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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 . Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Halsey ...

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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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  4. Oct 3, 2023 · William "Bull" Halsey Jr. was an American Navy admiral who is remembered for his exploits during World War II. He remains one of only four US Navy officers to have been awarded the five-star Fleet Admiral honor. He was initially part of the Great White Fleet that circumnavigated the world

  5. 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.

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  7. Apr 8, 2019 · A biographical sketch of the US Navy admiral who commanded the Pacific Fleet during World War II and led the invasion of the Japanese mainland. Learn about his early life, career, awards, and retirement from this official source.

  8. Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. fought the Empire of Japan from 7 December 1941 until 15 August 1945. In those 45 months—from his task force’s early strikes against Japanese island bases to the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo to command of the Third Fleet through V-J Day—he became America’s favorite admiral.

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