Chester Nimitz, Jr.

United States Navy rear admiral and submarine commander (1915-2002)
Person human Q5093672
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Chester Nimitz, Jr.

Summary

Chester Nimitz, Jr. is a human[1]. Chester Nimitz, Jr. was born on February 17, 1915[2]. Chester Nimitz, Jr. died on January 2, 2002[3]. Chester Nimitz, Jr. worked as a military officer[4]. Chester Nimitz, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (658 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. was born on February 17, 1915[2].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. died on January 2, 2002[3].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. is buried at Oakdale Cemetery[6].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s father was Chester W. Nimitz[7].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. worked as a military officer[4].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[9].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. received the Bronze Star Medal[10].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. received the Silver Star[11].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. received the Navy Cross[12].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. is recorded as male[13].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s military branch is recorded as United States Navy[15].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[16].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. was part of the conflict Korean War[17].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr. was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Nimitz[19].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s given name is recorded as Chester[20].
  • Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s manner of death is recorded as suicide[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Chester Nimitz, Jr. was born on February 17, 1915[2]. Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s father was Chester W. Nimitz[7].

Education

Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[9].

Career and Affiliations

Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s professions included military officer[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[10], a courage award[22], in United States[23], founded in 1944[24]; Silver Star[11], a star[25], in United States[26], founded in 1918[27]; and Navy Cross[12], a courage award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1919[30].

Death and Burial

Chester Nimitz, Jr. died on January 2, 2002[3]. Burial took place at Oakdale Cemetery[6].

Why It Matters

Chester Nimitz, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (658 views/month, #7,222 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s parents?

Chester Nimitz, Jr.'s father was Chester W. Nimitz[7].

What did Chester Nimitz, Jr. do for work?

Chester Nimitz, Jr. worked as military officer[4].

Where did Chester Nimitz, Jr. go to school?

Chester Nimitz, Jr. was educated at United States Naval Academy[9].

What awards did Chester Nimitz, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[10], Silver Star[11], and Navy Cross[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Manner of death suicide
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