Halsey, William F. (William Frederick), 1882-1959
Person
Biography
William F. Halsey (1882–1959) was a U.S. Navy admiral during World War II, known as "Bull" Halsey. He commanded the South Pacific Area during the Solomon Islands campaign and later led the Third Fleet at the Battle of Leyte Gulf and through the war's end. He was one of four officers to attain the rank of five-star fleet admiral of the U.S. Navy.
Occupations
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Danny Whatley Papers
Collection
Identifier: 000087
Abstract
The Danny Whatley Papers contain three World War II-era items related to the Pacific Theater, including a letter from Wake Island, a commemorative envelope signed by Charles W. Lindbergh, the first flag raiser on Iwo Jima, and a signed copy of Admiral Halsey’s Story.
Dates:
1941 - 1947