief of Station, Havana, Cuba, effective on or about 1 September 1959, is recommended. Mr. Noel would replace Mr. William B. Caldwell whose reassignment to another field station is under active consideration.

2. Mr. Noel has been an employee of the Agency since 15 August 1949, and is presently assigned as Chief of Branch IV, WH Division, Headquarters, GS-15. A biographic data sheet, including information regarding his Agency experience and training, is attached.

J.C. King
Chief
Western Hemisphere Division

1 Attachment
Biographic information

APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
Mr. Noel has been interviewed by the Chief of Operations, and by myself, and we are satisfied that he is qualified for this assignment.

[Signature]
Deputy Director (Plans)
(Date)

The recommendation in paragraph 1 is APPROVED:

[Signature]
Director of Central Intelligence
10 MAR 1959
(Date)