Chester W. Nimitz
Since World War II had ended just weeks before the submarine's launch, the decision as to whether to commission or scrap her had to be made. "Sarda"’s prospective commanding officer grew frustrated with the debate over the fate of his boat. During the months of waiting, he received a small plaque from his father inscribed "Illegitimi non Carborundum" — "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Up." "Sarda" was eventually commissioned on 19 April 1946 with Commander Chester W. Nimitz, Jr., son of the famous Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, in command.