Catherine Vance Freeman was born on March 22, 1892 and died on February 1, 1979. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. In October 1944, he once again faced the Japanese army in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. We have set your language to United States Naval Academy; Naval War College; Died Feb 20, 1966 Yerba Buena Island There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. April 1913 in Wollaston, Massachusetts. [4] He left a note stating:[17]. cemeteries found in San Bruno, San Mateo County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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When Chester William Nimitz Sr. was born on 24 February 1885, in Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas, United States, his father, Admiral Chester Bernard Nimitz, was 29 and his mother, Anna Josephine Susanne Henke, was 21. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Nimitz bei seinem Auftritt in der National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. There was a problem getting your location. Februar 1914, Brooklyn, NY - 14. He was awarded the Navy Cross and three Silver Stars for valor in battle. 14734 Brandy Brook, San Antonio, TX 78253 is a Single Family, Rental property listed for $1,750 The property is 0 sq. International complications kept the plebiscite commission [27], Nimitz endorsed an entirely new course for the US Navy's future by way of supporting then-Captain Hyman G. Rickover's chain-of-command-circumventing proposal in 1947 to build USSNautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered vessel. honorary degrees. colleague: Raymond Spruance Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. "I'd sent him a book on submarines for Christmas, and he called me on the day he died to thank me for it. Ensign Nimitz was a handsome, self-assured young officer, who saw to it that he knew the technical phases of his profession. Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Vance Freeman were married for 52 years before Chester W. Nimitz died, leaving behind his partner and 4 children.. [23], In January 1945, Nimitz moved the headquarters of the Pacific Fleet forward from Pearl Harbor to Guam for the remainder of the war. "It's the toughest shot to make, and you have to submerge fast, if you miss," said Lay, whose own father was a captain in the Navy. He probably was the only person ever to graduate from high school in the uniform of a fleet admiral. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. However, when the time came to plan an invasion of Japan, MacArthur was given overall command. Chester W. Nimitz married Catherine Vance Freeman on April 9, 1913. Jim and Catherine retired to Wellfleet in 1974 where she did volunteer work at the library and elementary school. Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.The New York Times (U.S. Navy), WASHINGTON, March 9--Miss Catherine Vance Nimitz, daughter of Fleet Admiral and Mrs. Chester W. Nimitz, was married here this afternoon to Comdr. The JCS designated Nimitz as "Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas", with operational control over all Allied units (air, land, and sea) in that area. He left high school to enter the Naval Academy and was not awarded his high school diploma until many years later, when he had retired from active Navy duty. James Thomas Lay, USN, of St. Clair, Mo., in the apartment of Col. H.G. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. REAR ADMIRAL CHESTER W. NIMITZ, JR., USN (Ret) Chester William Nimitz, Jr., was born in Brooklyn, New York on 17 February 1915, son of Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz USN, and. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website, Catherine Nimitz Lay, the eldest child of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and Catherine Freeman Nimitz, died at her home on January 14 at the age of 100. (26 November 1945), Big Picture: The Admiral Chester Nimitz Story, Guide to the Chester W. 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He later joined San Franciscos Bohemian Club. In 1913, Lieutenant Nimitz wrote a friend: "On April 9, I had the good sense to marry Catherine Vance Freeman of Wollaston, Mass.". Chester Nimitz is notable. ISBN 1949267261. Even after selling the Florida residence in recent years and moving into the North Hill assisted-living facility, the couple maintained their home on the Cape. The couple is survived by three daughters, Frances Zehmer, of Richmond, Va., Elizabeth Van Dorn of Boston and Sarah Smith of Milton five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. of the old destroyer Stephen Decatur. Nimitz retired from office as CNO on December 15, 1947, and received a third Gold Star in lieu of a fourth Navy Distinguished Service Medal. In 1913, Nimitz studied engines in Germany. They corresponded thereafter and throughout the war and were married in Washington, D.C., in March of 1945. . He would have been 81 years old on Thursday. Admiral Nimitz made the train trip to the West Coast in civilian clothes under an assumed name. Naval Academy in 1936, just two years before marrying his wife, who was educated as a dentist in Britain. