On the recordDecember 10, 1947
THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Fourth Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER WILLIAM NIMITZ, UNITED STATES NAVY
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Citation Accompanying the Distinguished Service Medal Presented to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
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