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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 .
Jul 3, 2019 · Early Life. William Frederick Halsey, Jr. was born on October 30, 1882, in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The son of U.S. Navy Captain William Halsey, he spent his early years in Coronado and Vallejo, California. Raised on his father's sea stories, Halsey decided to attend the U.S. Naval Academy.
May 14, 2024 · Battle of Leyte Gulf. William F. Halsey, Jr. (born Oct. 30, 1882, Elizabeth, N.J., U.S.—died Aug. 16, 1959, Fishers Island, N.Y.) 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.
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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).
Naval History Magazine. Volume 30, Number 2. Featured Article. View Issue. Facebook Twitter Reddit Email Share. Comments. Greek dramatists would have loved Admiral William F. Halsey Jr.’s tenure in the Pacific.
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Apr 8, 2019 · Modern Bios H. » Halsey, William Frederick. William Frederick Halsey, Jr. 30 October 1882 - 16 August 1959. PDF Version [34.1MB] William Frederick Halsey was born in Elizabeth, New...
If you have concerns about the language in this record, or you have information to improve it, please share your feedback. Admiral William F Halsey, Commander of Allied Naval Forces in the South Pacific, poses for a photograph with a junior officer who is serving under him. The officer is Lieutenant William F Halsey 3rd - his son.
