Walter C. Peacock

Walter Clarence Peacock (February 8, 1878 - September 9, 1946), was a Chicago businessman best known as the president of C. D. Peacock Jewelry Company, which was established by his father in 1837.[1] Peacock was also a well known sportsman, particularly as a trap shooter; he won several national championships in this sport.[2] He graduated from the University of Chicago.[3]

Sporting

Peacock was one of the founding members of the Lincoln Park Gun Club in Chicago.[4] In 1931, he appeared in a live debate on WGN radio with the Chicago Tribune's outdoor editor, Bob Becker, covering perceived decreases in local waterfowl populations.[5] In 1940, he began a movement to form the Civilian's Defense Reserve, a patriotic organization of armed civilians who would cooperate with the U.S. Army during times of need.[6] He believed that the estimated 7 million trapshooters, hunters, and gun club members could help provide a third line of national defense. Peacock was also a previous Illinois Racing Commissioner and a member of the South Shore Country Club.[3]

References
  1. Page, Eleanor (January 1, 1965). "Cupid Fires Early in New Year". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  2. "Peacock Wins Western Trap Shooting Title". Chicago Tribune. May 30, 1927. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  3. "W. C. PEACOCK, JEWELRY FIRM HEAD, DIES AT 68". Chicago Tribune. September 10, 1946.
  4. Recktenwald, William (February 11, 1991). "Lakefront Gun Club Finds Itself The Target". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  5. "W. C. Peacock to Debate Becker on Waterfowl". Chicago Tribune. December 27, 1931. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  6. Becker, Bob (May 18, 1940). "Enroll Marksmen for Defense". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
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