Charles P. Nelson (congressman)
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Charles Pembroke Nelson (July 2, 1907 ā June 8, 1962) was an American politician and a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine.
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Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maine's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1949 ā January 3, 1957 | |
Preceded by | Margaret C. Smith |
Succeeded by | Frank M. Coffin |
Personal details | |
Born | July 2, 1907 (1907-07-02) Waterville, Maine |
Died | June 8, 1962 (1962-06-09) (aged 54) Augusta, Maine |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Colby College Harvard Law School |
Profession | Attorney |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Air Corps |
Years of service | 1942 to 1946 |
Rank | second lieutenant lieutenant colonel |
Battles/wars | World War II European Theater of Operations |
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