Early Life
Banister was born in Monroe, Louisiana, the oldest of seven children. After studying at the Louisiana State University, he joined the Monroe Police Department. According to the Naval Office of Veteran Affairs, Banister served with the Office of Naval Intelligence during World War II and maintained contacts after the war.
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