This volume contains some recollections of the late Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz and were given by the following naval officers who served with him at various times during his active career. Most of them continued as personal friends for the balance of the Admiral's life. Represented in this volume are: Bruton, Rear Adm. Henry Chester, USN (Ret.) (1905-1992), administrative aide to Chief of Naval Operations Nimitz after World War II; interviewed in June 1969; 27 pages Leverton, Rear Adm. J. Wilson Jr., USN (Ret.) (1909-1987), junior officer in the cruiser USS Augusta (CA-31) in the 1930s; interviewed in August 1969; 62 pages Moncure, Capt. Samuel P., USN (Ret.) (1909-1978), junior officer in the cruiser USS Augusta (CA-31) in the 1930s; interviewed in July 1969; 41 pages Mustin, Vice Adm. Lloyd M., USN (Ret.) (1911-1999), junior officer in the cruiser USS Augusta (CA-31) in the 1930s; interviewed in March 1970; 76 pages Waters, Rear Adm. Odale D. Jr., USN (Ret.) (1910-1986), junior officer in the cruiser USS Augusta (CA-31) in the 1930s; interviewed in July 1969; 20 pages Whiting, Vice Adm. F. E. M., USN (Ret.) (1891-1978), first lieutenant and executive officer in the cruiser USS Augusta (CA-31) in the 1930s; interviewed in September 1969; 25 pages Based on 12 interviews conducted by John T. Mason, Jr. , Etta-Belle Kitchen, and E. B. Potter. Altogether, the volume contains 248 pages of interview transcript. The transcripts are copyright 1972 by the U. S. Naval Institute; the interviewees have placed no restrictions on their use.
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