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[Hull Damage on the German cruiser Admiral Graf Spree, December 1939]

Description: Photograph of Photograph of the German cruiser Admiral Graf Spree's hull damage following the Battle of the River Plate on December 13, 1939. The bow of the Admiral Graf Spree, a Deutschland class cruiser, can be seen with its anchor dropped and portholes lined across its hull. Sailors are standing on its deck. Near the deck there is a large hole in the hull partially exposing its interior structure.
Date: 1939-12~
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Funeral Procession of a Sailor from the Admiral Graf Spree, December 21, 1939]

Description: Photograph of a funeral procession for a fallen sailor from the German cruiser Admiral Graf Spree on December 21, 1939, likely killed during the Battle of the River Plate. Six Kriegsmarine seamen carry the casket in their seaman dress uniforms: white sailor flat hats with black bands, navy parade tunics adjoined by a chain at end of the lapel with buttons on both sides, navy neckerchiefs, white shirts, and navy pants. They are followed by chief petty officers in uniforms consisting of captains … more
Date: December 21, 1939
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Telegram from Chester W. Nimitz to Elizabeth Lasher, December 6th, 1941]

Description: Telegram from Rear Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, to Elizabeth Lasher. He informs her that her son, Robert Jay Lasher, was lost in action during the attack on Pearl Harbor and asks that she not divulge any information regarding her son's ship or station to prevent aiding their enemies.
Date: December 16, 1941
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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