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] (Introduced 01/11/2023) Committees: House - Armed Services; Veterans' Affairs: Latest Action: House - 01/11/2023 Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of . This evidence is widely credited as a reason why Dnitz was sentenced to only 10 years of imprisonment. But Sister Mary Aquinas was apparently very happy as a Dominican biologist, teacher, and professor. OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 2 (AP)Catherine Nimitz, widow of Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, died at the Oakland Naval Hospital yesterday at the age of 86. "Before he was 60, he'd been not only president but chairman of the board (of Perkin-Elmer)," Lay said. Wife of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz (USN) [44] She had met Lay in the summer of 1934 while visiting her parents in Southeast Asia.[41]. From the 1920 federal census, Catherine V. Nimitz lived with her husband, son, and daughters at New London, New London County, Connecticut. He was also honoured with various titles by different nations. King and Nimitz provided MacArthur with some naval forces but kept most of the carriers. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Nimitz was the leading US Navy authority on submarines. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/chester-w-nimitz-8519.php. He was later promoted to rear admiral in retirement because of his combat experience. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Chester W. Nimitz was born on February 24, 1885, in Fredericksburg, Texas, USA, to Chester Bernhard Nimitz and Anna Josephine. When he took over command of the Pacific Fleet, Admiral Nimitz was quick to see that a great weakness lay in the lack of forward repair stations and maintenance squadrons. During the war, Catherine and Nancy sent congratulatory telegrams to their father at Pearl Harbor. A graveside service and burial with military honors are scheduled for Thursday afternoon at Golden Gate National Cemetery in nearby San Bruno. He eventually graduated in 1905, securing the seventh rank in a class of 114. During World War II, he was in charge of assembling the. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [29] His proposed role as administrator was accepted by Pakistan but rejected by India. [6] She was born in Len, Nicaragua in 1912 to British parents,[7] William Oscar Stonewall and Frances Mary (ne Wells) Labern. Live. Allegiance United States of America Commands held After the two years' sea duty required by law, he became an ensign. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Catherine Vance Freeman married Lieut Chester William Nimitz, USN Click here to refresh the page. She was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Captain James T. Lay, her eldest son, James T. Lay, Jr., and by her three younger siblings, Chester W. Nimitz, Jr., Nancy Nimitz and Sister Mary Aquinas Nimitz. During World War I, Lieutenant Commander Nimitz served as Chief of Staff to Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robinson, commander of the submarine division of the Atlantic Fleet. Descendants. Nimitz and his wife had four children Catherine Vance "Kate" (b. Nimitz continued to serve on submarines and destroyers after the war, advancing through the grades to retire as captain in 1957. Returning to the mainland in the summer of 1922, he studied at the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. 10 oz. Besides the honor of a United States Great Americans series 50 postage stamp, the following institutions and locations have been named in honor of Nimitz: On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. A Collection of Interesting, Important, and Controversial Perspectives Largely Excluded from the American Mainstream Media Joan was blind, and Nimitz had lost 30 pounds (14kg) due to a prolonged stomach disorder. He tackled the difficult task of reducing the most powerful navy in the world to a fraction of its war-time strength while establishing and overseeing active and reserve fleets with the strength and readiness required to support national policy. In early 1965, Nimitz suffered a stroke and died a year later at his home on February 20, 1966. Chester William Nimitz (/ n m t s /; February 24, 1885 - February 20, 1966) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy.He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet, and Commander in Chief, Pacific Ocean Areas, commanding Allied air, land, and sea forces during World War II.. Nimitz was the leading US Navy authority on submarines. In "The Lucky Bag," the Academy year book, he was described as a man "of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.". of Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz USN, and. Additional information for this memorial page was contributed by Bernard Johnson. In his young years, while staying on occasions with his grandfather, the future admiral heard many tall tales about the sea. He was ordered to the Boston Navy Yard to aid in fitting out USS Skipjack in 1911. United Kingdom birth and marriage records. