William F. Halsey, Jr.

William Frederick Halsey, Jr. (October 30, 1882 – August 20, 1959) was the United States Navy Fleet Admiral who commanded the U.S. Third Fleet during much of the WPacific War against Japan during World War II.

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  May 1944
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  c. 1945
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  Halsey (right) presents the Navy Cross to Rear Admiral Willis A. Lee, circa January 1943.