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.