Walter Helmerich II

Walter Hugo Helmerich II (1895–1981) was an American oil businessman, and the co-founder of Helmerich & Payne.

He was born in Chicago in 1895.[1] He started as a barnstormer. In the First World War, he Helmerich joined the aviation section of the Army Signals Corps as a Lieutenant, became a pilot and, at one time was the world flight altitude record holder.[1]

He married Cadijah Colcord, daughter of Charles Francis Colcord.[2] Their son was Walter Helmerich III.

He died in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1981.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Walter Hugo Helmerich II, Class of 1978 | Oklahoma Hall of Fame". www.oklahomahof.com. Retrieved February 10, 2026.
  2. ^ "Obituary for Walter H. Helmerich III at Stanleys Funeral & Cremation Service". www.stanleysfuneralhome.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026.
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