Statewide County HI Archives Biographies.....Damon, Cyril Francis January 14, 1893 - 
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Source: The Story of Hawaii and Its Builders. Published by Honolulu Star Bulletin, Ltd., Territory of Hawaii, 1925
Author: Edited by George F. Nellist

CYRIL FRANCIS DAMON, Trust Company Official. Born in Honolulu, and member of a 
family long established in Hawaii, Cyril F. Damon, vice-president of the 
Bishop Trust Co., Ltd., is a member of that group of young business men who 
have found ample opportunity for constructive careers in the growing 
commercial life of their native city.
  Entering the business field as a clerk for the Audit Company of Hawaii, 
Ltd., Mr. Damon was with that firm from 1915 to 1916, when he joined the 
Guardian Trust Co., as manager of the real estate department. When the 
Guardian Trust was absorbed by the Bishop Trust Co., Ltd., in 1920, Mr. Damon 
was made assistant secretary and manager of the stock and bond department of 
the latter concern. In 1924 he was elected vice-president.
  From 1917 to 1918, when the United States was in the World War, Mr. Damon 
was in the service. He attended the first Officers’ Training Camp at Schofield 
Barracks in 1917 and was commissioned first lieutenant. Assigned to the First 
Infantry, he became assistant to the chief of staff, Hawaiian Department. 
Later he was attached to the 32nd Infantry with the rank of first lieutenant. 
He was honorably discharged December 4, 1918.
  Mr. Damon was born in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 1893, the son of Francis Williams 
and Mary (Happer) Damon. Graduating from Punahou Preparatory School in 1907, 
he attended Oahu College until 1911. He was graduated from Harvard University 
in 1915.
  Mr. Damon and Muriel Colgate were married at Morristown, New Jersey, June 
23, 1923. They have one son, Richard Colgate Damon.
  He is a member of the American Legion and has served as adjutant of the 
organization in Hawaii. He also holds membership in the Society of Officers of 
the Great War, Hawaii Polo and Racing Association, University and Oahu Country 
Clubs. He has been a member of the board of trustees of the Oahu College since 
Feb., 1923, and is a member of the Mission Children’s Society.


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