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Nimitz served in World War I as chief of . In September 1906, he was transferred to the cruiser Baltimore; on January 31, 1907, after the two years at sea as a warrant officer then required by law, he was commissioned as an ensign. Ten days after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, Rear Admiral Nimitz was selected by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to be the commander-in-chief of the United States Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT). Donations may be made in her name to the Wellfleet Library. He was raised by his mother and grandfather Charles Henry Nimitz, who served as a seaman in the German Merchant Marine. Nimitz, a German Texan, was born the son of Anna Josephine (Henke) and Chester Bernhard Nimitz on February 24, 1885, in Fredericksburg, Texas,[3] where his grandfather's hotel is now the National Museum of the Pacific War. GREAT NEWS! Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [13], In June 1929, he took command of Submarine Division 20. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. On November 26, 1945, Nimitz's nomination as Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) was confirmed by the US Senate, and on December 15, 1945, he relieved Fleet Admiral Ernest J. Catherine Vance Nimitz (February 22, 1914 - January 14, 2015) served as a music librarian at the Washington D.C. Public Library. He then commanded USS Skipjack which was later renamed E-1 at her commissioning in February 1912. The captain had equipped his hotel with a ship's bridge and a pilot house from which The family at the time consisted of: Head Chester W Nimitz 32 Wife Catherine V Nimitz 27 Daughter Catherine V Nimitz 5 Son Chester W Nimitz, Jr 4 Daughter Anna E Nimitz 4 months view all [12], Nimitz lost part of one finger in an accident with a diesel engine, saving the rest of it only when the machine jammed against his Annapolis ring. Try again later. In October 1933, he took command of the cruiser Augusta and deployed to the Far East, where in December, Augusta became the flagship of the Asiatic Fleet. A private burial is planned in Wellfleet. [5], Nimitz attended the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, graduating with the class of 1936. Because of opposition in Congress the committee never functioned. By 1938 he was a rear admiral. He was promoted to the rank of admiral, effective December 31, 1941, upon assuming command. [16], The health of Nimitz and his wife, Joan, deteriorated in their later years. He was married to Catherine Vance Freeman. [9], In the latter command, he had additional duty from October 10, 1911, as Commander 3rd Submarine Division Atlantic Torpedo Fleet. Ancestors. Weights: 6 Ibs. From November 1943 to February 1944, Nimitz launched major fleet offensives and destroyed Japanese forces in the central Pacific region and later freed Saipan, Guam, and Tinian from them in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Nimitz felt that this was his only opportunity for further education and spent extra time studying to earn the appointment. Thanks for your help! She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Richard and Jean Lay of Wellfleet, her son and daughter-in-law Chester and Marion Lay of Brewster, her daughter-in-law Shirley Lay of Blue Hill, Maine and by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from Texas's 12th congressional district in 1901, and he graduated with distinction on January 30, 1905, seventh in a class of 114.[8]. The Freeman Family Catherine Vance Freeman Nimitz (1892-1979) was born in Massachusetts to parents Richard Freeman (1860-1940) and Mary Manson Freeman (1859-1936). Catherine Vance Freeman (1913/04/09 - 1966/02/20) Children. "I feel the same way about it as the man who bought himself a small boat. Fifteen universities and colleges awarded him The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Catherine and her three boys traveled from coast to coast during Captain Lays 30 year career in the Navy. He worked to help restore goodwill with Japan after World War II by helping to raise funds for the restoration of the Japanese Imperial Navy battleship Mikasa, Admiral Heihachiro Togo's flagship at the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. naval schools. