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Halsey retired from the navy in 1947 after 44 years. He saw action during [[World War I]], earning a [[Navy Cross]] for distinguished service. He held a number of commands in the navy, including the [[USS Shaw]], [[USS Wickes]], [[USS Dale]], [[USS Saratoga]], and [[NAS Pensacola]]. | Halsey retired from the navy in 1947 after 44 years. He saw action during [[World War I]], earning a [[Navy Cross]] for distinguished service. He held a number of commands in the navy, including the [[USS Shaw]], [[USS Wickes]], [[USS Dale]], [[USS Saratoga]], and [[NAS Pensacola]]. | ||
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Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr. (October 30, 1882 - August 16, 1959) was an officer in the United States Navy. Halsey commanded the U.S. Third Fleet in the Pacific during World War II.
Halsey retired from the navy in 1947 after 44 years. He saw action during World War I, earning a Navy Cross for distinguished service. He held a number of commands in the navy, including the USS Shaw, USS Wickes, USS Dale, USS Saratoga, and NAS Pensacola.