William T. Nelson

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For others of the same name, see William Nelson.

William T. Nelson (1908–94) 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.

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