About William T. Nelson
Lived 1908 – 1994 (aged 85–86). William T. Nelson was an American military officer.
William T. Nelson (October 15, 1908 – September 11, 1994) was a rear admiral in the United States Navy.
Biography Nelson was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on October 15, 1908. He authored a book entitled Fresh Water Submarines: The Manitowoc Story about the submarines built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He died in Falls Church, Virginia on September 11, 1994.
Career Nelson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1930. During World War II he commanded the USS R-7, USS Peto (SS-265), and USS Lamprey (SS-372). He retired in 1965.
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Who was William T. Nelson?
United States admiral
When was William T. Nelson born?
William T. Nelson was born on 15 October 1908.
When did William T. Nelson die?
William T. Nelson died in 1994.
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William T. Nelson was a military officer.
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William T. Nelson was American.
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