Seymour Berry
Biography
Born in Brooklyn, New York. Graduate of George Washington University in 1951. He received his law degree in 1953 and was admitted to the bar. Married to Zelda with two daughters. He served in the Army during WW II and received a Purple Heart for injuries at the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
He joined the Bureau of Engraving and Printing as an apprentice plate engraver in 1942. He was also superintendent of the examining division, chief of the offices of securities processing and assistant administrative director.
He served as 19th Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from June 30, 1978, through April 6, 1979.
source: BEP Website (photo) DOD:SSDI
Source credit: Pete Smith, American Numismatic Biographies
Bio Snapshot
Date of Birth: 1922 - Nov - 22Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York
Date of Death: 2008 - Dec - 6