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 2 Collections and/or Records:

John D. Carroll World War II Collection

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: 2000-09-14

Contents of the Collection The John D. Carroll World War II Collection relates to the World War II experience of 1st Lieutenant John D. Carroll, who served as a flight navigator and bombardier. 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...

Dates: circa 1940s

Found in: The Museum of Flight Archives

Robert Coats Fighter Ace Collection

Collection

Identifier: 2008-08-02

Contents of the Collection The Robert Coats Fighter Ace Collection consists primarily of military documents relating to the World War II service of Captain Robert Charles Coats. Although Coats served in the United States Navy from 1940 to 1971, the items in this collection are from the years 1940-1951.Included in the collection is Coats' military personnel documents, including two black-and-white photographs of Coats as an aviation cadet. Additional materials consist of his ensign commission, fitness...

Dates: 1940-1951