Background
Akerson, George Edward was born on April 20, 1918 in Mpis. Son of George Edward and Harriet (Blake) Akerson.
Akerson, George Edward was born on April 20, 1918 in Mpis. Son of George Edward and Harriet (Blake) Akerson.
Student Harvard, 1939.
With Boston-Herald-Traveler Corporation, 1936-1972, president, 1963-1972, Chairman of the Board, 1968-1972. President WHDH Corporation, 1963-1979, Chairman of the Board, 1972-1979. Director Entron, Incorporated.
Served lieutenant colonel United States Army Air Force, 1940-1945. Member Business Committee for Arts.
Married Anne Abbott, September 5, 1941. Married second, Phyllis Chadwick, May 9, 1964. Children: George Edward III, Stuart A., William North.