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Nimitz, Otto, 1893-1960

 Person

Biography

Otto Nimitz is the half-brother of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1915, served through World War I and II, and retired as a Captain.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Chester W. Nimitz Personal Writings

 Collection
Identifier: 000071
Abstract

The Chester W. Nimitz Personal Writings comprises correspondence from 1893 to 1911, documenting his early life, education at the United States Naval Academy, and early naval service aboard several vessels. The collection also includes notebooks and textbooks from his time at the Naval Academy.

Dates: 1893 - 1911