Background
Nelson, Richard Arthur was born on November 9, 1901 in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. Son of Anton and Margaret (Burton) Nelson.
Nelson, Richard Arthur was born on November 9, 1901 in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. Son of Anton and Margaret (Burton) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, Worcester Polytechnic Technology, 1924. M.B.A, Harvard, 1929.
Vice president Corroon & Reynolds, Incorporated., New York City, since 1929. Vice-president, director American Equitable Assurance Company, Merchants. & Mistress Insurance Company, Globe & Republic Insurance Company of America, New York Fire Insurance Company.
Director American Distilling Company, Tishman Realty & Construction Company, Arkansas Fuel Oil Corporation.
Served as Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1943. Member Drug & Chemical. Club, Phi Gamma Delta.
Clubs: Harvard, New York Athletic.
Married Gerda Margreta Randlov, May 31, 1946. Children: Margaret Else, Carol Annual.