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  1. William Frederick "Bull" Halsey Jr. (October 30, 1882 – August 16, 1959) was an American Navy admiral during World War II. He is one of four officers to have attained the rank of five-star fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others being William Leahy , Ernest J. King , and Chester W. Nimitz .

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  2. Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of William Halsey Jr., a leading U.S. Navy commander during World War II. He participated in several major battles, earned the Navy Cross, and became a fleet admiral in 1945.

  3. May 14, 2024 · William F. Halsey, Jr. was a U.S. naval commander who led vigorous campaigns in the Pacific theatre during World War II. He was a leading exponent of warfare using carrier-based aircraft and became known for his daring tactics. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., in 1904, Halsey.

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  5. Oct 3, 2023 · William Frederick Halsey Jr. was born on October 30, 1882, in in Elizabeth, New Jersey, US, to US Navy Captain William F. Halsey, Sr and Anna Masters (Brewster). Halsey was of English descent. Halsey initially attended the Pingry School. After failing to get an appointment to the United States Naval Academy for two years, Halsey joined the ...

  6. How the American public adored and admired Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. during World War II, based on his letters and quotes. Learn how he became the nation's initial war hero and champion, and how he inspired and entertained the home front with his bold actions and words.

  7. Learn from the leadership of Fleet Admiral William Halsey Jr., the \"fighting Admiral\" who led the Doolittle Raid and the Battle of Midway. This article examines five key lessons from his career, such as planning ahead, never stopping learning, and building teams that win without them.

  8. ID: 11. William Frederick Halsey, Jr. was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on 30 October 1882, the son of William F. Halsey, Sr., Captain, U.S. Navy. His father was a descendant of Senator Rufus King, an American lawyer, politician, diplomat, and Federalist candidate for both Vice President (1804 and 1808) and President of the United States (1816).

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