Victor William Kliesrath

Victor William Kliesrath (May 27, 1880 - December 21, 1939) was vice president of Bendix Corporation and the inventor of the Bragg-Kliesrath brake with Caleb Smith Bragg. In speedboat racing he won the APBA Challenge Cup race in Detroit in 1930 and 1931.[1]

Biography

He was born on May 27, 1880 to Jacob Kliesrath and Ida Baumbach. He died on December 21, 1939.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Victor Kliesrath, Bendix Official, 58; Vice President of Aviation Firm, Twice Winner of Gold Cup for Speedboats, Dies. Also Drove Racing Cars. Inventor of Booster Vacuum Brake Held Many Marine and Automotive Patents". New York Times. December 22, 1939. http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FA0E13F8355D10728DDDAB0A94DA415B898FF1D3. Retrieved 2011-04-23. "Victor W. Kliesrath, vice president of the Bendis Aviation Corporation of South Bend, Ind., and twice winner of the Gold Cup speedboat race ..."