Background
Belmont, August was born on December 30, 1908 in New York City.
Belmont, August was born on December 30, 1908 in New York City.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard University, 1931.
With, Bonbright & Company, Inc. (investment bankers), New York City, 1932-1942;
vice-president, director, Bonbright & Company, Inc. (investment bankers), 1942-1946;
vice president, Dillon, Read & Company Inc., 1946-1962;
president, Dillon, Read & Company Inc., 1962-1970;
chairman, Dillon, Read & Company Inc., 1971-1973.
President Nassau Associates, Inc., 1958-1970, chairman, 1971-1973. Past director The Ryland Group, Texas Gas Transmission Corporation, American Viscose Corporation, United States & Foreign Securities Corporation, Rouse Company, American Kennel Club (chairman 1977-1979), Cameron Iron Works, Inc., Chemistrand Corporation, Congoleum Nairn Company, Great American Insurance Company. Special assistant to under secretary Navy, 1940.
Honorary trustee Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, American Museum Natural History. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Served under Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet.
Member of Links (New York City). Jockey (steward 1978-1995, chairman 1982-1983).
Son of August and Alice Wall (de Goicouria) B., Junior. Married Elizabeth Lee Saltonstall, June 16, 1931. Children: Alice Lee, August, John Saltonstall, Priscilla.
Married Louise Vietor Winston, February 8, 1946.