Holden Chester Richardson

Background

Richardson, Holden Chester was born on December 7, 1878 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Abbott and Elmira Jane (Douty) Richardson.

Education

Graduated from the United States Naval Academy, 1901. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1907.

Career

Jane. Ensign United States Navy, June 7, 1903. Assistant naval constructor, October 12, 1904. Naval constructor, October 12, 1912.

Commander, January 1, 1921.

Achievements

• Holden Chester Richardson has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member and secretary National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, 1915-January 1917. Pilot’s license, Aeronautical. Member Society Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Society Automotive Engineers, Sigma Chirurgical

Mason.

Clubs: Army and Navy, National Town and Country.

Connections

Married Margaret Jones, of Hampton, Virginia, July 20, 1908.

Father:

William Abbott Richardson

Mother:

Elmira Jane (Douty) Richardson

Spouse:

Margaret Jones