General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. FLEET ADM. HALSEYquot;S FUNERAL

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. FLEET ADM. HALSEYquot;S FUNERAL

1959

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1) HA MS Flag-draped casket being guarded by a member of each of the branches of service (USAF, USCG, USMC, USN); men standing at attention at the corners of the casket; flowers in the fg and far side of casket. G2) CU Glass-stained windows of church; PAN of windows. G3) MLS Looking down the isle between the pews toward the casket of Adx. Halsey near the altar; service personnel on guard. G

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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...