About Robert T. Nelson
Lived 1936 – 2023 (aged 87). Robert T. Nelson was an American military officer.
Robert Theodore Nelson (March 6, 1936 – June 4, 2023) was a vice admiral in the United States Coast Guard who served as the 18th Vice Commandant from 1992 to 1994. He was previously Chief of Staff of the United States Coast Guard, Commanding Officer at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, D.C., Commander of the Second Coast Guard District, and Chief of the Office of Navigation Safety and Waterway Services at Coast Guard Headquarters. He graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1958. He also was an alumnus of George Washington University.
His awards included the Distinguished Service Medal, two Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star with Combat Device, two Meritorious Service Medals, Coast Guard Commendation and Achievement Medals with Operational Distinguishing Device. He was also authorized to wear the Cutterman's Insignia.
He died in Fairfax Station, Virginia on June 4, 2023.
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Who was Robert T. Nelson?
American military officer (1936–2023)
When was Robert T. Nelson born?
Robert T. Nelson was born on 6 March 1936 in East Liverpool.
When did Robert T. Nelson die?
Robert T. Nelson died on 4 June 2023 in Springfield.
What was Robert T. Nelson's occupation?
Robert T. Nelson was a military officer.
What nationality was Robert T. Nelson?
Robert T. Nelson was American.
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