William T. Nelson

For others of the same name, see William Nelson.

William T. Nelson (1908–1994) was a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy.

Biography

Nelson was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on October 15, 1908.[1] He authored a book entitled "Fresh Water Submarines: The Manitowoc Story" about the submarines built by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.[2] He died in Falls Church, Virginia on September 11, 1994.[3]

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).[4] He retired in 1965.

References

  1. ^ "Fresh Water Submarines: The Manitowoc Story". Submarine Books.com. http://www.submarinebooks.com/Manitowoc.htm. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  2. ^ "Freshwater Submarines: The Manitowoc Story". SailGB.com. http://www.sailgb.com/p/freshwater_submarines_the_manitowoc_story/. Retrieved 2011-01-17. 
  3. ^ Obituary in September 13, 1994 edition of The Washington Post
  4. ^ "Personalities". fleetsubmarine.com. http://www.fleetsubmarine.com/personalities.html. Retrieved 2011-01-21.