American admiral (1885-1966) who led the Allied naval forces in the Pacific in World War II. Two vintage matte-finish photos, 4.5 x 3.5 and 4 x 5, one of Chester Nimitz signing the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri on September 2, 1945, signed and inscribed in the lower border in black ink, "To Philip E. Holder—Best wishes—C. W. Nimitz," and the other of Nimitz seated in his military uniform, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Mrs. Barbara Kurz—Best wishes to a Navy mother, C. W. Nimitz, Fleet Adm., USN." In overall fine condition. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
