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unusual facts about William Halsey, Jr.


At All Costs

In conference, Admiral Thomas Caparelli tells Honor that Hamish has compared her favorably to the Old Earth "wet-navy" Admirals Raphael Semmes and Bill Halsey.


Admiral William Halsey Leadership Academy

The Admiral William F. Halsey Leadership Academy was established in 2009 named after Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., Commander of the South Pacific Area and the Third Fleet during World War II, who was born in Elizabeth.

Japanese cruiser Abukuma

In early February, DesRon1 accompanied the Carrier Striking Force in an unsuccessful pursuit of Vice Admiral William F. Halsey Jr’s Task Force 8, after the USS Enterprise (CV-6) raided Kwajalein and Wotje in the Marshall Islands.

Robert Carney

He was twice decorated for engagements in the Solomon Islands campaign, earning the Bronze Star with Combat "V" for meritorious service as Commanding Officer of Denver while attached to a task group of Admiral William Halsey's Third Fleet during operations against the enemy Japanese-held Islands of Kolombangara, Shortland.

Roberta McCain

She became the daughter-in-law of Admiral John S. McCain, Sr., a noted World War II carrier admiral, under Fleet Admiral William Halsey.


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