Nimitz, Catherine F. (Catherine Freeman), 1892-1979

Admiral Chester Nimitz, his wife Catherine (back seat, right) and his family in a limousine for their motorcade through Washington, D.C.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (center), his wife Catherine (right) and his family at the airport in Washington, D.C. They are in Washington to attend a celebration welcoming Admiral Nimitz home from World War II. Others in photo are unidentified.

Admiral Chester Nimitz (second from left) along with his wife, Catherine (right) and his family, taken on the occasion of the celebration held in Washington, D.C., to welcome Admiral Nimitz home from World War II.

Admiral Chester Nimitz at the White House where President Harry S. Truman (left) decorated the Naval hero with the Gold Star in lieu of a third Distinguished Service Medal. Mrs. Nimitz is shown in center. From: Beth Gore.