Background
Bannister, Harry Ray was born on April 30, 1894 in New York City. Son of John and Ella (Brown) Bannister.
Bannister, Harry Ray was born on April 30, 1894 in New York City. Son of John and Ella (Brown) Bannister.
Private tutors.
District manager American Druggists Syndicate, 1920-1925, Éleuthère Irénée duPont de Nemours, 1925-1929. Salesman Radio Station WJR, 1929-1930. Salesman Radio Station WWJ, 1931-1933, sales manager, 1934-1940, general manager, 1940-1952.
Vice president National Broadcasting Company, since 1952.
Served with 41st Division, Infantry, United States Army, World War I. Member National Association Broadcasters (directory).
Married Gertrude Keating, April. Children: Mary Ellen Francis, Patricia Wilhelm.