Charles P. Nelson (congressman)

Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1949  January 3, 1957
Preceded byMargaret C. Smith
Succeeded byFrank M. Coffin
Personal details
BornJuly 2, 1907 (1907-07-02)
Waterville, Maine
DiedJune 8, 1962 (1962-06-09) (aged 54)
Augusta, Maine
Citizenship United States
Political partyRepublican
Alma materColby College
Harvard Law School
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army Air Corps
Years of service1942 to 1946
Rank
  • second lieutenant
  • lieutenant colonel
Battles/wars

Charles Pembroke Nelson (July 2, 1907 – June 8, 1962) was an American politician and a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine.