General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. 14379 PROD: CINCPAC SUBJ: NIMITZ ABOARD DUKE OF YORK 343quot;

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. 14379 PROD: CINCPAC SUBJ: NIMITZ ABOARD DUKE OF YORK 343quot;

1945

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1) MS Gangway aboard the HMS Duke of York as fleet Adm. Nimitz embarks and salutes the quarter deck.2) MS Adm. Nimitz accompanied by Adm. Sir Bruce Frazier, RN other American and British officers cross main deck.3) MS British Marines lined up for inspection on main deck as they break formation and file out.4) GV American and British officers and men gathered under canvas canopy aft of number three turret to watch ceremony.5) MS Adm. Sir Bruce Frazier, RN, decorates Adm. Nimitz he places the Decoration for the Order of Bath on his shoulder.6) GV Personnel grouped on main deck waving their hats as they give three cheers for Adm. Nimitz.7) GV Personnel saluting.8) HS CU Rum is poured into tin cups.9) MS File of enlisted men receiving their tote of rum also American seamen.10) MS-CU Adm. Nimitz smiling and conversing with Adm. Frazier.11) LS Adm. Nimitz and Frazier receiving their portion of rum and drinking.12) MS British officers, in whiles, pose behind insignia of ship.14383 PROD: CINCPAC SUBJ HMS DUKE OF YORK 190"1) AV HMS Duke of York underway in calm seas (SV)2) AV York underway shoreline of Guam small boats underway.QUALITY: GOOD

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Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966

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Chester William Nimitz, Sr. (/ˈnɪmɪts/; February 24, 1885 – February 20, 1966) was a fleet admiral of the United States Navy. He played a major role in the naval history of World War II as Commander in Chief, U.S. 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. Qualified in submarines during his early years, he later oversaw the conversion of these vessels' propu...

Fraser, Bruce, 1888-1981

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