Even though he had no railroad experience, Walter Kidde was the court appointed trustee of the bankrupt New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway from July 24, 1937 until his death in 1943.
In 1918 Walter Kidde & Company purchased the rights to the "Rich" system for on board fire detection and suppression.
In 1926 Walter Kidde & Company helped the US Navy design a system to prevent engines on airplanes from catching fire.
In the 1930s and the 1940s the Walter Kidde & Company experienced great growth reaching markets in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America.
World War II helped Walter Kidde & Company reach unprecedented sales.
Silver Beaver, BSA council-level Award; Hall of Fame member, Friends of Camp Glen Gray, Mahwah, NJ.