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Home Town Fredericksburg, TX
Last Address Yerba Buena Island, CA
Date of Passing Feb 20, 1966
Location of Interment Golden Gate National Cemetery (VA) - San Bruno, California
A defining characteristic of Admiral Nimitz's life was his devotion to the Navy. After the war, he was to remark, "Being a part of the Navy is honorable and soul-satisfying work." In 1913, Nimitz was sent to Germany to study diesel engines and upon his return was instrumental in supervising the building of engines for the Navy's first diesel-powered ship, the MAUMEE. Aware of Lt. Nimitz's skill, a leading American engineering firm, offered him a job for $25,000 a year (his Navy pay was $3,456 at the time. He refused the offer, preferring the "honorable, soul-satisfying" duties of a Naval Officer.
Because the rank of Fleet Admiral was a lifetime appointment, FADM Nimitz retired on Decmeber 15,1947 yet remained on the active rolls until his death in 1966.
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Decorations and awards from foreign governments include:
Britain - Order of Knight Grand Cross of the Bath
Greece - Grand Cross of the Order of George I
China - Order of the Grand Cordon of Pao Ting (Tripod) Special Class
Guatemala - LaCruz de Merito Military de Primera Clase
Great Britain - Pacific Star
The Netherlands - Order of Orange-Nassau with Swords in the Degree of
the Knight Grand Cross
France - Grand Officer in the National Order of the Legion of Honor
Cuba - Grand Cross of the Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
Argentina - Order of the Liberator
Belgium - Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator, Grand Cross Order of
the Crown with Palm, Croiz de Guerro with Palm
Italy - Knight of the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Italy
Philippines - Medal of Valor
Ecuador - Star of Abdon Calderson (1st Class)
Nimitz Way Trail, Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA
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Last Updated: Mar 21, 2019
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Among the tempting trails in Berkeley's venerable Tilden Park, the Nimitz Way Trail shines brightest. This paved, ridgeline route winds through both Tilden and Wildcat Canyon Regional Parks and offers gorgeous vistas of San Francisco Bay and the San Pablo Reservoir. The Nimitz feels remarkably remote from hustling city life, and we suggest enhancing its sense of solitude with a sunrise jaunt. You pick up the Nimitz at Inspiration Point (see directions below). More than two miles into the park, look for the "Rotary Peace Garden" sign at the trail's first picnic table and take the ascent to Wildcat Peak, where a 360-degree vista awaits. If you're still charged, stick to the Nimitz through Wildcat Canyon Park until it meets the Conlon Trail; you'll be rewarded with a sun-drenched view of Mt. Diablo, framed by the East Bay's undulating, golden-brown hills. When you're scenery-sated, just retrace your steps to Inspiration Point.
Note: Nimitz is open-ridgeline hiking; it can be hot and/or breezy. Bring a pack, some light layers, and lots of water. Also, Tilden and Wildcat trail markers can be confusing?they use symbols rather than names, so be sure to reference the regional park maps where the symbols are listed. The route is popular later in the day, but early risers mostly miss the influx of other park enthusiasts.
Directions to the Nimitz Way Trail: From Berkeley, take Grizzly Peak Blvd. to Wildcat Canyon Rd. Follow it all the way to the parking lot at Inspiration Point.
Nimitz Way Trail - Tilden Park - Berkeley If you drive to Inspiration Point on Wildcat Canyon Road, you can access the paved Nimitz Way trail which will take you across the ridge in Tilden Park, toward Wildcat Peak. See Inspiration Point with photo on this Tilden Park street map. Nimitz Way is dedicated to Admiral Chester Nimitz of the US Navy -- Commander-in-Chief of the US Pacific Fleet in World War II. Nimitz died at his Treasure Island home (San Francisco Bay) in 1966. This paved trail is a popular walking, running and mountain biking spot. As you meander along the ridge, you'll have pretty views to the west. And if you choose to continue on the path, you will eventually meet up with
