Background
Blade, Robert Eric was born on October 31, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Emil and Henrietta Evelyn (Nessen) Blade.
Blade, Robert Eric was born on October 31, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Emil and Henrietta Evelyn (Nessen) Blade.
Bachelor, Temple University, 1951; Bachelor's Degree, Princeton Seminary, 1954; Master of Arts, Temple University, 1959.
Student pastor, Board National Missions Presbyterian Church (United States of America)., Alaska., 1952-1953; pastor, James Evans Member Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, 1954-1959; pastor, Hamptonburgh Presbyterian Church, Campbell Hall, New York, 1969-1982; chaplain, Otterkill Engine Company, Campbell Hall, New York, 1969-1982; historian, Presbyterian History Society, Philadelphia, since 1982. Editorial assistant American Presbyns., Philadelphia, since 1990.
Member South Philadelphia Planning Commission, 1955-1959. With United States Army, 1942-1945, Lt Commander United States Navy, 1959-1968. Member Military Chaplains Association, Canterbury Cleric, Presbyterian History Society, Hamptonburgh History Society (founder).
Married Alice Elizabeth Ott, February 18, 1956.