2 Quotes & Sayings By H W Leggett
Walter E. Leggett was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on May 6, 1898. He attended the University of Oklahoma at Norman, graduating in 1920 with a B.S. degree in engineering
He served in the U.S. Army during World War I and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Field Artillery. Following his discharge he attended the University of Chicago where he earned his M.S.
degree in electrical engineering in 1923. Upon graduation he became an electrical engineer for Sperry Gyroscope Company and held several senior positions with that company for over 20 years before becoming President of Sperry Instruments Corporation in 1948. His business acumen, personal growth experience, and love of the outdoors made Mr.
Leggett an ideal choice to lead our Foundation on its journey of expansion and growth.