CHESTER NIMITZ

EARLY LIFE

• Born February 24 1885
• Born in fredricksburg Tx
• Father died before born
• Influenced by paternal born grandfather

EDUCATION

• Went straight to the navy
• Felt it was the only way to further education.

PERSONAL LIFE

• Married Catherine freeman
• April 9, 1913
• Had 4 children together

EARLY MILITARY CAREER

• Joined the battleship ohio
• Cruised to the Far East
• In sept. 1906 he was transferred to the cruiser

WWII LEADERSHIP ROLES

IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO WWII

• Successfully organized his forces to halt the japanese
• Advance despite the losses from the attack on Pearl Harbor.

POST WWII LIFE

• Assured the president that he was willing