Kenneth W. Bilby
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Kenneth Bilby (L) in Israel, 1948
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| Born | (1918-10-07)October 7, 1918 |
| Died | August 1, 1997(1997-08-01) (aged 78)
Dallas, Texas, US
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| Education | University of Arizona |
| Occupation | Executive vice president |
| Employer | RCA |
| Known for | Legion of Honour |
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Kenneth Whipple Bilby (October 7, 1918 – August 1, 1997) was a recipient of the Legion of Honour, an executive vice president of RCA, and the author of The General, a book on David Sarnoff's role in the creation of RCA and television.[1]
He was born on October 7, 1918, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Ralph Willard Bilby and Marguerite Mansfield.[2] He had a brother, Richard Bilby, who became a judge on the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.
He joined the Army on October 15, 1941.[3] During World War II, he served with the 30th Infantry Division in France and Germany, and was awarded The Legion of Honor, the Bronze Star and the Silver Star. He became a lieutenant colonel. After the World War, he covered the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and authored the book: New Star in the Near East.[4]
He married Helen Owen Lehman in 1948.[5] When he retired from RCA he was appointed Executive in Residence at Harvard Business School.[4]
Former RCA executive Kenneth W. Bilby died Friday of leukemia at Zale Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas. Services for Mr. Bilby, 78, will be at 2 pm ...
Kenneth W. Bilby, an author and journalist, died of leukemia in Dallas yesterday. He was 78. Born in Tucson, Arizona, Mr. Bilby graduated from the University of Arizona.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lehman of 625 Park Avenue have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Helen Owen, to Kenneth W. Bilby of ...
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