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Chester W. Nimitz


Born
in Fredericksburg, Texas, The United States
February 24, 1885

Died
February 20, 1966

Genre
History, Nonfiction


After being told by his congressman that all available appointments to West Point were already spoken for, Nimitz was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Texas's 12th congressional district in 1901. He graduated with distinction on 30 January 1905, seventh in a class of 114.

Under his command, the destroyer Decatur ran aground on a sand bar in the Philippines on 7 July 1908. The ship was pulled free the next day, and Nimitz was court-martialed, found guilty of neglect of duty, and issued a letter of reprimand.

Ten days after the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, he was selected as commander in chief, United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), with the rank of admiral, effective 31 December. He took command in a ceremony ...more

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Sea Power - A Naval History
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“Uncommon valor was a common virtue.”
― Chester W. Nimitz
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“The reason we call ships "she" is that it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.”
― Chester W. Nimitz
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“They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation.”
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