Background
Stratton, Lloyd was born on July 3, 1895 in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States. Son of Rosecrans and Minnie (Martin) Stratton.
Stratton, Lloyd was born on July 3, 1895 in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States. Son of Rosecrans and Minnie (Martin) Stratton.
Educated Winfield (Kansas) College of Music, Saint Johns College (Winfield), Kansas University.
Began as carrier boy on Winfield Courier, 1909, worked in mechanic and editorial departments, becoming managing editor and business manager and in 1919, editors Also staff correspondent for Wichita Eagle, Topeka Capital, Kansas City Star. Joined Associated Press in 1920, at first at Kansas City, then in bureaus at Oklahoma City, Lincoln, Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska and Chicago, in various positions to chief of bureau.
Transferred to New York City, 1925, and was successively feature editor, news editor, executive assistant.
Assistant general manager and secretary, 1925-1961. Managing director Associate Press, Limited, London, Associate Press, Berlin, 1931-1961.
War correspondent Europe, Asia, Africa, 1943-1944. Secretary Press Association, Incorporated., Wide World Photos, Louisiana Prensa Asociada, New York City News Association, Associated Press, Canada.
Served in the United States Army, West.W.I. Clubs: Scarsdale Golf (Scarsdale, New York).
Children: Ferol, Kent, Gae.