Records of Naval Operating Forces. 1849 - 1997. Personnel Files for Officers

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Records of Naval Operating Forces. 1849 - 1997. Personnel Files for Officers

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This series consists of personnel management files of officers attached to Commander Aircraft. The records primarily cover changes of duty, orders to active duty, examinations for promotion, applications for leave and related topics. Of note is a file for Admiral William F. "Bull" Halsey.

5 linear inches

eng, Latn

National Archives at Washington, D.C

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SNAC Resource ID: 6408944

National Archives at Washington, D.C

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Halsey, William Frederick, 1882-1959

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William Frederick Halsey Jr. (October 30, 1882 – August 16, 1959) was a fleet admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He was called "Bill" by his family and friends and nicknamed "Bull" by the press. He is one of four individuals to have attained the rank of fleet admiral of the United States Navy, the others being Ernest King, William Leahy, and Chester W. Nimitz. Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Halsey graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1904. He served in the Gr...