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Ray M. Gidney

Ray M. Gidney
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Comptroller of the Currency
In office
1953–1961
Preceded by Preston Delano
Succeeded by James J. Saxon
Personal details
Born (1887-01-17)January 17, 1887
Santa Barbara, California
Died October 21, 1978(1978-10-21) (aged 91)
Jacksonville, Florida
Nationality American
Occupation banker

Ray Millard Gidney (January 17, 1887 – October 21, 1978) was a United States Comptroller of the Currency from 1953 to 1961.

Ray M. Gidney was named Comptroller by President Dwight D. Eisenhower after a long and distinguished career in banking. He served as president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland prior to his appointment from 1944-1953

Gidney was known for the quiet and competent manner in which he ran the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. He resigned to accept a position with a large bank in Jacksonville, Florida.



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