Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

Person

Staff Only

Dates

Existence: 1885 - 1966
Usage: 1885 - 1966

Biographical Note

Chester William Nimitz was born February 24, 1885 in Fredericksburg, Texas. He served as a fleet admiral in the United States Navy, and played a major role in World War II as the Commander in Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet. Nimitz had a long and successful career in the Navy, and died on February 20, 1966 from complications due to a stroke and pneumonia. Nimitz was buried with full military honors beside his wife at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California.

Citation:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_W._Nimitz

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John D. Carroll World War II Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2000-09-14

Contents of the Collection The collection relates to the World War II experience of 1st Lieutenant John D. Carroll, who served as a flight navigator and bombadier. It includes aeronautical charts for Hong Kong and Hungtze, China and Osaka and Choshi, Japan as well as a small amount of newspaper clippings related to World War II. Also present are photographs depicting military operations, such as reconnaissance and aerial bombardment, and aircraft, predominantly the B-29. The B-29 is featured in formation flight,...

Dates: circa 1940s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives