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NH 62648 Admiral Nimitz Holding a Trophy which was found among Ruins in Guam

Admiral Nimitz Holding a Trophy which was found among Ruins in Guam
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Title: Admiral Nimitz Holding a Trophy which was found among Ruins in Guam
Caption: Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN (CINCPAC-POA) is shown holding the Officers' Golf Trophy of Commander Asiatic Fleet, found in the ruins of a building in Agana, Guam, by Lieutenant J.F. Hall, USN. Here, Commander E.B. Peterson, recognizing its interest, presents it to Admiral Nimitz. At the end of World War II, Admiral Nimitz would present it to the Commander Asiatic Fleet for permanent display 28 August 1944.
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Catalog #: NH 62648
Copyright Owner: Naval History and Heritage Command
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Original Date: Mon, Aug 28, 1944
After this Year: 1940
Before this Year: 1949
Original Medium: BW Photo
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