Robert Nelson graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Class of 1958. From 1992 to 1994 he served as the 18th Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral in 1994.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Theodore
Nelson
March 6, 1936
–
Born:
East Liverpool
,
Ohio
Home:
East Liverpool
,
Ohio
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Robert Theodore Nelson, United States Coast Guard, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Arthur Eugene Henn, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1992 to 1994. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Vice Admiral Nelson culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Vice Admiral Robert Theodore Nelson, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.