Background
Egelson, Louis I. was born on August 29, 1885 in Rochester. New New York Son of Samuel and Anna F. Egelson.
Egelson, Louis I. was born on August 29, 1885 in Rochester. New New York Son of Samuel and Anna F. Egelson.
Bachelor of Arts, College City of New York, 1904. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1907. Rabbi, Jewish Theological Seminary, New York New York, 1908.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary ), Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute Religion, 1954.
1 son, Louis I. Administrative secretary Union of America Hebrew Congregations since 1942. Secretary Committee on Chaplain Procurement, 1942-1947. Committee on Emergency Placement of Chaplains, 1943-1947.
Member Executive Board Central Conference American Rabbis, 1946-1949.
Secretary Commision on Information about Judaism, Commision on Military Services. Editor, Liberal Judaism.
Member Executive Board Central Conference American Rabbis, 1946-1949. Secretary Commision on Information about Judaism, Commision on Military Services. Served as chaplain, 91st Division, American Expeditionary Force, World War I.
Member American Legion.
Married Augusta Cronheim, January 27, 1920.
