Chester Nimitz Jr.
Chester William Nimitz Jr. | |
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| Born | February 17, 1915 |
| Died | January 2, 2002 (aged 86) Needham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Burial place | Pleasant Hill Cemetery Wellfleet, Massachusetts |
| Relatives | Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz (father) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Service years | 1936–1957 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Submarine Squadron 6 USS Sarda (SS-488) USS Haddo (SS-255) USS Orion (AS-18) |
Conflicts | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star (3) Bronze Star Medal |
| Other work | Businessman |
Chester William "Chet" Nimitz Jr. (February 17, 1915 – January 2, 2002) was an American submarine commander in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War, and a businessman. He was awarded the Navy Cross and three Silver Stars for valor in battle. He was the son of U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.