Background
Harris, William Cecil was born on December 3, 1913 in Manchester, Lancs., England. Emigrated to the United States, 1954, naturalized, 1960. Son of Richard C. and Florence (Fisher) Harris.
Harris, William Cecil was born on December 3, 1913 in Manchester, Lancs., England. Emigrated to the United States, 1954, naturalized, 1960. Son of Richard C. and Florence (Fisher) Harris.
Matriculation, William Hulmes School.
Chairman, president, Phoenix of New York, New York City, 1960-1965; chief executive, Phoenix Group, London, 1969-1979; deputy chairman, Phoenix Group, London, 1979-1984; consultant, Harris International Insurance Services, 1984-1992. President Chartered Insurance Institute, London, 1972-1973. Master Worshipful Company ofInsurers, London, 1979.
Served to lieutenant Royal Air Force, 1940-1945. Fellow Royal Society Arts, Chartered Insurance Institute (president 1972-1973), British Insurance Association (chairman 1976-1977) Clubs: Pilgrims, City of London.
Married Florence Annie Tidswell, March 21, 1940. 1 child, Timothy John.