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. he needed, Admiral Nimitz built up his combat teams. He soon became an expert at undersea operations and commanded the Pearl Harbor Submarine Division. Members of the Nimitz family gathered last night at Catherine's Wellfleet residence to remember the decorated soldier-athlete-intellectual and his dedicated wife. take the fight to the Japanese. He commanded USSSnapper (later renamed C-5) when that submarine was commissioned on February 2, 1910, and on November 18, 1910, assumed command of USSNarwhal (later renamed D-1). Catherine Vance (Freeman) Nimitz. On August 10, 1917, Nimitz became aide to Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robison, Commander, Submarine Force, US Atlantic Fleet (ComSubLant). Catherine Vance Freemanwas previously married to Chester W. Nimitz(1913 - 1966). Early life [ edit] Let others know about your loved one's death. Nor is it the expression of a mental illness. Megan Tzeng, "The Battle of Okinawa, 1945: Final turning point in the Pacific". Naval Academy in 1936, just two years before marrying his wife, who was educated as a dentist in Britain. He was graduated and commissioned Ensign on June 4, 1936, and he could scan the hills and prairies. A few days later, His fleet later strived to neutralize the remaining Japanese offensive threats with the New Guinea Campaign and the Solomon Islands campaign. Jim and Catherine retired to Wellfleet in 1974 where she did volunteer work at the library and elementary school. Chester William Nimitz (/nmts/; February 24, 1885 February 20, 1966) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy. 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[6] She made news in 1944 when she failed her test to become a United States citizen;[7] two days later she did become an American citizen. [2] Nimitz was court-martialed and found guilty of neglect of duty, but due to his otherwise excellent record and willingness to admit his own fault, was only issued a letter of reprimand. [20], In terms of combat, 1943 was a relatively quiet year, but it proved decisive inasmuch as Nimitz gained the materiel and manpower needed to launch major fleet offensives to destroy Japanese power in the central Pacific region. He wore this medal throughout the remainder of his career, along with the five Distinguished Service Medal awards for wartime exploits. While he was demonstrating the engine his left hand was caught in the mechanism, and one of his fingers was severed. His frail, rheumatic father had died six months earlier, on August 14, 1884. He was, however, promoted to the rank of admiral later that month. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Rear Adm. Chester W. Nimitz Jr., retired, and three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Vance Lay of Newport, R.I., Mary Monson Nimitz, a nun in the Dominican Convent at San Rafael, Calif., and Miss Anne Elizabeth Nimitz of Topanga, Nimitz Road in Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, is named in his honor. He then commanded the cruiser Chicago and Submarine Division 14 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. [16], On March 24, 1942, the newly formed US-British Combined Chiefs of Staff issued a directive designating the Pacific theater an area of American strategic responsibility. The older man had often impressed his nephew with his self-discipline and resolve. Oops, something didn't work. Failed to report flower. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Born in Fredericksburg, Gillespie, Texas, United States on 24 Feb 1885 to Chester Bernhard Nimitz and Anna Josephine Susanna Henke. [28] As is noted at a display at the Nimitz Museum in Fredericksburg, Texas: "Nimitz's greatest legacy as CNO is arguably his support of Admiral Hyman Rickover's effort to convert the submarine fleet from diesel to nuclear propulsion.". Catherine was 86 years old at the time of death. "He was not depressed," Lay said. From May 1919 to June 1920, Nimitz served as executive officer of the battleship South Carolina. Although he had commanded 1,000 ships and two million men in World War II, Admiral Nimitz refused to write memoirs. 16 January 2022. It was adjudged an American success, although the Japanese shot down many United States planes. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. The maneuver, considered delicate because of the narrow target offered by the ship's bow, was one of many that helped earn him the Navy Cross, the highest medal below the Medal of Honor, three Silver Stars and a Bronze Star. Jej sestra Catherine Vance Nimitz (Kate, 1914-2015) byla knihovnic hudebnch dl ve washingtonsk veejn knihovn. Mary Aquinas; Catherine Vance Nimitz; Chester Nimitz, Jr. Anna Elizabeth Nimitz; Nationality. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Januar 2015) Lieutenant Nimitz She held this job until her death, due to cancer, on February 27, 2006. The USSNimitz supercarrier, the lead ship of her class, is named after him. James Thomas Lay, USN, of St. Clair, Mo., in the . US officers holding five-star rank never retire; they draw full active duty pay for life. He would have been 81 years old on Thursday. In April 1935, Nimitz returned home for three years as assistant chief of the Bureau of Navigation, before becoming commander, Cruiser Division 2, Battle Force. Calif. [30][31][32], Nimitz became a member of the Bohemian Club of San Francisco.