Background
Axelrod, Herbert Richard was born on June 7, 1927 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Son of Aaron and Edith Ruth (Gurwitz) Axelrod.
Ichthyologist publishing executive
Axelrod, Herbert Richard was born on June 7, 1927 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. Son of Aaron and Edith Ruth (Gurwitz) Axelrod.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1949. Master of Science, New York University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1960.
Distinguished Service Cross (honorary), University Guelph, Canada, 1978.
Professor ichthyology, New York University, 1946-1954; editor, TFH Publs., Neptune, New Jersey, since 1945; president, TFH Publs., Neptune, New Jersey, since 1952.
Served to Lieutenant United States Army Medical Corps, 1944-1947, 50-52, Korea. Member American String Teachers Association (six Man of Year awards).
Married Evelyn Theresa Miller, July 3, 1955. 1 child, Todd.