Donald Grant Nutter
Donald Grant Nutter (November 28, 1915 – January 25, 1962) was an American politician. A recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross in World War II, Nutter served in the Montana Senate and as the chair of the state Republican Party prior to being elected the 15th governor of Montana in 1960. After a year in office, he was killed in an airplane crash during a blizzard in January 1962.
Donald Grant Nutter | |
|---|---|
| 15th Governor of Montana | |
| In office January 4, 1961 – January 25, 1962 | |
| Lieutenant | Tim M. Babcock |
| Preceded by | J. Hugo Aronson |
| Succeeded by | Tim Babcock |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office 1951–1959 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 28, 1915 Lambert, Montana |
| Died | January 25, 1962 (aged 46) Wolf Creek, Montana |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maxine Trotter |
| Children | John Nutter |
| Alma mater | University of Montana |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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