Robert T. Nelson

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.[1][2]

Robert T. Nelson
Nelson (right) with Thad Allen in 2008
Born(1936-03-06)March 6, 1936
East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2023(2023-06-04) (aged 87)
Fairfax Station, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Coast Guard
Years of servicec. 1958 – 1994
RankVice admiral
Commands heldVice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard

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.[1] Born in East Liverpool, Ohio in 1936, Nelson was married to Patricia May Bennett, originally of Youngstown, Ohio, and had three children, two daughters and a son.[3]

He died in Fairfax Station, Virginia on June 4, 2023.[4]

References
  1. "Biographical Sketch – Vice Admiral Robert T. Nelson" (PDF). U.S. Coast Guard. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
  2. Kenneth Winterberger (October 20, 2011). "Vice Admiral Robert T. Nelson Vice Commandant United States Coast Guard" (PDF). Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  3. Nomination of Rear Admiral Robert T. Nelson to be Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard: hearing before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, One Hundred Second Congress, second session, April 8, 1992. Vol. 4. U.S. G.P.O. 1992. ISBN 9780160391163. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  4. "Death of a Retired Flag Officer and Half Masting of National Ensign". United States Coast Guard. June 28, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
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