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 waterfoul 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]
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