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[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz During Change of Command Ceremony]

Description: Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz standing in front of seven men in uniform during change of command ceremony. Chester W. Nimitz stands on the right with his hands clasped in front of him wearing a white Naval uniform with a high collar, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket, epaulettes and a brimmed hat with the Navy's emblem. Another man in a white Naval uniform is standing beside Chester W. Nimitz with his hands behind his back.
Date: December 31, 1941
Creator: United States. Navy

[Chester W. Nimitz Giving a Speech]

Description: Photograph of Chester W. Nimitz standing at a wooden podium with a standing microphone beside it, giving speech at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California. He is wearing a dark Naval Uniform with stripes on the sleeves, ribbon bars pinned above his pocket and a dark die. There is some type of palm or fern plant behind Chester Nimitz.
Date: May 31, 1956

[Efficiency Report: Tactical Air Command, December 31, 1946]

Description: Efficiency report prepared by R. Baez, Jr. discussing Clifford R. Baird's general information, status as officer, stations and assignments served, grades of success based on team work and physical activity and describing him as energetic, hardworking, dependable and as having excellent knowledge of aircraft maintenance.
Date: December 31, 1946
Creator: 342d AAF Base Unit, SAAFld, Smyrna, Tenn.

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, March 31, 1906]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz, writing from China, mentions being ashore in a camp in the Philippines for some target practice. He also mentions that he suspects his time on the USS Ohio (BB-12) is coming to a close because the Academy graduates are due to arrive aboard in early April. Nimitz expects to be sent to a smaller gunboat, but admits he would rather stay on the Ohio and be overlooked in all the shuffling.
Date: March 31, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, January 31, 1902]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses the results of his exams and indicates about 25 people failed. He also mentions one cadet was caught cheating and describes what happened to him. He comments on the weather and mentions that German naval cadets will visit in February. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: January 31, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, May 31, 1901]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz relates news from Fort Sam Houston about having passed his physical examination required for service in the military. He also contemplates entering Robert Werntz's Preparatory Academy in Annapolis prior to arriving at the Naval Academy. Also included is a copy of the examining Army physician's report.
Date: May 31, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, Aug-Sep. 1905]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz provides his opinion on the Russian navy. He also mentions the prospect of going to China and being able to visit various cities there. He anticipates staying aboard the USS Ohio (BB-12) until the next summer when new passed midshipmen arrive to fill posts and he is moved to a smaller ship. Nimitz mentions fishing for sharks in Manila Bay and recalls all the various pets aboard the ship. Nimitz also mentions that the USS … more
Date: 1905-08-31/1905-09-24
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 31, 1903]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz indicates he has changed his leave plans again to include a visit to Washington DC and West Point. He summarizes the final few days aboard the Hartford and recalls his standing in his class after the cruise. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: August 31, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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Oral History Interview with Albert Lawrence Wile, January 31, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Lawrence Wile. Wile joined the Army in 1943. He completed Cook School, and worked as a cook at Fort Meade and Fort Eustis. In late 1944, he traveled to Cherbourg, France and Belgium, working with the 1591st Labor Supervision Company. He assisted with coordinating German companies in cleaning up after the war, rebuilding roads and picking up artillery shells. Wile continued in the Army after the war, completing 30 years of … more
Date: January 31, 2015
Duration: 2 hours 7 minutes 48 seconds
Creator: Wile, Albert Lawrence

Oral History Interview with Albert Lawrence Wile, January 31, 2015

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Lawrence Wile. Wile joined the Army in 1943. He completed Cook School, and worked as a cook at Fort Meade and Fort Eustis. In late 1944, he traveled to Cherbourg, France and Belgium, working with the 1591st Labor Supervision Company. He assisted with coordinating German companies in cleaning up after the war, rebuilding roads and picking up artillery shells. Wile continued in the Army after the war, completing 30 years of … more
Date: January 31, 2015
Creator: Wile, Albert Lawrence
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Oral History Interview with Ann Drake, January 31, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ann Drake. Drake was born in the Philippines on 31 August 1937. Her mother was from North Borneo and her father was an American. In 1941 the family lived to Manila and she recalls 8 December 1941 when the Japanese began bombing the city. She fondly remembers her father saying goodbye to the family for it was the last time they ever spoke to him. She recalls the Japanese taking her mother and siblings to Santo Tomas internmen… more
Date: January 31, 2002
Duration: 49 minutes
Creator: Drake, Ann

Oral History Interview with Ann Drake, January 31, 2002

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Ann Drake. Drake was born in the Philippines on 31 August 1937. Her mother was from North Borneo and her father was an American. In 1941 the family lived to Manila and she recalls 8 December 1941 when the Japanese began bombing the city. She fondly remembers her father saying goodbye to the family for it was the last time they ever spoke to him. She recalls the Japanese taking her mother and siblings to Santo Tomas internmen… more
Date: January 31, 2002
Creator: Drake, Ann
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Oral History Interview with Carl Yerian, August 31, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Carl Yerian. Yerian joined the Army Air Forces in August of 1942. He completed training as a pilot and received his wings in November of 1943. Yerian served as a B-24 pilot with the 376th Bombardment Group. He completed 51 combat missions over Italy, Austria, southern France and Germany. Yerian continued his service after the war ended, and participated in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He completed 32 years of service.
Date: August 31, 2012
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Yerian, Carl

Oral History Interview with Carl Yerian, August 31, 2012

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Carl Yerian. Yerian joined the Army Air Forces in August of 1942. He completed training as a pilot and received his wings in November of 1943. Yerian served as a B-24 pilot with the 376th Bombardment Group. He completed 51 combat missions over Italy, Austria, southern France and Germany. Yerian continued his service after the war ended, and participated in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He completed 32 years of service.
Date: August 31, 2012
Creator: Yerian, Carl
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