Chester W. Nimitz was born in Fredricksburg, Texas in the USA on Feb. 24, 1885. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1901. He graduated with distinction from that institution in 1905 and began a career unparalleled in the annals of U.S. Naval History. Just after Pearl Harbor was attacked, on Dec. 31,1941, Admiral Nimitz was named Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Pacific Fleet. For his service, he was presented the Distinguished Service Medal, awarded in the name of Congress, by the President of the United States. The citation accompanying the award best describes his contributions to important Pacific naval actions during World War 2. For exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander-in Chief of the Pacific Fleet since December 1941. At the most crucial period of the current war in the Pacific, Admiral Nimitz assumed command of that area and, despite the losses at Pearl Harbor and the tragic shortage of vessels, planes, and supplies, organized his forces and carried on a defensive attack which halted the Japanese advance. As rapidly as personnel, ships, and material became available, he shifted from defensive to offensive warfare and outstanding skill as a strategist, enabled the units under his command, to defeat the enemy in the Pacific. This is the Document that the Japanese Empire signed that ended World War 2 in the Pacific. If you look closely, at the very top, below Douglas MacArthur's Signature, You will see Chester W. Nimitz's Signature as the United States Representative. It is best to look at with a scanner program such as iPhotoPlus. :) On Dec. 15, 1945, Admiral Nimitz relieved Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King as Chief of Naval Operations. The brilliant career of the famous Fleet Admiral ended with his death in San Francisco, California on Feb. 20, 1966. The ship "USS Nimitz" (CVN-68) was commisioned in the honor of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz on July 7, 1976. This is a picture of my kitten named after Chester W. Nimitz. This Pentagon Pride Ring site is owned byMike Matteri Want to join the ring? Click here for info [Prev] [Skip Prev] [Random] [List Sites] [Next Five] [Skip Next] [Next] This site is owned by Mike Matteri [Next] [Previous] [Random] [List] [Info] [Join] This RingSurf Operation Black Flag Net Ringowned by Mike Matteri. [ Previous 5 Sites | Skip Previous | Previous | Next ] [ Skip Next | Next 5 Sites | Random Site | List Sites | Join ]
Chester W. Nimitz was born in Fredricksburg, Texas in the USA on Feb. 24, 1885. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in 1901. He graduated with distinction from that institution in 1905 and began a career unparalleled in the annals of U.S. Naval History.
Just after Pearl Harbor was attacked, on Dec. 31,1941, Admiral Nimitz was named Commander-in-Chief of U.S. Pacific Fleet. For his service, he was presented the Distinguished Service Medal, awarded in the name of Congress, by the President of the United States.
The citation accompanying the award best describes his contributions to important Pacific naval actions during World War 2.
For exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander-in Chief of the Pacific Fleet since December 1941.
At the most crucial period of the current war in the Pacific, Admiral Nimitz assumed command of that area and, despite the losses at Pearl Harbor and the tragic shortage of vessels, planes, and supplies, organized his forces and carried on a defensive attack which halted the Japanese advance.
As rapidly as personnel, ships, and material became available, he shifted from defensive to offensive warfare and outstanding skill as a strategist, enabled the units under his command, to defeat the enemy in the Pacific.
On Dec. 15, 1945, Admiral Nimitz relieved Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King as Chief of Naval Operations.
The brilliant career of the famous Fleet Admiral ended with his death in San Francisco, California on Feb. 20, 1966.
This is a picture of my kitten named after Chester W. Nimitz.
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