About
U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral who served during World War II as Commander-in-Chief of Pacific Ocean Areas.
Before Fame
He originally intended to join the U.S. Army, but instead ended up becoming an officer in the Navy.
Trivia
He was the last person to hold the position of U.S. Fleet Admiral.
Family Life
His grandfather, Charles Henry Nimitz, was a member of the German Merchant Marine.
Associated With
He and Kenneth Starr were both born in Texas.
