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Walter W. Bacon


 

Walter Wolfkiel Bacon (18791962) was an American accountant and politician from Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. He was a member of the Republican Party who served as Mayor of Wilmington and Governor of Delaware.

Professional Career

Bacon was an accountant with U.S. Steel in Chester and Philadelphia and then with Repauno. Upon Repauno's acquisition by the DuPont Company, he moved to the General Motors Division in Michigan where he was Treasurer with the Buick Motor Company from 1918 until 1930. Retiring early, he returned to Wilmington and entered politics.

Related Topics:
U.S. Steel - DuPont Company - General Motors - Buick Motor Company - Wilmington

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