Background

Bannister, Harry Ray was born on April 30, 1894 in New York City. Son of John and Ella (Brown) Bannister.

Education

Private tutors.

Career

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.

Achievements

• Harry Ray Bannister has been listed as a noteworthy broadcasting executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with 41st Division, Infantry, United States Army, World War I. Member National Association Broadcasters (directory).

Connections

Married Gertrude Keating, April. Children: Mary Ellen Francis, Patricia Wilhelm.