Background
Kurtz, Thomas Richardson was born on October 31, 1881 in Minneapolis. Son of Thomas Crofts Wright and Anna Zehring (Richardson) Kurtz.
Kurtz, Thomas Richardson was born on October 31, 1881 in Minneapolis. Son of Thomas Crofts Wright and Anna Zehring (Richardson) Kurtz.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1901.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1901, and advanced through the grades to commodore, 1945. Retired from navy at own request, 1929. Recalled to active duty, February 1942.
Serving as chief of staff Eastern Sea Frontier.
Manager of operations, Shell Oil Corporation, 1930-1941.
Clubs: Chevy Chase (Maryland.).
Married Irene Van Arsdale, September 16, 1908. Children: Thomas Richardson, Irene Virginia (Mistress William Scott Von Stein).