Admiral Chester Nimitz and Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser
Aug. 08, 1945 - British Honour American Admiral: At Guam Admiral Chester W. NIMITZ, commander-in-chief of the Allied Naval Forces in the Pacific, received the order of the Knight Grand Cross of the Bath, one of the highest orders of the British Empire. Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Commander-in-chief of the British Pacific Fleet, representing his majesty King George, Bestowed the decoration aboard his flagship H.M.S.Duke of York, August, 1945. Photo shows Admiral Nimitz, accompanied by Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, wearing the order after the presentation ceremony
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Bestowed Commander-in-chief Flagship Guam Highest Majesty Nimitz Representing
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