William F. Halsey

William F. Halsey

Known For

Acting

Born

October 30, 1882

Died

August 16, 1959 (aged 76)

Birthplace

Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

Biography

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 King, and Chester W. Nimitz.