Walter W. Bacon
Walter W. Bacon | |
|---|---|
| 60th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 21, 1941 – January 18, 1949 | |
| Lieutenant | Isaac J. MacCollum Elbert N. Carvel |
| Preceded by | Richard C. McMullen |
| Succeeded by | Elbert N. Carvel |
| Mayor of Wilmington | |
| In office January 19, 1936 – January 21, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | George Forrest |
| Succeeded by | Albert James |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 20, 1880 New Castle, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1962 (aged 82) Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mabel H. McDaniel |
| Alma mater | Beacom College |
| Profession | Accountant |
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Walter Wolfkiel Bacon (January 20, 1880 – March 18, 1962) was an American politician and accountant from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party who served three terms as Mayor of Wilmington and two terms as Governor of Delaware. He is the only mayor of a Delaware city to have been elected Governor of Delaware.