Background
Nelson,, Edward was born on March 17, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward and Hildur Marie (Stenborg) Nelson.
Nelson,, Edward was born on March 17, 1931 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edward and Hildur Marie (Stenborg) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, Coast Guard Academy, 1953. Student flight training, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida and Corpus Christ, Texas, 1955. Student in aviation safety, University Southern California, 1963.
Student, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, 1967.
Commissioned ensign United States Coast Guard, 1953, advanced through grades to Commander, 1986. Commanding officer Coast Guard Air Station, Astoria, Oregon, 1971-1974, Kodiak, Alaska, 1974-1976. Chief officer personnel division Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 1976-1978, chief of staff, chief operations 17th Coast Guard District Juneau, Alaska, 1982.
Superintendent United States Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, 1982-1986. Commander 17th Coast Guard District, Juneau, Alaska, since 1986.
All human life is created by God and therefore is significant and valuable. When governments implement the capital punishment, then the life of the convicted is devalued and all possibilities of change end.
It is important to experience God's grace working in the lives of people. Wisdom and maturity are gained from life experience, especially during the prayer and sharing stories with other Christians.
Board directors Coast Guard Academy Foundation, New London, 1982. Member policy advisory council University Alaska, Juneau, 1978-1982. President policy advisory council University Alaska, Juneau, 1980-1981.
Honorary board directors United Service Organizations Metropolitan New York, since 1983. Member Newcomen Society United States (honorary, vice chairman Southeast Connecticut since 1982), New London Maritime Society, Coast Guard Cheif Warrant Officer and Warrant Officers Association (honorary) Clubs: Ariston Society (New London). Lodges: Elks.
Married Joyce Lee Welsted, February 6, 1954. Children– Edward Darrell, Sandra Sue, Keith Clyde.