The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Commander Chester William Nimitz, Jr. (NSN: 0-77207), United States Navy, for conspicuous heroism and the performance of duty as Executive Officer, Navigator and Assistant Approach Officer during the FIRST and SECOND War Patrols of the U.S.S. BLUEFISH (SS-222) from 9 September 1943 to November 1943. Lieutenant Commander Nimitz’s services as Assistant Approach Officer were indispensable in actions resulting in sinking 38,929 tons of enemy shipping and in damaging 50,700 tons. His skill in navigation enabled his vessel to operate successfully close inshore in the hazardous enemy controlled waters of the East Indies and South China Seas. His conduct as Executive Officer contributed greatly to the high state of morale of the ship. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.