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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 Ocean|Pacific]] during [[World War II]]. | 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 Ocean|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 | + | 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: |
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| + | * USS Shaw | ||
| + | * USS Wickes | ||
| + | * USS Dale | ||
| + | * USS Saratoga | ||
| + | * NAS Pensacola | ||
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| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Halsey, William F., JR}} | ||
[[Category:World War II Commanders]] | [[Category:World War II Commanders]] | ||
Revision as of 17:18, November 15, 2008
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:
- USS Shaw
- USS Wickes
- USS Dale
- USS Saratoga
- NAS Pensacola
